13 Facts About Gilman Marston

Gilman Marston was a United States representative, Senator, and United States Army general from New Hampshire.

Gilman Marston graduated from Dartmouth College in 1837 and from the law department of Harvard University in 1840.

Gilman Marston was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Exeter, New Hampshire, in 1841 and was a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 1845 to 1849.

Gilman Marston was a delegate to the State constitutional convention of 1850.

Gilman Marston was a strong supporter of President Abraham Lincoln and the war effort.

Gilman Marston served in the Union Army during the Civil War.

Gilman Marston first saw combat as colonel of the 2nd New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry during the First Battle of Bull Run in July 1861.

Gilman Marston's arm was shattered, but he refused an amputation.

Gilman Marston was promoted to brigadier general of US volunteers, effective November 29,1862.

Gilman Marston was elected to the Thirty-ninth Congress and in 1870 declined the Governorship of Idaho Territory.

Gilman Marston was an unsuccessful candidate for election in 1876 to the Forty-fifth Congress and was a delegate to the State constitutional convention of 1876.

On March 4,1889, Gilman Marston was appointed to the US Senate to fill the vacancy in the term commencing on that date and served until June 18,1889, when a successor was elected.

Gilman Marston died in Exeter in 1890; interment was in Exeter Cemetery.