sentences:  A descendant of John Mottrom's son John Jr. was Spencer Mottrom, whose descendant was the distinguished judge Spencer Roane (1762–1822) of Tappahannock, Virginia, for whom Roane County, West Virginia, is named.Mottrom owned property along or near the Great Wicomico River and the Chickacoan River.He also owned land on or close to Hull, King's, and Chickacoan creeks.