Charles D. Martin (politician)

For other people named Charles Martin, see Charles Martin (disambiguation).

Charles Drake Martin (August 5, 1829 – August 27, 1911) was an American lawyer, jurist, and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative for Ohio from 1859 to 1861.

Charles Drake Martin
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 11th district
In office March 4, 1859 – March 3, 1861
Preceded by	Valentine B. Horton
Succeeded by	Valentine B. Horton
Personal details
Born	(1829-08-05)August 5, 1829 Mount Vernon, Ohio
Died	August 25, 1911(1911-08-25) (aged 82) Lancaster, Ohio
Resting place	Forest Rose Cemetery, Lancaster, Ohio
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Kenyon College

Biography

Born in Mount Vernon, Ohio, Martin attended the public schools and Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1850 and commenced practice in Lancaster, Ohio.

Martin was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-sixth Congress (March 4, 1859 – March 3, 1861). He was an unsuccessful candidate for re-election in 1860 to the Thirty-seventh Congress. He resumed the practice of law. He served as member of the Supreme Court Commission of Ohio 1883–1885. He continued the practice of law in Lancaster, Ohio, until his death there August 27, 1911. He was interred in Forest Rose Cemetery.

Sources

 This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

• United States Congress. "Charles D. Martin (id: M000171)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

External links

• Charles Drake Martin entry at The Political Graveyard
• Charles D. Martin at Find a Grave