John Marshall Martin

John Marshall Martin (March 18, 1832 – August 10, 1921) was a Confederate officer and member of the Confederate Congress. He was born in Edgefield County, South Carolina and moved to Marion County, Florida. He served in the Confederate Army and represented the state in the First Confederate Congress, replacing James Baird Dawkins, who had resigned.

Martin was Captain of the Marion Light Artillery until he was seriously wounded at the Battle of Richmond.[1] He surrendered under General Robert E. Lee‘s command at Appomattox Court House in 1865. He was also the last survivor of the Confederate Congress.[2]

He married Sallie B. Waldo, daughter of Benjamin Waldo. He is buried in Greenwood Cemetery in Ocala.[1]

References
  1. Allardice, Bruce S. (March 21, 2008). Confederate Colonels: A Biographical Register. University of Missouri Press. ISBN 9780826266484 – via Google Books.
  2. "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Martin, J." politicalgraveyard.com.
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