William D. Martin
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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.
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
from South Carolina
South Carolina
South Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
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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
Edgefield, South Carolina
Edgefield is a town in Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 4,449 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Edgefield County.Edgefield is part of the Augusta, Georgia metropolitan area.-Geography:...
, the same year.
He moved to Coosawhatchie
Coosawhatchie, South Carolina
Coosawhatchie is an unincorporated community located in Jasper County, South Carolina at the northern head of the Broad River. It served as the headquarters for General Robert E. Lee during the early part of the American Civil War...
, Beaufort County
Beaufort County
Beaufort County may refer to:In Australia* Beaufort County, Western Australiain the United States:* Beaufort County, North Carolina* Beaufort County, South Carolina...
, 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
Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia is the state capital and largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The population was 129,272 according to the 2010 census. Columbia is the county seat of Richland County, but a portion of the city extends into neighboring Lexington County. The city is the center of a metropolitan...
, where he resided until his death in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston is the second largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina. It was made the county seat of Charleston County in 1901 when Charleston County was founded. The city's original name was Charles Towne in 1670, and it moved to its present location from a location on the west bank of the...
, November 17, 1833.
He was interred in the churchyard cemetery of St. Michael's Church.