Charles Martin (Oregon politician)
Charles H. Martin | |
|---|---|
| 21st Governor of Oregon | |
| In office January 14, 1935 – January 9, 1939 | |
| Preceded by | Julius L. Meier |
| Succeeded by | Charles A. Sprague |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oregon's 3rd district | |
| In office March 4, 1931 – January 3, 1935 | |
| Preceded by | Franklin F. Korell |
| Succeeded by | William A. Ekwall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charles Henry Martin October 1, 1863 Edwards County, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | September 22, 1946 (aged 82) Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
| Resting place | River View Cemetery |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Louise Hughes |
| Profession | Military, politician |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Service years | 1887–1927 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 0-191 |
| Unit | Infantry Branch |
| Commands | |
| Conflicts | |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal |
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Charles Henry Martin (October 1, 1863 – September 22, 1946) was an American Army officer and later politician in the state of Oregon. A native of Illinois, he had a 40-year career in the military including serving in conflicts from the Spanish–American War to World War I before retiring as a major general. A Democrat, he was the U.S. representative for Oregon's 3rd congressional district from 1931 to 1935 and then was the state's 21st governor from 1935 to 1939. From 1923 to 1924 he was vice president, from 1924 to 1925 president of the Aztec Club of 1847.