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James Loren Martin
From Volume 2 (1922) of Annals of Brattleboro, 1681-1895
Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Vermont
In office
1906–1915
Preceded byHoyt Henry Wheeler
Succeeded byHarland Bradley HoweVernon A. Bullard
United States Attorney for the District of Vermont
In office
1898–1906
Preceded byJohn H. Senter
Succeeded byAlexander Dunnett
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from Brattleboro
In office
1892–1893
Preceded byOscar A. Marshall
Succeeded byGeorge A. Hines
Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives
In office
1878–1882
Preceded byJohn Wolcott Stewart
Succeeded byJames K. Batchelder
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from Londonderry
In office
1874–1882
Preceded byEmery L. Harrington
Succeeded byAddison E. Cudworth
State's Attorney of Windham County, Vermont
In office
1876–1877
Preceded byOscar E. Butterfield
Succeeded byEdgar W. Stoddard
Personal details
Born(1846-09-13)September 13, 1846
Landgrove, Vermont.
DiedJanuary 14, 1915(1915-01-14) (aged 68)
Montpelier
Resting placeMorningside Cemetery, Brattleboro, Vermont
Political partyRepublican
EducationAlbany Law School
ProfessionAttorney
Judge

James Loren Martin (September 13, 1846–January 14, 1915) was a Vermont lawyer, politician, and federal judge. The notable positions in which he served during his career included State's Attorney of Windham County, Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives, United States Attorney for the District of Vermont, and Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Vermont.

A native of Landgrove, Vermont, Martin graduated from Albany Law School in 1869, and practiced law in Londonderry, Vermont before moving to Brattleboro. A Republican, he was active in politics and government as State's Attorney of Windham County (1876 to 1877), Londonderry's member of the Vermont House of Representatives (1874 to 1882), Brattleboro's member of the Vermont House (1892), and Speaker of the House (1878-1882).

From 1898 to 1906, Martin served as United States Attorney for the District of Vermont. In 1906, Martin was appointed as Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Vermont, and he remained on the bench until his death.

Martin died in Montpelier, Vermont in 1915, and was buried at Morningside Cemetery in Brattleboro.

Early life

Martin was born in Landgrove, Vermont.[1] The son of James and Lucy (Gray) Martin,[2] he was educated in the schools of Londonderry, Vermont and Marlow, New Hampshire and received an LL.B. from Albany Law School in 1869.[1] He practiced law, first in Londonderry, and later in Brattleboro.[1]

Start of career

A Republican, he was State's Attorney for Windham County from 1876 to 1877. He served in the Vermont House of Representatives from 1874 to 1882 (from Londonderry) and 1892 (from Brattleboro).[1] From 1878 to 1882 he was Speaker of the House.[1]

Martin a member of the state tax commission in 1888, 1890 to 1892, and 1894. He served as United States Attorney for the District of Vermont beginning in 1898, succeeding John H. Senter.[3] He served until 1906, and was succeeded by Alexander Dunnett.[4]

Federal official

On October 20, 1906, Martin received a recess appointment to the United States District Court for the District of Vermont from President Theodore Roosevelt, filling the position vacated by Hoyt H. Wheeler.[5] Formally nominated on December 3, 1906, he was confirmed by the Senate on December 11, 1906, and received his commission the same day.

Death and burial

Martin remained on the court until his death.[2] He died at the train station in Montpelier after suffering a heart attack on January 14, 1915.[2] He was buried at Morningside Cemetery in Brattleboro.[6]

Honors

He received an honorary Master of Arts degree from Dartmouth College in 1882.[2] In 1914 he received an honorary LL.D. from Middlebury College.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Vermont Legislative Directory, p. 410.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Death Notice, James L. Martin", p. 163.
  3. ^ "John H. Senter Dropped Dead", p. 1.
  4. ^ "Demise of Alexander Dunnett", p. 4.
  5. ^ "Judge J. L. Martin: Commission Signed by President Roosevelt Received Monday", p. 2.
  6. ^ "Funeral of Judge Martin", p. 3.

Sources

Books

  • Fleetwood, Frederick G., Secretary of State (1902). Vermont Legislative Directory. Montpelier, VT: Vermont Watchman Co.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

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Magazines

External sources

Political offices
Preceded by Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives
1878–1884 		Succeeded by
Legal offices
Preceded by
John H. Senter
 United States Attorney for the District of Vermont
1896–1906 		Succeeded by
Alexander Dunnett
Preceded by Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Vermont
1906–1915 		Succeeded by
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