Daniel Martin (Governor)

Daniel Martin (around 1780 in Talbot County , Maryland ; † July 8, 1831 ibid) was an American politician and from 1829 to 1830 and 1831 governor of the state of Maryland.

Early years and advancement

The exact date of birth of Daniel Martin is not known. It is believed, however, that he was born around 1780. He attended St. John's College in Annapolis . Between 1813 and 1820 he was a member of the Maryland House of Representatives . Politically, he joined the then emerging Whig Party . On January 4, 1829, he was elected new governor by the Maryland Legislature.

Governor of maryland

Martin's first term as governor ran between January 1829 and January 1830. During this time, he advocated downsizing in the public sector and improving the infrastructure. This included, above all, the expansion of roads and waterways. At the same time he advocated an improvement in the school system. In January 1830 he ran unsuccessfully for re-election. A year later, however, he was re-elected to this office. In his second term, which began on January 13, 1831, the penal system was reformed. After a serious illness, Governor Martin died in office. He had four children with his wife, Mary Clare Maccubbin.

literature

• Robert Sobel and John Raimo (Eds.): Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789–1978. Volume 2, Meckler Books, Westport, 1978. 4 volumes.

Web links

• Daniel Martin in the National Governors Association (English)
• Daniel Martin in the database of Find a Grave (English)