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George Brown Martin
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| United States Senator from Kentucky |
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| In office September 7, 1918 – March 4, 1919 |
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| Appointed by | Augustus Owsley Stanley |
| Preceded by | Ollie M. James |
| Succeeded by | Augustus O. Stanley |
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| Born | August 18, 1876 Prestonsburg, Kentucky |
| Died | November 12, 1945 (aged 69) Catlettsburg, Kentucky |
| Political party | Democratic |
George Brown Martin (August 18, 1876 – November 12, 1945) was an American lawyer and politician. He was a member of the Democratic Party. Martin served as a U.S. Senator for Kentucky for a short time. He was appointed to fill a vacant seat in 1918.
Early Life and Education
George Brown Martin was born in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, on August 18, 1876. When he was about one year old, his family moved to Catlettsburg, Kentucky. He went to public schools there.
Martin later attended Centre University. He graduated from the university in 1895. After college, he decided to study law. He became a lawyer in 1900 and started his law practice in Catlettsburg.
Career Before Politics
Before he became a politician, Martin worked in the business world. He was a lawyer and director for a railroad company. This company was called the Big Sandy & Kentucky River Railway Company. He also worked as a vice president for another railway company. This was the Ohio Valley Electric Railway Company.
Martin was also involved in banking. He was a director at the Kentucky-Farmers Bank of Catlettsburg. These roles gave him experience in business and law.
Public Service and Senate Term
George Brown Martin began his public service in 1904. He became a county judge for Boyd County, Kentucky. A county judge oversees local legal matters.
In 1917, he joined the Council of National Defense for Kentucky. This group helped organize Kentucky's efforts during World War I. He was also appointed as a major in the United States Army Judge Advocate General's Corps. This part of the army provides legal advice. However, he did not serve in this role.
On September 7, 1918, Martin was appointed as a U.S. Senator. He filled the seat left empty by the death of Senator Ollie M. James. He served as a Senator until March 3, 1919. He chose not to run for a full term in the Senate.
While in the Senate, Martin led an important committee. He was the chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Expenditures in the Department of Agriculture. This committee looked at how money was spent in the Department of Agriculture.
Later Life
After his time in the Senate, George Brown Martin returned to his law practice. He continued to work as a lawyer in Catlettsburg.
He passed away in Catlettsburg on November 12, 1945. He was 69 years old. Martin was buried in the Catlettsburg Cemetery.
