Jesse Martin | |
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| Acting Governor of Arkansas | |
| In office January 11, 1909 – January 14, 1909 | |
| Preceded by | Xenophon Overton Pindall |
| Succeeded by | George Washington Donaghey as Governor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 1, 1877 near London, Arkansas |
| Died | January 22, 1915 (aged 37) |
| Nationality | American |
Jesse M. Martin (March 1, 1877 – January 22, 1915)[1] was best known as the acting governor of the U.S. state of Arkansas from January 11, 1909, to January 14, 1909. Senator Martin served as Acting Governor of Arkansas for three days until the inauguration of Governor George W. Donaghey.[2]
Martin became acting governor after the expiration of the state senate term of Xenophon Overton Pindall. Pindall had served as acting governor during the unexpired term of John Sebastian Little when Little was unable to serve due to physical and mental illness.
- ^ "Martin, Jesse M." ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
- ^ "State of Arkansas Governors". The US 50.com. Retrieved August 18, 2012.