Benjamin F. Martin

Benjamin Franklin Martin (October 2, 1828 – January 20, 1895) was an American politician. A Democrat, he was a member of the United States House of Representatives from West Virginia.

Biography Martin was born on October 2, 1828, in Farmington, Virginia (now West Virginia). He was presumably named for polymath Benjamin Franklin. In June 1854, he graduated from Allegheny College, after which he worked as an educator in Fairmont. He studied law, being admitted to the bar and commencing practice in March 1856. Also in 1856, he moved to Pruntytown. For a time, he was president of the Grafton and Greenbrier Railroad.

Martin was a Democrat. He served in the House from March 4, 1877, to March 3, 1881, representing the 2nd district. He was not nominated for the following election.

After serving in Congress, Martin returned to practicing law, in Grafton. He died on January 20, 1895, aged 66, in Grafton. He was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery.