Whitmell P. Martin
Whitmell P. Martin | |
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Martin, 1905–29 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 3rd district | |
| In office March 4, 1915 – April 6, 1929 | |
| Preceded by | Robert F. Broussard |
| Succeeded by | Numa F. Montet |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Whitmell Pugh Martin August 12, 1867 Napoleonville, Louisiana |
| Died | April 6, 1929 (aged 61) Washington, D.C. |
| Political party | Progressive (1914-1918) Democratic |
| Spouse | Amy Williamson (1896-1923, his death) |
Whitmell Pugh Martin (August 12, 1867 – April 6, 1929) was an American lawyer who served as a U.S. Representative from Louisiana from 1915 to 1929. Although he later served most of his congressional career as a Democrat, Martin was first elected as a "Bull Moose" Progressive in 1914. He is the only individual ever to represent Louisiana in Congress as a member of that party.