Francis Marion Martin (April 1, 1830 - June 11, 1903) was a boat hand, store clerk, and rancher, who served in the Texas Senate and as Lieutenant Governor of Texas. He served in the Confederate Army. He was a Populist and a Prohibitionist who drew support from various parties.[1] The Texas Legislative Reference Library lists him as a Democrat.[2]
Francis Marion Martin
He was born in Livingston County, Kentucky[1] James and Elizabeth (Cofield) Martin were his parents. They died while he was young and he was raised by William Northern Hodge.[3]
He served in the Texas Senate from 1859 - 1861 and 1879 - 1883. He served as Lieutenant Governor from January 16, 1883 - January 20, 1885.[2] He was a delegate to Texas constitutional convention in 1875. He served as mayor of Cleburne, Texas before retiring.[3]
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