William Harrison Martin
William Harrison "Howdy" Martin | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 2nd district | |
| In office November 4, 1887 – March 3, 1891 | |
| Preceded by | John Henninger Reagan |
| Succeeded by | John Benjamin Long |
| District Attorney Kaufman, Smith Henderson, Anderson counties | |
| In office unknown dates – (between Congress and State Senate) | |
| Senator Texas Senate, District 22 | |
| In office 1853–1858 | |
| Preceded by | John O. Meusebach |
| Succeeded by | Francis Marion Martin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 2, 1822 Twiggs County, Georgia, US |
| Died | February 5, 1898 (aged 75) Hill County, Texas, US |
| Resting place | Hillsboro Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Martha Elizabeth Gallemore |
| Children | Six children |
| Residence | Hillsboro, Texas |
| Alma mater | Troy State College |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States Army |
| Branch/service | Hood's Texas Brigade |
| Battles/wars | Eastern Theater of the American Civil War |
William Harrison "Howdy" Martin (September 2, 1822 – February 5, 1898) was a Texas State Senator, U.S. Representative from Texas and veteran of the Confederate States Army who served under Robert E. Lee.