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| Name | Joseph J. Martin |
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Williamston, North Carolina , United States |
| Email | None |
| Website | None |
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November 21, 1833
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| Died | December 18, 1900
(67 years)
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| Contributor | Chronicler |
| Last Modifed | Chronicler
Nov 21, 2023 05:50am |
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| Info | MARTIN, Joseph John, a Representative from North Carolina; born in Williamston, Martin County, N.C., November 21, 1833; attended Williamston Academy; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1859 and practiced; prosecuting attorney of Martin County, NC
Martin supported Stephen A. Douglas's presidential campaign in 1860
Solicitor for the second judicial district of North Carolina 1868-1878
Delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1876
U.S. Representative (R-NC) 1879-1/29/1881. Succeeded by Jesse J. Yeates, who contested the election.
Resumed the practice of law in Tarboro, Edgecombe County, N.C.; postmaster of Tarboro 1897-1900
Republican nominee for US House 1900; due to his advanced Bright's disease, he was unable to campaign.
Died in Tarboro 12/18/1900; interment in Williamston Cemetery, Williamston, N.C.
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