City: Memphis MARTIN, Robert E. Lee, business man; born Eufaula, Ala., Dec. 1, 1862; French descent; son of James G. L. and Anna Esther Elizabeth (Besson) MARTIN; father’s occupation, banker and insurance man; educated in High School of Eufaula, Ala.; began his career as secretary Eufaula (Ala.) Flour Mills, and […]
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City: Memphis MARTIN, Joseph W., cotton factor; born Memphis, Tenn., March 17, 1871; educated in the public schools of Memphis, Tenn., and University of Virginia, graduating from the latter with honors in 1891; in early life he was in charge of the grocery department of Hill, Fontaine & Co., for […]
City: Memphis MARTIN, John Donelson, lawyer; born Memphis, Tenn., May 4, 1883; descendant of Capt. John DONELSON, Tenn. pioneer leader; son of John D. and Mary Walker (Hull) MARTIN; his paternal grandfather was Brig.-Gen. John D. MARTIN, C. S. A.; great grandson of Judge Alexander M. CLAYTON, Supreme Court of […]
City: Memphis MARSILLIOT, Clarence L., lawyer; born Lansing, Mich., Aug. 6 1871; French and English descent; son of Thomas M. and Agnes (Dart) MARSILLIOT; father’s occupation, stave exporter; educated Richmond, Va.; in early life was a court report; married Bessie Carlotta BUSKEY, Dec. 31, 1901; Worshipful Master De Soto Lodge […]