Francis Marion Martin

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Francis Marion Martin

Francis Marion Martin (April 1, 1830 - June 11, 1903) was a boat hand, store clerk, and rancher, who served in the Texas Senate and as Lieutenant Governor of Texas. He served in the Confederate Army. He was a Populist and a Prohibitionist who drew support from various parties. [1] The Texas Legislative Reference Library lists him as a Democrat. [2]

He was born in Livingston County, Kentucky [1] to James and Elizabeth (née Cofield) Martin. They died while he was young and Martin was raised by William Northern Hodge. [3]

He served in the Texas Senate from 1859 to 1861 and again from 1879 to 1883. He served as Lieutenant Governor from January 16, 1883 to January 20, 1885. [2] He was a delegate to Texas constitutional convention in 1875. He served as mayor of Cleburne, Texas before retiring. [3]

He is buried in Corsicana. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Miller, Robert Worth (October 1, 1995). "Martin, Francis Marion (1830–1903)". Texas State Historical Association . Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  2. 1 2 "Legislative Reference Library | Legislators and Leaders | Lt. Governor Francis Marion Martin". lrl.texas.gov.
  3. 1 2 "Biography - Francis Marion Martin". txnavarr.genealogyvillage.com.
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