John Mott (captain)
John Mott | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 18, 1734 Middletown Township, New Jersey |
| Died | January 31, 1804 (aged 69) |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | Militia |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 1st Hunterdon Militia Regiment |
| Commands | Company |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Trenton Battle of Somerset Court House Battle of Short Hills Battle of Monmouth Battle of Springfield |
| Relations | Gersham Mott (Son) and William Mott (Son) |
| Other work | Justice of the Peace, Hunterdon County |
John Mott (June 18, 1734 – January 31, 1804) was a captain in the 1st Hunterdon Regiment of the New Jersey militia during the American Revolutionary War. He served as a guide to General George Washington and the Continental Army during their march down along the Delaware River prior to the Battle of Trenton.