William T. Martin (mayor)

For other people named William Martin, see William Martin (disambiguation).

William T. Martin (April 6, 1788 – February 19, 1866)^[1] was an American politician who served as the fifth mayor of Columbus, Ohio. He was appointed by the Burough Council of Columbus in 1824 and served Columbus for three consecutive terms.^[2] His successor was Philo H. Olmsted.^[3] He died on February 19, 1866, and is interred in Green Lawn Cemetery.^[4]

William T. Martin
5th Mayor of Columbus
In office 1824–1826
Appointed by	Burough Council of Columbus
Preceded by	John Laughrey
Succeeded by	James Robinson
Personal details
Born	(1788-04-06)April 6, 1788 Bedford County, Pennsylvania
Died	February 19, 1866(1866-02-19) (aged 77) Columbus, Ohio
Resting place	Green Lawn Cemetery Columbus, Ohio
Spouse	Amelia
Children	Benjamin Franklin
Residence(s)	235 South Front Street Columbus, Ohio
Profession	Mayor Judge Writer County recorder School board member Teacher Justice of the Peace Member of Burough Council

Works

• (1838) Franklin County Register^[4]
• (1858) History of Franklin County: A Collection of Reminiscences of the Early Settlement of the County; with Biographical Sketches and a Complete History of the County to the Present Time.^[4][5]