Background
Martin, John Alexander was born on March 10, 1839 in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James and Jane (Crawford) Martin.
Governor of Kansas journalist army officer
Martin, John Alexander was born on March 10, 1839 in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James and Jane (Crawford) Martin.
Delegate to territorial convention, Lawrence, Kan.
Member 1st Kansas Senate from Atchison and Brown districts, 1858. Member National Republican Committee, 1868-1884. Member Kansas Republican Committee, 1870.
Married Ida Challiss, June 1, 1871, 8 children.