DeMotte, Harvey C., 1838-1904

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Born in Creen, Ill., in 1838, DeMotte enrolled at Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU) in 1859; became professor of mathematics at IWU; joined the Union Army and became 1st Lt. of Co. G, 68th Regiment Ill. Volunteers; married Sara J. Kern in 1865; became Vice-President of IWU until 1884, when he became president of Chaddock College (Quincy, Ill.); later worked again for IWU until his death in 1904.

From the description of Harvey C. DeMotte collection, ca. 1859-1904. (Mclean County Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 606852876

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Birth 1838

Death 1904

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