John W. Martin

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John Wellborn Martin (June 21, 1884February 22, 1958) was the twenty-fourth governor of Florida. He was born in Plainfield, Florida, settling in Jacksonville after being admitted to the bar. He served as mayor of Jacksonville from 1917 until 1923. He was elected governor on January 6, 1925 serving until January 8, 1929. After leaving office, he returned to Jacksonville. He unsuccessfully ran for the U.S. Senate in 1928 and for the governorship in 1932. He died in Jacksonville in 1958. Martin County, Florida is named for him.

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Preceded by:
Cary A. Hardee
Governor of Florida
January 4, 1921 - January 6, 1925
Succeeded by:
Doyle E. Carlton
Preceded by:
J.E.T. Bowden
Mayor of Jacksonville, Florida
January 4, 1918 to January 6, 1920
Succeeded by:
John T. Alsop