Peter Mottice was a founding elder of the Presbyterian Church in Waynesburg, Oh. The congregation was formed in 1821, and many of the old church records, or session records, still exist. Some of these make reference to Peter and his family, along with his descendants who were church members. The very first page is the record of the organization of the congregation and lists the founding members. Here is a transcript of that page:
The congregation of Sandy being desirous of enjoying the ordinances of the Gospel in an orderly manner agrees that it was expedient that a Church should be organized in said congregation. Therefore at a public meeting held for that purpose on Friday the 31st of August, 1821 Rev. William McClain, being present preached on the occasion and proceeded to organize a Church consisting of the following members:
--Benjamin Jackson and Rachel his wife
-- David Silvens and Sarah his wife
-- John Maken and Rebecca his wife
-- Margery Thompson widow
-- Margaret Robertson widow,
--Thomas Philson
--Nancy Laughlin wife of James Laughlin
-- Elizabeth Philson wife of Thomas Philson
-- Elizabeth Shelly wife of Robert Shelly
-- Susannah Kimmel wife of David Kimmel
-- James Aiken and
--Peter Motice and Pheby his wife;all these were admitted on certificate and
--Robert Shelly
-- John Farber
-- Cornelius Ricky and Sarah his wife
-- John Creighton
-- James Creighton and Ann his wife
-- John Creighton 2nd and Abigail his wife
-- Katherine Mayo wife of Matthew Mayo
-- Robert Hawk and Francis Jackson and Susannah his wife-- these were admitted on examination -- total 28.
The congregation then proceeded to the election of suitable persons for the office of Ruling Elders in said Congregation, whereas Peter Motice and James Aiken were duly elected. Thursday the 13 September the elders elect were ordained by Rev. William McClain. Sabbath the Lord's Supper was administered by Rev. William McClain.