Francis Marion Martin



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. The Texas Legislative Reference Library lists him as a Democrat.

He was born in Livingston County, Kentucky to James and Elizabeth (née Cofield) Martin. They died while he was young and Martin was raised by William Northern Hodge.

He served in the Texas Senate from 1859 to 1861 and again from 1879 to 1883. He served as Lieutenant Governor from January 16, 1883 to January 20, 1885. He was a delegate to Texas constitutional convention in 1875. He served as mayor of Cleburne, Texas before retiring. He is buried in Corsicana.