Colonel John Henry LaMotte

As published in The Hampstead Enterprise on 2 Jan 1885 Another Old Defender Gone

Colonel John Lamotte, of Hampstead, after a long and painful illness, departed this life on the 25th day of December, 1884, aged 89 years, two months and twenty-seven days. He was a son of Henry Lamotte, who emigrated from Pennsylvania to Baltimore County, Md., about the year 1790 and located at the Blue Ball Hotel, situated in Baltimore county on the Reisterstown and Hanover turnpike about three miles south of Hampstead.

Henry Lamotte, while living at the Blue Ball was begotten of his son John. At the expiration of three years Henry Lamotte moved to Hampstead, the Col. Being then a boy about three years old and has been a resident of Hampstead from that time to his death, which has been about eighty six years. He was married twice. He was first betrothed to Miss Rachel Hoover and secondly to Miss Catharine Miller. He had nine children by his first wife and none by his second. His children are all dead except two, namely William of Missouri, and George of Hampstead. Col. Lamotte was a first class business man of his day and filled a goodly number of important positions in Baltimore and Carroll Counties. He was a strong advocate of the bill of Col. Thomas Hook in the Legislature of Maryland to form a new county out of a portion of Baltimore and Frederick counties, which bill finally passed and Carroll was made a county. He was one of the first Commissioners of Carroll County and was the principle leverage to direct the building of the Court House where it now stands in the city of Westminster. In the year 1825 he was appointed a Justice of the Peace, which office he filled alternately until the year 1870. Col. Lamotte was an unflinching patriot and took an active part in the war of 1812. On the 22nd day of February, 1825, he was appointed Captain of the 15th Maryland Militia Regiment of Baltimore county, whose duty it was to discipline the officers and soldiers under his command of said regiment according to the constitution and laws of Maryland the laws of the United States. On the 28th day of May, 1830, he was appointed an assistant under Thomas Finley, who was then Marshall of the United States in and for the District of Maryland, for taking the fifth census of the inhabitants of the United States. On the 11th day of February, 1831, Col. Lamotte was appointed Major of the 15th Maryland Militia Regiment which position he held until he was promoted to Colonel of said regiment, vice William Jordan, deceased, which office he filled up to the time of his death. Col. Lamotte was a kind and affectionate husband, lenient to his children, charitable to the poor, and was a strong advocate of all beneficial enterprises tending to promote the interest of the people. Many years ago Col. Lamotte donated the Cemetery ground at Hampstead to the Methodist church, reserving the right of burial for himself and family. Although he lived to an unusual old age the time came when he had to bid a final valediction to earth and pass through the gates of death and enter into the eternal world beyond the grave, which will be the victory of all mankind. May he rest in peace is the prayer of his many friends.

Source: Belva LaMotte

Samuel LaMotte

Published in: Democrat and Carroll Co. Republican Newspaper, October 3, 1845

On Saturday the 25th inst. at his residence in Hampstead, in this county, Mr. Samuel Lammott, aged 42 years, 6 months and 2 days. He was buried on the next day, at Manchester, where others of the family have been interred. The funeral discourse was preached in Zion's Church, Manchester, by the Rev. Amon Richards.

Source: Belva LaMotte

Catharina Hoover, nee LaMotte

Published in: Union Bridge Index... March 1, 1883

Hoover--- At Hampstead, this county, February 22, 1883, Catharine, widow of Daniel Hoover, aged 88 years and 7 days.

Source: Belva LaMotte

Dr. Roberts Bartholow

Dr. Roberts Bartholow, an eminent physician and Professor Emeritus of Materia Medica in Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Pa., died May 10 at his home, 1597 Locust Street, of inflammation of the lungs. He had been in delicate health for years, but his fatal illness was of brief duration. The Ledger of that city says

Dr. Bartholow was born in New Windsor, Carroll county, Md. On November 28, 1831. He was graduated in arts from Calvert College and received his degree in medicine from the University of Maryland in 1852. In 1857 he entered the regular army as a surgeon and served in that capacity until 1864, when he resigned to become a Professor of Theory and Practice of Medicine in the Ohio Medical College, Cincinnati. He was later elected Dean of that Institution and remained there until 1879, when he resigned to come to Jefferson Medical College as Professor of Materia Medica and Therapeutics.

