Mark L. De Motte
Mark De Motte | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 10th district | |
| In office March 4, 1881 – March 3, 1883 | |
| Preceded by | William H. Calkins |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Jefferson Wood |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 28, 1832 Rockville, Indiana, US |
| Died | September 23, 1908 (aged 75) Valparaiso, Indiana, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | De Pauw University |
Mark Lindsey De Motte (December 28, 1832 – September 23, 1908) was an American lawyer, Civil War veteran, and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from Indiana from 1881 to 1883. He was also a lawyer, law school dean, newspaper editor and postmaster. The town of DeMotte, Indiana was named after him during his term in Congress.