Martin, William Francis, 1821-1880.
Lawyer and Confederate Army officer from Elizabeth City, N.C.
From the description of William Francis Martin papers, 1787-1884. WorldCat record id: 23658387
William Francis Martin (1821-1880) was a lawyer and Confederate Army officer from Elizabeth City, N.C. He attended the University of North Carolina; practiced law in Elizabeth City; joined the Confederate Army in 1861 and commanded the 17th Regiment, North Carolina Volunteers; and was a prisoner of war at Fort Warren, Boston, Mass. He was a civic leader in Elizabeth City and in the Albemarle, N.C., section and was a vestryman at Christ (Episcopal) Church. Martin married Elizabeth McMorine, 1849, and their children were William John, Robert Bruce, Sophie, Charles, Helen, Martha McMorine, Elizabeth McMorine, and Edward.
Martin was also the brother of James G. (James Green) Martin (1819-1878), adjutant general of North Carolina and Confederate brigadier general.
From the guide to the William Francis Martin Papers, ., 1787-1884, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.)
| Role | Title | Holding Repository | |
|---|---|---|---|
| creatorOf | William Francis Martin Papers, ., 1787-1884 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection | |
| creatorOf | Martin, William Francis, 1821-1880. William Francis Martin papers, 1787-1884. | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| Role | Title | Holding Repository |
|---|
Filters:
| Relation | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| associatedWith | Elliott, Gilbert, 1843-1895. | person |
| associatedWith | Martin, J. G. (James Green), 1819-1878. | person |
| associatedWith | United States. Life-Saving Service | corporateBody |
| Place Name | Admin Code | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth (N.C.) | |||
| North Carolina | |||
| Elizabeth City (N.C.) | |||
| United States | |||
| Pasquotank County (N.C.) | |||
| Manteo (N.C.) |
| Subject |
|---|
| Customs administration |
| Lawyers |
| Merchants |
| Occupation |
|---|
| Activity |
|---|
Person
Birth 1821
Death 1880
