Daniel C. Martin was a state legislator in Florida. He represented Alachua County in the Florida State Senate in 1885 and 1887. He lived in the 13th District in Gainesville. A photo of him with other legislators is held in the Florida Archives. He was one of the last African Americans to serve in the state senate.The Florida Handbook - Page 153
Martin was a state senator representing Alachua County and served as clerk and treasurer of Gainesville, Florida.
He was photographed with other politicians on the Florida State Capitol steps in Tallahassee in 1885.
See also African American officeholders from the end of the Civil War until before 1900
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