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

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.