John Minor Botts

John Minor Botts (born September 16, 1802) was a nineteenth-century American politician who represented the state of Virginia in the United States House of Representatives. A member of the Whig Party, he served as the representative for Virginia’s 6th Congressional District. His tenure in Congress began on December 2, 1839, and concluded on March 3, 1849, encompassing three terms in the House.

During his decade in office, Botts served as a Whig representative at a time when the party was a major force in national politics, particularly on issues of federal power and economic development. Although specific committee assignments and legislative initiatives are not recorded in the available metadata, his service from 1839 to 1849 places him among the historical members of Congress who participated in the national debates of the antebellum period. After leaving office, he was regarded as a former representative of Virginia, and his congressional career remains his primary recorded public role.