Francis W. Martin | |
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Bronx County District Attorney | |
In office January 1, 1914 – December 31, 1920 | |
Preceded by | none |
Succeeded by | Edward J. Glennon |
Personal details | |
Born | Watervliet, New York | October 3, 1878
Died | June 1, 1947 The Bronx, New York City | (aged 68)
Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery (Bronx, New York) |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic Party |
Spouse | Edith Rowan Martin |
Children | Edith Martin Burke, Francis W. Martin Jr. |
Parent(s) | Dennis Martin and Catherine Martin née Keegan |
Alma mater | New York Law School |
Occupation | lawyer, district attorney, judge |
Known for | Inaugural District Attorney of Bronx County |
Francis W. Martin (October 3, 1878 – June 1, 1947) was the first ever district attorney in Bronx County, New York, United States, and a judge on the New York Supreme Court from 1921 until his death.[1]