Elbert E. Martin
Elbert E. Martin | |
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Elbert E. Martin holding Theodore Roosevelt's speech with bullet hole (1912) | |
| Member of the Vermont House of Representatives | |
| In office January 6, 1943 – January 7, 1953 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Elbert Eli Martin January 22, 1881 Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Died | September 1, 1956 (aged 75) Salmon, Idaho, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | |
| Known for | Captured would-be assassin of Theodore Roosevelt |
Elbert Eli Martin (January 22, 1881 – September 1, 1956) was Theodore Roosevelt's stenographer. He is known for tackling perpetrator John Schrank after the attempted assassination of Theodore Roosevelt. Martin went on to serve in the Vermont General Assembly.