Martin, William Thompson, papers, 1784-1926; 1823-1926.

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Martin, William Thompson, papers, 1784-1926; 1823-1926.

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Correspondence, military documents, legal documents, poetry, genealogical material, printed material, maps, newspaper clippings and photographs relate to William Thompson Martin's activity as general in the Confederate Army; the Martin Family of Mississippi before, during and after the Civil War; and the Balfour Family.

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Balfour family

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Confederate States of America. Army. Adams Troops.

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Martin, William Thompson, 1823-1910.

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William Thompson Martin (1823-1910), Confederate soldier and railroad builder, was born in Glasgow, Kentucky, and moved to Vicksburg, Mississippi. In 1842, he moved to Natchez, Mississippi, and was admitted to the bar. He served as district attorney and married Margaret Dunlop Conner in 1854. Though a Unionist opposed to secession, he organized the Adams County cavalry troop in 1861 and was elected captain. He and his troop went to Richmond and he quickly advanced in the...

Martin family

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