Maryland Governor. Educated at St. John's College in Annapolis, he entered politics and served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, (1813-20). In 1829, he was elected as a National Republican the 20th Maryland Governor, serving until his death from a stomach illness in 1831. As Governor, he recommended reducing state office holders, endorsed road and canal improvements, lobbied for a better public school system and was devoted to improving the state's penal system. He was the second Maryland Governor to die in office.
Maryland Governor. Educated at St. John's College in Annapolis, he entered politics and served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, (1813-20). In 1829, he was elected as a National Republican the 20th Maryland Governor, serving until his death from a stomach illness in 1831. As Governor, he recommended reducing state office holders, endorsed road and canal improvements, lobbied for a better public school system and was devoted to improving the state's penal system. He was the second Maryland Governor to die in office.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
Inscription
To the memory of
Daniel Martin,
who departed this life on the 11th
day of July, 1831.
Aged 50 years and 7 months, this
stone is dedicated.
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