Daniel Martin (Governor of Maryland)
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Daniel Martin served as the 20th Governor
of the state of Maryland
in the United States
from 1829 to January 3, 1830, and from January 3, 1831 until his death. He
also served in the Maryland House of Delegates
in 1813, 1815, 1817, 1819, and 1820. He was the second governor of Maryland to die in office.
", near Easton
in Talbot County, Maryland
about 1780. The exact date of his birth is unknown. He was the son of Nicholas and Hannah (Oldham) Martin, believed to have been a prominent merchant in Talbot County. Daniel entered St. John’s College in Annapolis in 1791, along with his brother Edward, but neither received his degree. Nicholas Martin died in 1807, and by his will, he left "The Wilderness" to Daniel. He married Mary Clare Maccubbin in Annapolis on February 6, 1816, and they had five children.
In 1819, Talbot County elected him as one of its representatives to the General Assembly, he remained in the Legislature until 1821, following which he retired temporarily from politics. He was elected governor in January 1829, defeating Colonel George E. Martin by a margin of 52 to 38 votes. His term as Governor expired in January 1830 and was replaced by Thomas King Carroll
. When the latter’s term expired in January 1831, the Anti-Jacksonians had a majority so it once more chose Martin to succeed him. Martin received 51 votes, with an additional 32 blanks being recorded. His second term lasted from January to July 1831. Shortly after he had taken office for the second time, his health began to fail. In the summer of that year, he returned to his Talbot County home to look after his farm. He fell from his horse dead, at noon on July 11, 1831, and was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery in Easton. Like Thomas Sim Lee and John Henry, Daniel Martin left no portrait of himself.
," was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
in 1974.
Governor of Maryland
The Governor of Maryland heads the executive branch of the government of Maryland, and he is the commander-in-chief of the state's National Guard units. The Governor is the highest-ranking official in the state, and he has a broad range of appointive powers in both the State and local governments,...
of the state of Maryland
Maryland
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in the United States
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from 1829 to January 3, 1830, and from January 3, 1831 until his death. He
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also served in the Maryland House of Delegates
Maryland House of Delegates
The Maryland House of Delegates is the lower house of the General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Maryland, and is composed of 141 Delegates elected from 47 districts. The House chamber is located in the state capitol building on State Circle in Annapolis...
in 1813, 1815, 1817, 1819, and 1820. He was the second governor of Maryland to die in office.
Biography
He was born at "The WildernessThe Wilderness (Trappe, Maryland)
The Wilderness, or High Banks, is a historic home at Matthews, Talbot County, Maryland, United States. It overlooks the Choptank River and was constructed in two periods. The smaller -story, four-bay-long brick structure is attributed to the 1780-90 period, and the larger portion is in Flemish bond...
", near Easton
Easton, Maryland
Easton, founded 1710, is a town within the Easton District of Talbot County, Maryland, United States. The population was 11,708 at the 2000 census, and 14,677 according to current July 2008 census estimates. It is the county seat of Talbot County. The primary ZIP Code is 21601, and the...
in Talbot County, Maryland
Talbot County, Maryland
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*81.4% White*12.8% Black*0.2% Native American*1.2% Asian*0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*1.6% Two or more races*2.7% Other races*5.5% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
about 1780. The exact date of his birth is unknown. He was the son of Nicholas and Hannah (Oldham) Martin, believed to have been a prominent merchant in Talbot County. Daniel entered St. John’s College in Annapolis in 1791, along with his brother Edward, but neither received his degree. Nicholas Martin died in 1807, and by his will, he left "The Wilderness" to Daniel. He married Mary Clare Maccubbin in Annapolis on February 6, 1816, and they had five children.
In 1819, Talbot County elected him as one of its representatives to the General Assembly, he remained in the Legislature until 1821, following which he retired temporarily from politics. He was elected governor in January 1829, defeating Colonel George E. Martin by a margin of 52 to 38 votes. His term as Governor expired in January 1830 and was replaced by Thomas King Carroll
Thomas King Carroll
Thomas King Carroll served as the 21st Governor of the state of Maryland in the United States from 1830 to 1831. He also served as a judge, and in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1816 to 1817.-Biography:...
. When the latter’s term expired in January 1831, the Anti-Jacksonians had a majority so it once more chose Martin to succeed him. Martin received 51 votes, with an additional 32 blanks being recorded. His second term lasted from January to July 1831. Shortly after he had taken office for the second time, his health began to fail. In the summer of that year, he returned to his Talbot County home to look after his farm. He fell from his horse dead, at noon on July 11, 1831, and was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery in Easton. Like Thomas Sim Lee and John Henry, Daniel Martin left no portrait of himself.
Legacy
His home, "The WildernessThe Wilderness (Trappe, Maryland)
The Wilderness, or High Banks, is a historic home at Matthews, Talbot County, Maryland, United States. It overlooks the Choptank River and was constructed in two periods. The smaller -story, four-bay-long brick structure is attributed to the 1780-90 period, and the larger portion is in Flemish bond...
," was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
in 1974.