General Joseph Martin may have been many things in his lifetime, but a quick study of his history and his accomplishments show that he was far from lazy. [note 3] Reconnect with friends from high school, find reunions, view yearbook photos and more. Gen. Joseph Martin, Jr.'s first wife was Sarah Lucas. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use, that it may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. 313 Joseph Martin Highway 313 Joseph Martin Hwy Martinsville, VA 24112-0022 Property Detail Report View Neighbors Residence for Single Family This is a single-family home, which is situated at 313 Joseph Martin Hwy, Martinsville, VA. Home burned in the early 1940s. Eventually the soldiering, trapping and Indian fighting transformed the young Martin into a fearsome explorer. It's located in a nice area of Martinsville. Capt. 313 Joseph Martin Hwy Martinsville, VA 24112 3 Beds 1 Bath 1,109 sqft (on 0.78 acres) $121,000 Last Sold: Sep 8, 2022 $109/sqft Est. About 14.0% of families and 19.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.6% of those under age 18 and 16.9% of those age 65 or over. And NASCAR still races there today making it the shortest oval in NASCAR. What had originally been considered a depressed civic area rapidly became a center of progress as middle class Black residents finally began to prosper. Martin Sr. came from a wealthy family of merchants in Bristol, England, and was sent to Virginia to establish business connections in the colony. [64] For many years afterwards, General Martin remained an obscure figure, until Lyman Draper began collecting reminiscences about him, including those of Major John Redd, a prominent Henry County planter who served under Martin, and who also wrote about his early recollections of General Nathanael Greene, George Rogers Clark, Daniel Boone, Col. Benjamin Cleveland, Dr. John Walker, and other early prominent Virginia figures.[65]. The Henry County area became known as the "plug tobacco capital of the world". In 1793, he was made brigadier-general of the Virginia Militia, becoming the first person from the area to ever receive that high of a rank. Sarah passed away in 1782, and shortly after she died in 1784, Martin was remarried to Susannah Graves, the sister of his neighbor Thomas Graves. Joseph Martin and his wife, Sarah Lucas Martin, lived at Scuffle Hill and raised seven children there. [52] The Blue Ridge Airport is used for general aviation and is located 9 miles (14 km) outside the city.[53]. [45]:413, General Martin and Governor Patrick Henry kept a long-running correspondence through the years, some of which concerned real estate speculation. 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The city's chief industry for many early years was the manufacture of plug chewing tobacco. "He [Martin] frequently gave me Intelligence of Creek Indian affairs, and of the intercourse between other Indians and the Spaniards that was interesting. Other letters recounted Martin's dealings with the Indian tribes, as well as settlement efforts in Tennessee. The Martinsville area is also home to Martinsville Speedway, which opened in 1947. It was General Martin's intention, noted his son, that Toby be freed at Joseph Martin's death, but the General died intestate. They had 11 children, all of whom were born in Virginia, including: Col. Joseph Martin of Henry County, Va. [26][28], The Beaver Creek Plantation, John Waddey Carter House, Dry Bridge School, East Church Street-Starling Avenue Historic District, Fayette Street Historic District, Little Post Office, Martinsville Fish Dam, Martinsville Historic District, Martinsville Novelty Corporation Factory, and Scuffle Hill are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Other children of Gen. Martin include: George Martin (1763 - 1799), Martha Martin Cleveland, Elizabeth Martin Waller (1768 - 1805), Brice Martin (1770 - 1856), Jesse Martin (1786 - 1836), and Susan Martin King (1799 - 1867). MLS # 138856 0 Joseph Martin Hwy, Martinsville, VA 24112 $95,000 Sold Price Beds Baths 16.24 Acres (Lot) Recently Sold This home sold 3 weeks ago. Even though she was from the Chiles family and was a descendant of Virginia's Col. John Page, to Martin's wealthy father back in England all American colonists were inferior to the English. This same Capt. Every two years, the council elects a mayor and vice-mayor from among its members. The Indians saw the treaty as a