Biographical sketch and photo, "Coleman Brick-Maker Oldest Former Texas Legislator," 8/22/1954, p. 28. Coleman was 88 years old at the time, and "the oldest living former member of the Texas Legislature."
Abilene Reporter-News .
Obituary, "C.W. Martin, 91, Dies; Coleman Rites Wednesday," 12/3/1957, p. 2-B. Birth date 1/5/1866 in Springfield, Illinois, marriage to Trula Lang at Decatur on 3/21/1894, death date 12/2/1957.
Abilene Reporter-News .
Cornelius Washington Martin, birth date 1/5/1866 in Springfield, Illinois, death date 12/2/1957 in San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas.
FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890-1976 .
Cornelius W. Martin.
Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004 2005.
Mentioned in "Wise is a Healthy County," 11/26/1953, p. 1. C.W. Martin, former representative from Wise County, "now lives" at Coleman.
Wise County Messenger .
Obituary, "Graveside Service Here for Former Legislator," 12/12/1957, p. 4.
Wise County Messenger .