James W. Motley

James W. Motley
Member of the Texas Senate
from the 3rd district
In office
April 18, 1876 – January 11, 1881
Preceded byJames Elizer Dillard
Succeeded byRichard M. Wynne
Personal details
Born(1836-09-03)September 3, 1836
Autauga County, Alabama, U.S.
DiedJune 4, 1887(1887-06-04) (aged 50)
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseAnnie Henderson
Children6
Alma materUniversity of Louisville
Occupation
  • Physician
  • legislator
  • farmer[a]

James W. Motley (September 3, 1836—June 4, 1887) was a Texas legislator and doctor that represented district 3 of the Texas Senate during the 15th and 16th legislatures. At the time, district 3 was composed of Panola, Rusk, and Shelby County.

  1. ^ "Legislative Reference Library | Legislators and Leaders | Member profile". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved 28 November 2023.


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