John Marshall Martin facts for kids
John Marshall Martin (born March 18, 1832 – died August 10, 1921) was an important person in American history. He was an officer in the Confederate Army. He also served as a member of the Confederate Congress. Martin was a slaveowner, meaning he owned many enslaved people who were forced to work on his large farm.
About John Marshall Martin
John Marshall Martin was born in Edgefield County, South Carolina. In the 1850s, he moved to Marion County, Florida.
Records from 1860 show that Martin owned a large amount of land, about 3,000 acres. He also owned 53 enslaved people. These enslaved people were forced to work on his plantation, which was a large farm. On this farm, they grew crops like cotton, sugar, and rice.
Martin served in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. He also represented the state of Florida in the First Confederate Congress. He took over this role after James Baird Dawkins resigned.
He was the Captain of the Marion Light Artillery military unit. During the Battle of Richmond, he was seriously wounded. In 1865, he surrendered with General Robert E. Lee's army at Appomattox Court House. He was the last person alive who had served in the Confederate Congress.
John Marshall Martin is buried in Greenwood Cemetery in Ocala, Florida.
Family Connections
John Marshall Martin had notable family members. He was the grandfather of the 24th Governor of Florida, John W. Martin. This was through his son, John M. Martin Jr. John M. Martin Jr.'s mother was Martin's first wife, Willie Wellborn.
Martin's second wife was Sallie B. Waldo. She was the daughter of Benjamin Waldo.
His daughter-in-law, Willie Owens Martin, was the daughter of James Byeram Owens.
