James W. Mott
1883–1945 (age 62)
U.S. Representative
Biography
James W. Mott served Oregon as a United States Representative with a steady hand, helping to shape legislation that supported infrastructure, conservation, and the small towns that dotted his western district. His colleagues appreciated the thoughtful questions he posed and the quiet leadership he offered during challenging debates.
He believed government could be a force for practical solutions, and he returned to civic life with the same humility with which he entered it, leaving behind a legacy of accessible service; those who visit City View Cemetery today find a place of peace where his contributions are quietly remembered.