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