John Preston Martin
American politician (1811–1862)
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John Preston Martin (October 11, 1811 – December 23, 1862) was a political figure in Kentucky in the early 19th century. He was born on October 11, 1811, near Jonesville, Lee County, Virginia. He moved to Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky in 1828. He served in the State House of Representatives from 1841 through 1843.
John Preston Martin | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kentucky Senate | |
| In office 1855–1859 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 6th district | |
| In office March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1847 | |
| Preceded by | John White |
| Succeeded by | Green Adams |
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives | |
| In office 1841–1843 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 11, 1811 near Jonesville, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | December 23, 1862 (aged 51) Prestonsburg, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Resting place | May Cemetery |
| Party | Democratic |
| Occupation | Politician |
Martin served in the 29th United States Congress from 1845 through 1847. He was not a candidate for renomination. He served in the Kentucky State Senate from 1855 through 1859, and was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1856. He died in Prestonsburg on December 23, 1862. He is buried in May Cemetery.
Places named for John P. Martin
External links
- United States Congress. "John Preston Martin (id: M000189)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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