Jordan L. Mott

Who is Jordan L. Mott?

Jordan Lawrence Mott was an American inventor and industrialist. He established the J. L. Mott Iron Works in New York.

His father was Jacob Mott, an alderman of New York in 1804-1810 and at one time acting mayor of the city, after whom Mott Street was named. Jacob's wife was related to James Lawrence, a naval officer in the War of 1812. The family are said to be descended from Adam Mott from Essex, England, who arrived in the United States before 1647.

Mott's son was Jordan Lawrence Mott, Jr, and was married to Marianna Seaman, who died in 1898. He followed his father as President of the foundry business and was described at his death as "for many years a notable figure in the life of the city". His son Jordan Lawrence Mott III married Katherine Jerome Purdy.

Mott's great-grandson Major Jordan Lawrence Mott, IV, was also known as Lawrence Mott, and was a novelist and writer on the outdoor life.