William Harrison Martin

William Harrison "Howdy" Martin
United States Congressman
Texas 2nd Congressional District
In office
November 4, 1887 – March 3, 1891
Preceded byJohn Henninger Reagan
Succeeded byJohn Benjamin Long
District Attorney
Kaufman, Smith
Henderson, Anderson counties
In office
unknown dates – (between Congress and State Senate)
Senator
Texas Senate, District 22
In office
1853–1858
Preceded byJohn O. Meusebach
Succeeded byFrancis Marion Martin
Personal details
Born(1822-09-02)September 2, 1822
Twiggs County, Georgia, US
DiedFebruary 5, 1898(1898-02-05) (aged 75)
Hill County, Texas, US
Resting placeHillsboro Cemetery
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMartha Elizabeth Gallemore
ChildrenSix children
ResidenceHillsboro, Texas
Alma materTroy State College
ProfessionAttorney
Military service
AllegianceConfederate States Army
Branch/serviceHood's Texas Brigade
Battles/warsEastern Theater of the American Civil War

William Harrison "Howdy" Martin (September 2, 1822 – February 5, 1898) was a Texas State Senator, U.S. Representative from Texas and veteran of the Confederate States Army who served under Robert E. Lee.


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