Record #:

18516

Author(s):

Lawrence, R.C.

Abstract:

Martin was born in Marseilles, France, in 1762, and arrived in New Bern near the end of the Revolutionary War. He sought employment, beginning as a French tutor, but few were interested in learning the language. He then learned the printer's trade, and advanced rapidly from printer to newspaper editor, legislator, and one of the first to publish a history of North Carolina. He was also a lawyer and outstanding jurist. His was a full life indeed.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 9 Issue 42, Mar 1942, p9, 24

Subject(s):

Martin, Francois-Xavier, 1762-1846

Record #:

20769

Author(s):

Yearns, Wilfred B., Jr.

Abstract:

This article looks at the life of Francois X. Martin and his writing of \"The History of North Carolina, From the Earliest Period.\" Biographical information on his early years, details of his writing of \"The History of North Carolina,\" as well as analysis of the quality of his writing, the text's content and historical value, and Martin's style are included.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 36 Issue 1, January 1959, p17-27, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Martin, Francois-Xavier, 1762-1846