David Martin

David Martin (October 16, 1839 – March 2, 1901 ) was a chief justice of the Kansas Supreme Court from April 30, 1895, to January 11, 1897.

Life and education Martin was born October 16, 1839, in Catawba, Ohio, and after his basic education worked as a miller from the age of 17 for 6 years. He was the re-elected unopposed four years later for another term, He was considered a "plodder" in his role, as well as being kind, careful and conscientious. Although they had been at disagreement the endorsement of his former partner B. P. Waggener was key to his appointment. He also continued in private practice over the same period. He had been in a critical condition for a couple of weeks but his death still shocked the family as they believed he was improving. Following his often expressed wish, his body was returned to his native town of Mechanicsburg, Ohio. He left his wife well provisioned for with property and life insurance.