William Harrison Martin

This article is about the Texas politician. For the American cryptologist and defector to the Soviet Union, see Martin and Mitchell Defection. For other uses, see William 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 byJohn Henninger Reagan
Succeeded byJohn 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 byJohn O. Meusebach
Succeeded byFrancis Marion Martin
Personal details
Born(1822-09-02)September 2, 1822
Twiggs County, Georgia, US
DiedFebruary 5, 1898(1898-02-05) (aged 75)
Hill County, Texas, US
Resting placeHillsboro Cemetery
PartyDemocratic
SpouseMartha Elizabeth Gallemore
ChildrenSix children
Alma materTroy State College
ProfessionAttorney
Military service
AllegianceConfederate States Army
Branch/serviceHood's Texas Brigade
Battles/warsEastern Theater of the American Civil War
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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.

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