Martin Flint was a Vermont political and military figure who served in the Vermont House of Representatives and as Adjutant General of the Vermont Militia.
Occupation
lawyer, politician, judge
Position held
member of the Vermont House of Representatives
Citizenship
United States
Born
January 12, 1782
Died
February 27, 1855
Overview
Martin Flint (January 12, 1782 – February 27, 1855) was a Vermont political and military figure who served in the Vermont House of Representatives and as Adjutant General of the Vermont Militia.
Early life
Martin Flint was born in Hampton, Connecticut on January 12, 1782. He was three years old when is family moved to Vermont, and he completed only a limited education before the death of his father required him to take over operation of the family's Randolph farm.
War of 1812
Flint helped to raise and equip a militia company for the War of 1812. Lebbeus Egerton was the commander, and Flint was second in command with the rank of First Lieutenant. Flint served in the Defense of Plattsburgh during the British invasion.
Later career
In 1816 Flint lost the sight in his right eye as the result of a prolonged illness, but after his recovery he resumed management of his farm.
