William D. Martin
American politician
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| Intro | American politician | |||
| Places | United States of America | |||
| was | Politician Lawyer Judge | |||
| Work field | Law Politics | |||
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| Birth | 20 October 1789 | |||
| Death | 17 November 1833Charleston, USA (aged 44 years) | |||
| Star sign | Libra | |||
| Politics: | Jacksonian Democracy Democratic Party | |||
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William Dickinson Martin (October 20, 1789 – November 17, 1833) was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina.
Born in Martintown, Edgefield District, South Carolina, Martin pursued an academic course. He studied law at Edgefield and attended the Litchfield Law School. He was admitted to the bar in 1811 and commenced practice in Edgefield, South Carolina, the same year.
He moved to Coosawhatchie, Beaufort County, in 1813. He served as member of the State house of representatives for St. Luke's Parish 1816–1817. He served as clerk of the State senate 1818–1826.
Martin was elected as a Jacksonian to the Twentieth and Twenty-first Congresses (March 4, 1827 – March 3, 1831). He served as judge of the circuit courts of law and appeal 1831–1833.
He moved to Columbia, South Carolina, where he resided until his death in Charleston, South Carolina, November 17, 1833. He was interred in the churchyard cemetery of St. Michael's Church.
Sources
- United States Congress. "William D. Martin (id: M000202)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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| Preceded by Andrew R. Govan | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 4th congressional district 1827–1831 | Succeeded by John M. Felder |