Joshua Martin

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Joshua Lanier Martin was an American politician who served as the 12th Governor of the U.S. state of Alabama from 1845 to 1847 as an Independent, and is the only Independent Governor in the state's history. He had also served as a representative to the United States Congress for Alabama's 2nd district from 1835 to 1839 as a Democrat. He was born on December 5, 1799, in Blount County, Tennessee. He taught school during his youth years and studied law in Maryville, Tennessee; then, he moved to Alabama in 1819 to continue his studies. He passed the bar and began legal practice in Athens, Alabama. He was known as an ardent Democrat. Before serving the state of Alabama as its governor, he served as a legislator, solicitor, circuit judge, and congressman. He was first elected to Congress as part of the 24th Congress and a member of the Jacksonian Party. However, he changed parties to the Democratic Party when elected to the 25th Congress. Read more

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