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Benjamin D. Martin

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Greenville, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 33° 8' 8.71582999992", -96° 5' 56.22425999988"
 
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     (Feb. 21, 1823 - Mar. 28, 1891) Came to Texas from Virginia and settled in Hunt County in 1850s. In Confederate army, organized Texas Sharpshooters, called Ben Martin's Company. First mayor of Greenville (present regime), 1873; helped draft Texas Constitution, 1875; state senator, 1876-1878; and Greenville mayor again, 1884. He rendered outstanding public service in a long career. Married Elizabeth Caroline Dickenson in 1845. They had six children.

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Benjamin D. Martin Historical Marker Location Map, Greenville, Texas

 
   
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