General Walter Martin

Walter Martin was an American politician and New York pioneer. With his father, Adam Martin, he was the founder and namesake of Martinsburg, New York, and represented western New York in the New York Senate from 1808 to 1812. He was also a brigadier general of the New York militia, and served as quartermaster of the militia during the War of 1812.

Occupation

proprietor, politician

Position held

member of the State Senate of New York, brigadier general

Born

December 15, 1764

Died

December 10, 1834