Biographical/historical information

François-Xavier Martin (1762–1846)

François-Xavier Martin was a jurist, legal scholar, and publisher active in the early United States, particularly in North Carolina and Louisiana. Born in France, Martin immigrated to the United States in the late eighteenth century and initially worked as a printer and bookseller before entering the legal profession. He later served as a justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court and is noted for his published court reports and historical writings on Louisiana.

Romulus Armistead Nunn (1876–1966)

Romulus Armistead Nunn was a North Carolina attorney, public official, and writer. A native of eastern North Carolina, Nunn practiced law and was active in civic and political affairs during the early to mid twentieth century. He served in the North Carolina General Assembly and was engaged in historical and legal writing. His authorship of the 1922 biographical sketch of François-Xavier Martin reflects an interest in regional and legal history.

Henry Groves Connor (1852-1924)

Henry Groves Connor was a North Carolina lawyer and jurist. He served as a judge of the North Carolina Superior Court before his appointment as a judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. Connor was also involved in historical scholarship and professional legal organizations. His correspondence in this collection relates to the preparation or review of the biographical sketch of François-Xavier Martin.

Scope and arrangement

The Biographical Sketch of Francois-Xavier Martin Collection consists of a single item dated March 1922. The collection contains a biographical sketch of François-Xavier Martin authored by Romulus A. Nunn, accompanied by related correspondence from Judge Henry Groves Connor.

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Custodial History

March 11, 2026 (processed), 0.25 cubic feet;biographical sketch (1922), of Francois-Xavier Martin, written by Romulus A. Nunn. Donor: unknown

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Processed by Katelyn Hudson, March 2026

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