John W. Martin

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John W. Martin

John Wellborn Martin (born June 21, 1884 in Plainfield , Florida , † February 22, 1958 in Jacksonville , Florida) was an American politician and from 1925 to 1929 the 24th governor of the state of Florida.

Early years and political advancement

After school, John Martin studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1914. He then practiced in Jacksonville. In 1917 Martin was elected mayor of this city. After being re-elected twice, he remained in office until 1924. In 1924 he was able to prevail in the Democratic Party's primaries and win the party's nomination as the top candidate for the upcoming gubernatorial election. At the time that was tantamount to winning the election, as the Republican Party was very weak at the time and had no chance in Florida.

Florida governor

Martin's four-year tenure began on January 6, 1925. He was fortunate that his tenure fell during a period of economic boom. During his tenure, the country's road network was expanded in order to cope with the increased car traffic. The governor also worked to improve the school system. For example, free school books were made available for the lower school classes. At the same time, Florida tourism increased and generated additional income. Land speculators also came to Florida and bought land. Many rich people from the north decided to avoid the harsh winter there and built second homes in Florida to bridge the winter. Also during his tenure, an industrial plant was built in which disabled prisoners could work.

According to him, Martin County named in Florida.

Further life

Since the state constitution forbade direct re-election, Martin applied unsuccessfully for a seat in the US Senate in 1928 . On January 8, 1929, he had to hand over his office as governor to his successor Doyle E. Carlton . In 1932 he tried unsuccessfully to run for governor again. From 1942 he was the bankruptcy administrator of the Florida East Coast Railway . John Martin died in Jacksonville in 1958. He was married to Charlotte Wilt Pepper, with whom he had a child.

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SURNAME Martin, John W.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Martin, John Wellborn (full name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American politician
DATE OF BIRTH June 21, 1884
PLACE OF BIRTH Plainfield , Florida
DATE OF DEATH February 22, 1958
Place of death Jacksonville , Florida