About William T. Martin
Lived 1788 – 1866 (aged 77). William T. Martin was an American politician.
William T. Martin (April 6, 1788 – February 19, 1866) was an American politician who served as the fifth mayor of Columbus, Ohio. He was appointed by the Burough Council of Columbus in 1824 and served Columbus for three consecutive terms. His successor was Philo H. Olmsted. He died on February 19, 1866, and is interred in Green Lawn Cemetery.
Works (1838) Franklin County Register (1858) History of Franklin County: A Collection of Reminiscences of the Early Settlement of the County; with Biographical Sketches and a Complete History of the County to the Present Time.
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Who was William T. Martin?
American politician, Ohio
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William T. Martin was born on 6 April 1788 in Bedford County.
When did William T. Martin die?
William T. Martin died on 19 February 1866 in Columbus.
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William T. Martin was a politician.
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William T. Martin was American.
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