Record #:

21293

Author(s):

Stumpf, Vernon O

Abstract:

This article follows the career of Josiah Martin, the last royal governor of North Carolina. Plagued by financial insecurity for much of his life, Martin bought his way into public service in the colonies with assistance from influential friends. His governorship provided him the financial security he always craved.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 53 Issue 1, Jan 1976, p55-79 , il, por, f

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History, Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775