Louis Martin (settler)
Louis Martin | |
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| Born | Ludwig Martin November 25, 1820 Erndtebrück North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany |
| Died | June 16, 1864 (aged 43) Eagle Pass, Texas, United States |
| Cause of death | Murder |
| Resting place | Der Stadt Friedhof |
| Citizenship | American |
| Known for | First sheriff Gillespie Co. District Clerk Gillespie Co. Co-founder Hedwigs Hill, Mason County, Texas |
| Spouse | Elisabet Arhelger |
| Children | Eight |
Ludwig "Louis" Martin (November 11, 1820 – June 16, 1864) was with the first settlers to Fredericksburg, Texas. He was the first sheriff of Gillespie County, and also served as District Clerk of the county. Martin was a co-founder of the Mason County community of Hedwigs Hill.