James Mott

James Mott
Born	(1788-06-20)June 20, 1788 North Hempstead, New York, US
Died	January 26, 1868(1868-01-26) (aged 79) New York City, US
Occupation	Merchant
Known for	Abolitionist, work on the Underground Railroad
Spouse	Lucretia Mott ​ (m. 1811)​
Relatives	Richard Mott (brother) Abigail Lydia Mott (sister) Lindley Murray Moore (brother-in-law)

James Mott (June 20, 1788 – January 26, 1868) was a Quaker leader, teacher, merchant, and anti-slavery activist. He was married to suffragist leader Lucretia Mott. Like her, he wanted enslaved people to be freed. He helped found anti-slavery organizations, participated in the "free-produce movement", and operated an Underground Railroad depot with their family. The Motts concealed Henry "Box" Brown after he had been shipped from Richmond, Virginia in a crate. Mott also supported women's rights, chairing the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848. He spent four years supporting the establishment of Swarthmore College.