John Preston Martin
John Preston Martin (October 11, 1811 – December 23, 1862) was a political figure in Kentucky in the early 19th century.He was born on October 11, 1811, near Jonesville, Lee County, Virginia.He moved to Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky in 1828.Martin served in the 29th United States Congress from 1845 through 1847.He served in the Kentucky State Senate from 1855 through 1859, and was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1856.