In 1885 Dr. Bartholow was chosen Dean of the institution, but he resigned in 1886 to resume his work as a professor. He continued in that capacity until 1893, when he was made Professor Emeritus. After that and until a short time before his death he practiced his profession, and was recognized as a specialist in ___ diseases. He was the author of several medical books, among the best known being "Hypodermic Medication", "Treatise on Therapeutics and Materia Medica" and "Practice of Medicine", which was translated into Japanese at Tokio. He was a member of the American Philosophical Society and an honorary member of the Royal Medical Society of Edinburgh and the Society Medico Practique of Paris.

His wife was a daughter of Elijah Bond, of New Windsor. He is survived by his daughters, Mrs. Emmett Dustin of Boston, and Miss Mary and Miss Susie of this city, and his sons, Dr. Paul Bartholow, of this city and Frank, of California.

His remains were interred at New Windsor Friday, May 13.

BJ's Note: Photo did not accompany the published obituary. Dr. Roberts Bartholow (28 Nov 1831 - 10 May 1904), husband of Susanna Lamotte (abt. 1836 - 6 Jul 1862), daughter of Colonel John Henry Lamotte & Rachel Hoover.

Provided By: Belva LaMotte

Harrison H. Lamotte

[BJ's Note: Dr. Mawhinney was a fellow researcher on the Lamotte family.

Published in the Democratic Advocate, July 17, 1880

"This gentleman died at his residence in Hampstead, on the 8th of July, aged 39 years, 7 months and 1 day. He had been confined to the house for nearly a year, mostly to his bed. Every attention that physicians, a devoted wife and friends could give was cheerfully rendered, but he gradually sank, and calmly passed away. Mr. Lamotte was an earnest and thorough Democrat, and was twice elected to represent this county in the Legislature. A letter from a friend says: "He was strict in his integrity, true to his friends and a most kind and devoted husband. Gentle in his manners and kind in disposition, he made many friends and was much respected by his neighbors. Possessed of means, many felt the kindness of his helping hand, and in his death the needy were not forgotten. He was for many years an esteemed member of Lebanon Lodge A. F. & A. M., Manchester, Md., and many of his brethren attended and honored him with the rites of their order at his burial. The funeral took place on Saturday, July 10th and was conducted by the Rev. D. Benton Winstead and Rev. Osborn Belt, and was largely attended by his relations, friends and neighbors. His death leaves a vacancy not easily filled, and his kindness and tender regard for the welfare of others will long keep his memory green in our hearts."

Provided By: Belva LaMotte

Dr. Charles Mawhinney, Jr.

[BJ's Note: Dr. Mawhinney was a fellow researcher on the Lamotte family. It was sad to hear of his passing.]

Published in the Carroll Co. Times, Tuesday, May 29, 2001

Charles Mawhinney, Jr., 75, of Westminster, died Sunday, May 27, 2001, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson. Born Nov. 9, 1925, in Westmoreland County, Pa., he was the son of the late Charles, Sr. and Daisy Smith Mawhinney. He was the husband of Norma Twigger Mawhinney.

He was an obstetrician and gynecologist in the Westminster area for many years. In 1948, he received his bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh and in 1954 graduated from the University of Maryland Medical School. In 1956 he received his certificate from George Washington School of Medicine and in 1957 graduated from the Cook County post Graduate School of Medicine. In 1958 he delivered his first baby. From 1958 to 1960 he was in private practice in Alexandria, Va. He was a member of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare in Baltimore. He opened his private practice in Westminster in 1960 and remained in practice until his retirement in 1993. He was a member of the Department of Health Westminster Maternal Welfare, Chairman of the Westminster Heart Fund and was named a member of the Carroll County General Hospital Medical staff in 1961. As chief of the OB/GYN Department of Carroll County General Hospital he delivered the hospital's first baby.

He served as a member of many community organizations and served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He was an avid golfer, gardener and wood craftsman. He was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church in Westminster.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, is a daughter, Michele A. Mawhinney, sons and dauthers-in-law Jonathan C. and Christina Hanley Mawhinney and Richard C. and Chrstiana Faye Mawhinney, all of Westminster, and one grandson.

A funeral service will be held at 1 pm Thursday at Pritts Funeral Home and Chapel, 412 Washington Road, Westminster, with the Rev. Stella Dempski officiating. Interment will be in Westminster Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Wednesday at the funeral home.

Provided by Belva Lamotte

Sarah Lammott, nee Kerlinger

[BJ's note: Mother of Col. John Henry Lamotte and Elender "Eleanor" Drach, nee Lamotte. She was daughter of Conrad Kerlinger.]

Published in The Democrat, Hanover, Pa.25 Mar 1842 The Democrat, Hanover, Pa.

Mrs. Sarah Lammott, wife of Henry Lammott, Esq., in the 67 year of her age.

Obit was provided by Belva Lamotte.