John Griffin Mott

Background

Mott, John Griffin was born on August 3, 1874 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Thomas D. and Ascension (Sepulveda) Mott.

Education

Educated Saint Vincent’s College, Los Los Angeles Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Laws, Notre Dame U. Master of Laws, Catholic University of America.

Career

Practiced at Los Angeles since 1896, first as member firm Mott & Dillon. Foreign many years member Mott, Vallee & Grant (now Mott & Grant). Specialized in probate and corporation law.

Director Citizens National Trust & Savings Bank.

Chairman of the Board Associated Telephone Сompany. Vice-president and director National Title Insurance Company.

President Crags Land Company Led in movement to consolidate a part of San Pedro with Los Angeles, also in campaign to finance construction of Owen River Aqueduct, and in numerous civic activities.

Achievements

• John Griffin Mott has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Bar Association, State Bar of California, Los Angeles County Bar Association (president 1925), South.R., Native Sons of Golden West. Member bureau of Catholic Charities. Delaware Republican National Convention, Chicago, 1916, Cleveland, 1936, and Philadelphia, 1940.

Clubs: California, Crags Country.

Connections

Married Lila Jean Fairchild, February 23, 1905.

Father:

Thomas D. Mott

Mother:

Ascension (Sepulveda) Mott

Spouse:

Lila Jean Fairchild