VMI Archives Historical Rosters: William Bruce Martin

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William Bruce Martin

Roster ID 2422
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First Name:	William
Middle Name:	Bruce
Last Name:	Martin
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Affiliation:	Class of 1865
Biography & Genealogy:	William Bruce Martin, Class of 1865: New Market Cadet, Sergeant, Co. C. Genealogy: Born- September 18, 1846, in New Castle, Delaware. Father- General James Green Martin; Mother- Mary Anne Murry Read. Pat. Grandfather- Dr. William Martin; Pat. Grandmother- Sophia Dauge. Mat. Grandfather- George Read; Mat. Grandmother- Louisa Ridgeley Dorsey. Married- Elizabeth Marchant Starke; June 25, 1878. Children- 1st: Elizabeth Starke; 2nd: James Green; 3rd: William Bruce; 4th: Lucien Starke; 5th: Lida Starke; 6th: Marianne Read; 7th: George Read Martin. Careers: Lawyer-Jurist. Died- May 13, 1921. He is buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Lot 47 Salter St., Norfolk, VA.

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