Joshua L. Martin

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Joshua L. Martin

Joshua Lanier Martin (born December 5, 1799 in Blount County , Tennessee , † November 2, 1856 in Tuscaloosa , Alabama ) was an American politician ( Democratic Party ) and from 1845 to 1847 the 12th Governor of Alabama.

Early years and political advancement

Martin attended the rural schools in Tennessee and then moved in 1819 to Alabama law to study. He was admitted to the bar and opened his own law firm in Athens . In 1822 he decided to pursue a political career. He was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives, which he served until 1828. He was also solicitor of the 4th judicial district between 1829 and 1834, district judge in 1834, member of the US House of Representatives between 1835 and 1839, and in 1841 judge of the state Middle Chancery Division .

Governor of Alabama

Martin opposed the other Democratic leaders on the issue of state finances in 1845 and announced his independent candidacy for governor. He was elected the 12th Governor of Alabama on August 4, 1845 and sworn in on December 10, 1845. During his tenure, was formed a commission to establish the State Bank, the capital was from Tuscaloosa to Montgomery routed the Alabama Medical Association was founded and the United States declared Mexico the war .

Another résumé

Martin resigned his office on December 16, 1847 and returned to his practice as a lawyer in Tuscaloosa. His last public office was in the Alabama House of Representatives in 1853. Martin died on November 2, 1856 and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Tuscaloosa. Martin was married twice, to Mary Gillam Mason and Sarah Ann Mason, and had seven children from these two marriages.

literature

  • Robert Sobel and John Raimo (Eds.): Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789–1978. Volume 1, Meckler Books, Westport, 1978. 4 volumes.

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personal data
SURNAME Martin, Joshua L.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Martin, Joshua Lanier (full name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American politician
DATE OF BIRTH December 5, 1799
PLACE OF BIRTH Blount County , Tennessee
DATE OF DEATH November 2, 1856
Place of death Tuscaloosa , Alabama