Andrew P. Martin
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A. P. Martin | |
|---|---|
 Martin, ca. 1911 | |
| Member of the Arizona Senate from the Pima County district | |
| In office January 1915 – January 1917 | |
| Preceded by | John T. Hughes A. A. Worsley |
| Succeeded by | J. W. Buchanan F. O. Goodell |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Profession | Politician |
Andrew P. Martin was an Arizona politician who served a single term in the Arizona state senate during the 2nd Arizona State Legislature.[1]
Martin was born on September 13, 1886 at his parents house on Camp Street (now Broadway) in Tucson, Arizona, one of eight children.[2] In 1896 he began working at his father's drug store, the George Martin Drug Company as a pharmacist.[2][3][4]
He first attended the San Augustin Parochial School, before switching to the Safford School. After Safford, since there was no high school in Tucson yet, he attended the preparatory school at the University of Arizona, where he graduated in 1907 and entered the University. He graduated from the University of Arizona in 1910.[2][5]
While he never had any formal pharmacological training, he became a registered pharmacist in 1904.[2]
Martin served as a captain in the Arizona National Guard, commanding Company K of the First Regiment.[6] He was the one who organized the company, the first National Guard company in Arizona.[7]
In 1913, he would become president of the George Martin Drug Company, which he grew into the largest drug store chain in Tucson with seven locations. It also had a location in Casa Grande.[8][2][5]
In the fall 1911, Martin was one of three Democrats nominated to run for the three seats from Pima County for the 1st Arizona State Legislature, along with S. W. Purcell and J. W. Buchanan.[9] In the general election in December, Martin narrowly finished fourth, behind Republicans Kirke T. Moore (who finished first) and Frank L. Crofoot (who finished third), and Democrat Buchanan who came in second. Martin garnered 910 votes to Crofoot's 936.[10]
In 1912, Martin became the private secretary to Congressman Carl Hayden.[11] He spent 18 months with Hayden in Washington D. C. before retruning in 1914 to run for the Arizona State Senate.[2][5] He announced his candidacy in July of 1914.[12]
Upon the United States' entry into World War I, Martin enlisted and as a private was part of the first contingent from Arizona to leave for the war. He served in a field artillery unit and saw action in France and Germany, rising to the rank of sergeant.[2] He participated in the Battle of Saint-Mihiel and the Meuse–Argonne offensive, and after peace was declared he was part of the U.S. occupation force in Germany.[5]
In 1919, he organized the American Legion in Arizona, and established the first American Legion post in Tucson, becoming the State Commander.[2][8]
He was known as the father of the College of Pharmacology at the University of Arizona.[7] He had organized the Arizona State Pharmaceutical Association, and was the prime motivator for the creation of a pharmacy school. After the school's creation, it eventually became the College of Pharmacology.[2]
In 1929 he served on the committee which re-drafted Tucson's city charter.[2]
A Roman Catholic, he was an active member of the Knights of Columbus.[2]
He was a member of the Civilian Defense Board, and was instrumental in getting Arizona to exclude part of the oath which stated to "forgive and pardon" those who had advocated the overthrow of the U. S. Government prior to 1941. He said that the phrase had been included by "some parlor pink" in Washington D.C.[5]
Martin died on January 27, 1969 in St. Mary's Hospital in Tucson. He had been in the hospital for approximately one month prior to his death.[2]
References
- ^ "History of the Arizona State Legislature 1912-1966". State of Arizona. Retrieved March 2, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Pioneer Druggist A. P. Martin Dies". Tucson Daily Citizen. January 28, 1969. p. 1. Retrieved May 18, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Personal". The Tucson Citizen. November 10, 1910. p. 5. Retrieved May 17, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "To The Public". Arizona Daily Star. September 9, 1911. p. 8. Retrieved May 17, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d e "Pioneer Tucson Druggist Dies". Arizona Daily Star. January 28, 1969. p. 1. Retrieved May 18, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Mustered In". The Arizona Republican. January 30, 1909. p. 5. Retrieved May 17, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Solons Honor Tucson Native A. P. Martin". Arizona Daily Star. February 18, 1969. p. 2. Retrieved May 18, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Friends Fete City Pioneer". Arizona Daily Star. September 4, 1966. p. 3. Retrieved May 18, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Democratic Ticket". Arizona Daily Star. November 2, 1911. p. 4. Retrieved May 17, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "General Election Returns Of Pima Co". Arizona Daily Star. February 9, 1912. p. 2. Retrieved May 17, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Personal". Arizona Daily Star. November 22, 1912. p. 4. Retrieved May 18, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "For State Senator". Arizona Daily Star. July 23, 1914. p. 6. Retrieved May 18, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.