Clarence D. Martin

Clarence D. Martin
11th Governor of Washington
In office 1933–1941
Preceded by	Roland H. Hartley
Succeeded by	Arthur B. Langlie
Personal details
Born	June 29, 1886(1886-06-29) Cheney, Washington  United States
Died	August 11, 1955(1955-08-11) (aged 69) Cheney, Washington
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	1st - Margaret Mulligan
Religion	Methodist Episcopal

Clarence Daniel Martin (June 29, 1886 - August 11, 1955) was the 11th Governor of the state of Washington. A Democrat, he served two terms from 1933 to 1941.

Martin was born and raised in Cheney in eastern Washington. He graduated from the University of Washington in Seattle in 1906, and joined his father in running the Cheney Grain and Milling Company. From 1928 to 1936 Martin was the mayor of Cheney, and while still in office, was elected governor of the state of Washington in 1932. He was known as the "people's governor" for his strict frugality in government spending and oversaw large economic projects such as the Grand Coulee Dam to put people to work during the Great Depression.

He married Margaret Mulligan of Spokane in 1907 and they had three sons. Martin died in 1955 at the age of 69 and is buried at the Fairmount Memorial Park in Spokane.^[1][2]

Martin Stadium and Academic Center, the football stadium at Washington State University in Pullman, was named in his honor at its opening in 1972.

See also

• List of Governors of Washington

References

1. ^ State Library of Washington - Clarence D. Martin - accessed 2010-10-03
2. ^ City of Cheney.org - Mayor Clarence D. Martin - accessed 2010-10-02

External links

• Find a Grave.com - Clarence D. Martin

Political offices
Preceded by Roland H. Hartley	Governor of Washington 1933–1941	Succeeded by Arthur B. Langlie

Persondata
Name	Martin, Clarence D.
Alternative names
Short description
Date of birth	June 29, 1886
Place of birth	Cheney, Washington
Date of death	August 11, 1955
Place of death	Cheney, Washington