John Preston Martin

For other people with the same name, see John Martin (disambiguation).

John Preston Martin
Member of the Kentucky Senate
In office 1855–1859
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 6th district
In office March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1847
Preceded by	John White
Succeeded by	Green Adams
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
In office 1841–1843
Personal details
Born	(1811-10-11)October 11, 1811 near Jonesville, Virginia, U.S.
Died	December 23, 1862(1862-12-23) (aged 51) Prestonsburg, Kentucky, U.S.
Resting place	May Cemetery
Party	Democratic
Occupation	Politician

John Preston Martin (October 11, 1811 – December 23, 1862) was a political figure in Kentucky in the early 19th century. He was born on October 11, 1811, near Jonesville, Lee County, Virginia. He moved to Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky in 1828. He served in the State House of Representatives from 1841 through 1843.

Martin served in the 29th United States Congress from 1845 through 1847. He was not a candidate for renomination. He served in the Kentucky State Senate from 1855 through 1859, and was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1856. He died in Prestonsburg on December 23, 1862. He is buried in May Cemetery.

Places named for John P. Martin

• Martin County, Kentucky

External links

• United States Congress. "John Preston Martin (id: M000189)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.