Noah Martin
Noah Martin ( born July 26, 1801 in Epsom, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, † May 28 1863 in Dover, New Hampshire ) was an American politician and 1852-1854 Governor of the State of New Hampshire.
Early years and political rise
Noah Martin studied until 1824 at Dartmouth College Medicine. After his graduation, he was successful, after two intermediate stations, active in Dover as a doctor. There he was instrumental in the founding of the Medical Association of Dover. He was also a member of the Medical Association of New Hampshire. Martin was a member of the Democratic Party. In the years 1830, 1832 and 1837 he was a member of the House of Representatives from New Hampshire. Between 1835 and 1836 he was a member of the State Senate. In 1852 he was elected governor of his state.
Governor of New Hampshire
Noah Martin took up his new post on June 3, 1852. After a re-election he was able to officiate until June 8, 1854. During this time, he promoted such as agriculture. He was of the opinion that the tray agriculture should be taught in public schools. Martin was also a member of the Agricultural Association of New Hampshire. In the state administration, he entered into private hands for a shift from parts of the public services. He sat down and committed to no longer issued by railway licenses as economically necessary. At the same time he wanted to make the railway companies for accident damage and consequences liable, caused by error of the staff. At federal level, he supported the President Franklin Pierce, who also came from New Hampshire. He campaigned for an escape scheme for escaped slaves from the southern states, which was then rejected by the Supreme Federal Court under its chairman Judge Roger B. Taney.
Further CV
After the end of his tenure, Martin drew largely withdrew from politics. He took in Dover resume his duties as a doctor. At the same time he was also active in other areas, so he was also president of several banks. As before, he was a member of several medical associations. Noah Martin died in May 1863., With his wife Mary Jane Woodbury, he had two children.