William D. Martin

William Dickinson Martin
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 4th district
In office March 4, 1827 – March 3, 1831
Preceded by	Andrew R. Govan
Succeeded by	John M. Felder
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from St. Luke's Parish
In office November 25, 1816 – December 18, 1817
Personal details
Born	(1789-10-20)October 20, 1789 Martintown, Edgefield District, South Carolina
Died	November 17, 1833(1833-11-17) (aged 44) Charleston, South Carolina
Resting place	Charleston, South Carolina
Political party	Jacksonian
Alma mater	Litchfield Law School
Profession	lawyer, judge

William Dickinson Martin (October 20, 1789 – November 17, 1833) was an American politician who served two terms as a U.S. Representative from South Carolina from 1827 to 1831.

Biography

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.

Early political career

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.

Congress

Martin was elected as a Jacksonian to the Twentieth and Twenty-first Congresses (March 4, 1827 – March 3, 1831).

Later career and death

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.