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 several years; in fall of 1900 he formed a partnership with William P. PHILLIPS under the firm name of Martin, Phillips & Co., cotton factors; member of Tennessee Club, Chickasaw Club, Driving and Country Clubs, and affiliates with the Presbyterian church.
