Background
Martin, William Franklin was born on May 21, 1919 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of William Franklin and Willie Ida (McCreary) Martin.
Martin, William Franklin was born on May 21, 1919 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of William Franklin and Willie Ida (McCreary) Martin.
Student, McMurray College, Abilene, Texas, 1938. Bachelor of Laws, University Texas, 1941.
Partner Turner & Martin Atty's at Law, Hamlin, Texas, 1946-1948, Ritchie & Martin, Mineral Wells, 1948-1950. Rancher Stonewall & Fisher Counties, 1945-1957, Colfax County, New Mexico, 1957-1981, Gladstone, since 1981. Special county judge Stonewall County, Aspermont, Texas, 1953.
Our faith rests not on our own feelings, but on the promises of a faithful God.
The state cannot control the church, nor should the church attempt to dominate the state. However, religious expression should be present in public life.
Small groups inside the Methodist Church should be developed. Thus all members of “societies” could receive support and be challenged in their faith.
President New Mexico University Foundation, Las Cruces, 1981. Member advisory board Clayton Research Center, since 1976. Member National Cutting Horse Association, American Quarter Horse Association, New Mexico Cattlemens Association (president 1987-1988), National Cattlemens Association (vice president region IV 1982-1984, Commendation award 1985).
Married Wanda Walker, January 11, 1950 (deceased November 5, 1989).