Hi, I really couldn't say, but this is what I found for Motter. There is some Mather listed. York County History The Motters have been indefified with the history of this locality from early day of York and Adams counties. The first of the name to come to this county were Frederick, Henry,George and Lewis Motter, who emigrated from Germany. They settled in PA., near the MD line. Henry Motter was the grandfather of George F. He lived in Adam county and reared a large family, Samuel, Henry, Joseph, Daniel, Jacob, Jesse, Lewis, Frederick, Catharine, Martha, and Margaret. Joseph Motter, father of George F., was born in York county. He died in 1877, he was a soldier in the Mexican war (no pension listed), in which he was wounded and left to die on the field, but a companion, Samuel Simons carried him on his bac a distance of 22 miles to the city of Mexico. He was also a soldier in the Civil war, serving two enlistments, he was twice wounded. He married Eve Oberlin,and they had three children, one of whom was William who died at two years, George F., and Ellen, who became the wife of John T. Starke. George F., at the age of 4 was placed in the Orphan's Home in York city. At age 10 he was bound out to a farmer. On Jan 29, 1890 he married Lillie May Blauser, d/o Edwin. No children. George Frederick Motter, whose sudden demise in York, was born Oct 23, 1838 in York county. Henry Motter, was the grandfather of George F. Col. Daniel Motter, father of George F., was born March 21, 1814, and married Catharine Klinepeter, who was born April 6, 1814, d/o Frederick and Catharine Klinepeter. They had a family of 9 children, namely, Martha who was the wife of William Smyser; Mary C. who was the wife of Edwin L., Kraber; Catharine A., who married George Ross of NY.;Louisa. A., Daniel, Joseph, Alice M. The mother of this family died at age 73. George F., son of Col. Daniel, married Sarah J. Barnhart. They had 8 children; Mrs. W.H. Rubu, Robert L., H.L., Frank G., Mrs. H. L. Link, Mrs. John Noss, George F., Jr., and Charles E. Motter. Hope it helps. Best Wishes, Geri