City: Memphis
MARTIN, John Donelson, lawyer; born Memphis, Tenn., May 4, 1883; descendant of Capt. John DONELSON, Tenn. pioneer leader; son of John D. and Mary Walker (Hull) MARTIN; his paternal grandfather was Brig.-Gen. John D. MARTIN, C. S. A.; great grandson of Judge Alexander M. CLAYTON, Supreme Court of Miss.; graduated from University of Va. with LL. B. degree; admitted to bar 1905; partner in law firm of Lehman, Gates & Martin of Memphis; attorney for Travelers Insurance Co.; first dean of law department, University of Memphis; president of Tri-State Club, 1909-10; director Chickasaw Guards Club, 1909-1911, Captain 1st Tenn. regiment, Co. “G,” chairman for Shelby Co. of victorious independent ticket for Supreme Court and Court of Civil Appeals.
