La Mott W. Rhodes

La Mott W. Rhodes (February 21, 1843 – March 1, 1890) was an American lawyer and politician from Troy, New York.

Life Rhodes was born on February 21, 1843, at the Rhodes family homestead in Paris, New York. His father was Samuel B. Rhodes.

Rhodes attended the West Winfield Academy and the Fort Edward Institute. He prepared for college under Professor Harrison E. Webster of Union College, and in 1862 he entered Union College. He graduated from there in 1866, after which he began studying law in the office of John L. Flagg of Troy. When he was admitted to the bar, he formed a law partnership with Judge Romeyn that lasted until Romeyn's death in 1871. He then formed a partnership with Harvey J. King known as King & Rhodes that lasted until Rhodes retired for health reasons. His body was originally buried in the family plot in Clayville, but when it was discovered his will had a provision for a burial plot and monument at Oakwood Cemetery in Troy he was disinterred from the Clayville cemetery and buried there instead.