John Preston Martin
(1811-1862) politician, United States Representative for Kentucky's 6th Congressional District from 1845 to 1847
About John Preston Martin
Lived 1811 – 1862 (aged 51). John Preston Martin was an American politician.
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.
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 Martin County, Kentucky
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(1811-1862) politician, United States Representative for Kentucky's 6th Congressional District from 1845 to 1847
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