Background
Motte, Mark L. De was born on December 28, 1832 in Rockville, Indiana, United States. Son of Review Daniel and Mary (Brewer) D.
Motte, Mark L. De was born on December 28, 1832 in Rockville, Indiana, United States. Son of Review Daniel and Mary (Brewer) D.
Educated Indiana log school house until 1848. Graduate Asbury (now De Pauw) U., Bachelor of Arts, 1853, A.M., 1856. Graduate law school same, Bachelor of Laws, 1855 (Doctor of Laws, De Pauw, 1903).
Clara Stephens. January 12, 1893. Admitted to Indiana bar, February 19, 1855. Prosecuting attorney 31st judicial circuit, Indiana, October since 1856.
Entered Union service as ranking First lieutenant, 4th Indiana battery, August 1861. Promoted captain and a.q.m., May 1862.
Salvation can be achieved through deep and sincere believe in God.
A believer should support social climates, in which human communities are maintained and strengthened for the sake of all persons and their growth.
As human beings people are a part of a cruel and violent and unjust world that feels like it cannot be changed. By accepting forgiveness and liberation, God enables to resist evil and to live life that can make this world a better place.
Member 47th Congress, 10th Indiana district, 1881-1883. Member Indiana senate, 1886-1890.
Married Elizabeth Christy, December 16, 1856 (died 1891).