Daniel F. Martin

Daniel F. Martin was an American lawyer, judge, and politician from New York.

Life

Martin was born on February 1, 1865, in New York City to Irish immigrants. He attended the College of the City of New York.
Initially, Martin worked as a public school teacher. At one point, he was Professor of Mathematics at Xavier [High School (New York City)|St. Francis Xavier College]. While teaching, he began to study law. He attended Columbia Law School. After he was admitted to the bar, he became a clerk for United States Attorney Stephen A. Walker. He later opened a law office with assemblyman Wright Holcomb.
In 1890, he was elected to the New York State Assembly as a Democrat, representing the New York County 18th District. He served in the Assembly in 114th [New York State Legislature|1891], 1892, and 1893. In 1893, he was elected New [York City Civil Court|Civil Justice] of the 6th District. In 1899, he was elected Municipal Court of the [City of New York|Municipal Court Justice] of the 6th District.
Martin died at home on 245 E. 33rd St. from pneumonia on January 8, 1907. He had a wife and three children.