James D. Martin
James Douglas Martin (September 1, 1918[1] – October 30, 2017) was an American politician.[3]
James D. Martin | |
|---|---|
 Martin in 1965 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 7th district | |
| In office January 3, 1965 – January 3, 1967 | |
| Preceded by | Carl Elliott |
| Succeeded by | Tom Bevill |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Douglas Martin[1] September 1, 1918 Tarrant, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | October 30, 2017 (aged 99) Gadsden, Alabama, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (before 1962) Republican (1962-2017) |
| Spouse | Patricia Martin[1] |
| Children | 3[1] |
| Alma mater | Birmingham School of Law[2] |
Martin was born in Tarrant, Alabama.[1] He served as a member for the 7th district of Alabama of the United States House of Representatives from 1965 to 1967. Martin Ran For Alabama Governor losing to Democrat, Lurleen Wallace. Martin died in October 2017 at his home in Gadsden, Alabama, at the age of 99.[1]
References
- Roberts, Sam (October 31, 2017). "James Martin, Who Spurred G.O.P. Gains in the South, Dies at 99". The New York Times. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
- "MARTIN, James Douglas". United States House of Representatives. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
- Reed, Roy (March 25, 1966). "REP. MARTIN JOINS ALABAMA CONTEST; Seeks G.O.P. Nomination for the Governorship". The New York Times. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
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