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General James Green Martin was born at Elizabeth City in 1819. He became an outstanding solider during the War with Mexico in 1846, and as a General provided splendid service to North Carolina and the United States.
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James Green Martin, a native of Elizabeth City, NC, graduated from West Point in 1840, and served in the Mexican War where he lost his right arm in battle. He resigned his commission in the US Army in 1861 and offered his services to his home State. Martin was commissioned a Captain in the cavalry, later appointed Adjutant General of North Carolina. On Sept. 28, 1861, he was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the North Carolina forces. He had several victories and after the war, Martin studied and practiced law.
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Carolina Trees & Branches
(NoCar F 262 A33 C37), Vol. 23 Issue No. 1, January 2014,
p22-23
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