Background
Martin, Clarence Eugene was born on March 13, 1880 in Martinsburg, West Virginia, United States. Son of Morgan W. and Ella Genevieve (Mulligan) Martin.
Martin, Clarence Eugene was born on March 13, 1880 in Martinsburg, West Virginia, United States. Son of Morgan W. and Ella Genevieve (Mulligan) Martin.
Bachelor of Laws, University West Virginia, 1899, Doctor of Laws, 1933. Master of Laws, Catholic U. American, 1901. LL.D, 1951; Doctor of Laws, Dickinson, 1933.
Admitted to West Virginia bar, 1901, and began practice at Martinsburg. City attorney, 1904-1906. Member Martin & Seibert.
President West Virginia Constitutional Convention to ratify 21st Amendment, 1933. Trustee Catholic University of America. West Virginia member Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws, 1925-1941.
Member West Virginia Judicial Council from 1933-1941, 52-—. Chairman Housing Authority City Martinsburg, 1938-1941. Resigned last three to accept appointment to the United States Senate by Governor Holt in 1941, to succeed Senator Neely, who resigned to become governor of West Virginia.
Refused seat by two votes in favor of appointee of Governor Neely.
Member West Virginia, Judicial Council for term ending 1958. Delegate Democratic National Convention, 1944. Member American Bar Association (president 1932-1933), American Society International Law (Executive Committee 1934-1937), American Judicature Society, West Virginia (president 1924) and Berkeley County (president) bar associations, American Law Institute (charter.
Clubs: Rotary (honorary), Opequon Golf.
Married Agnes G. McKenna, September 28, 1904. Children: Morgan V., Clarence E. (both lawyers).