Thomas Barnwall Martin was an Irish landowner and politician.
Background
Martin was the eldest surviving son of Richard Martin, humanitarian and Member of Parliament for Galway County, by his first wife. Following an unhappy conclusion to a love affair with the daughter of a local chandler, Thomas left home to join the army.
Career
He served at the Siege of Badajoz (1812), Spain in 1812, where he was wounded severely. Martin died as a result of famine fever, contracted while trying to save his tenants from the effects of the famine. His final words were "My God! What will become of my people?"
She had a dowry of £15,000.
They had one daughter, Mary Letitia Martin (d 30 October 1850), an author who married Arthur G. Bell.
Membership
11th United Kingdom Parliament. 12th United Kingdom Parliament. 13th United Kingdom Parliament.
14th United Kingdom Parliament.