thinly-veiled land grab, and the state governments saw the treaty as an attempt to encroach on local government authority, and attempts were made in Congress to void it. DuPont in 1941 built a large manufacturing plant for producing textile nylon filament, a vital war material. Joseph Martin, Jr. was born in the year 1740 near Charlottesville in Albemarle County, Virginia. Martin's son, Revolutionary War officer Col. William Martin, describes the naming of the area and the river in a letter to historian Lyman Draper, "A treaty with the Cherokees was held at Fort Chiswell, Virginia on New River, then a frontier. Her widower, "Jack," then married her sister, a second Miss Emory. Gen. Martin, after helping adjudicate the western boundary line between North Carolina, Kentucky, and Virginia as far as the Cumberland Mountains, retired to his plantation Belmont on Leatherwood Creek, which he had purchased in 1796 from Benjamin Harrison V of Berkeley Plantation, which was originally built by a Capt. [76] The Mustangs play at Hooker Field in Martinsville. Writing in 1894, Theodore Roosevelt called Martin "a firm friend of the red race, [who] had earnestly striven to secure justice for them."[57]. [40] And in 1784, Thomas Jefferson directed Martin to use his connections with the Cherokees to negotiate for more land between the Carolinas and the Mississippi to establish American sovereignty over the region. He would hold this position until the year 1789, during which he also became an agent in the same role for the state of North Carolina. Don't Neglect These 6 Maintenance Tasks - Or Else, Debunked! Movoto's Comparative Market Estimated Value is $158,777 with a value per Sqft of $0. [note 10] Martin did little to disguise his contempt for the authorities of the State of Franklin, who, Martin wrote Henry, "immediately marched into the above mentioned Town, where they killed one Young [Indian] woman, and Shot Several others. Susannah Graves, the wife of Joseph Martin and Mary Graves the wife of Benjamin Cleveland were second cousins, common ancestor Capt. There is a legend that says shortly after their wedding, Martin and his new brother-in-law would engage in a duel that ended with Martin punching Graves so hard, that those who were with Graves that day went running for the hills.. 1106 Joseph Martin Hwy, Martinsville, VA: Darrell L East, Billie Nuckles: 1274 Joseph Martin Hwy, Martinsville, VA: Bobbi B Stallard, Fred A Stallard: 1336 Joseph Martin Hwy, Martinsville, VA: Shana Motley, John J Nemeth: 2834 Joseph Martin Hwy, Martinsville, VA: Daniel L Keeler, Helen E Keeler: 2959 Joseph Martin Hwy, Martinsville, VA: Florida K King, Giles King The median income for a household in the city was $27,441, and the median income for a family was $35,321. "[7] Capt. [18] Founder of the Hospital Association of Virginia, Dr. Jesse Shackelford was an early advocate of comprehensive care for state citizens. Using money he received as payment for leading expeditions throughout the frontiers of modern-day Kentucky and Tennessee, Martin bought a piece of land in Pittsylvania County that overlooked the Irvine River. The school serves approximately 400 students, about 130 of them are high school students. Joseph Martins extensive dealing with Native American tribes in the Appalachian region made him a logical candidate to be named as Agent and Supervisor for Indian Affairs for the State of Virginia. Moving closer to the Cumberland Gap, he built another new "Martin's Station", his third, in 1783. Henry County Courthouse Square, Martinsville, circa 1890. First name, please! [13] The city is repositioning itself long-term as a center for technology development and manufacturing. LGBTQ Legal Protections updated by Movement Advancement Project. Another Martin son, and veteran of the War of 1812, was Patrick Henry Martin. [21][22], In August of 2021, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam pardoned all 7 African-American men of the Martinsville Seven. . Shackelford Hospital was sold in 1946, and Martinsville General Hospital subsequently opened with Dr. John Shackelford as its first chief surgeon. [78], For other people named Joseph Martin, see. (Martin's Station, as the settlement was known, became a well-known stopover for westward-bound settlers for many years. "At present no such office as a standing Indian agent is appointed. But despite his misgivings over his father's polygamous relationship, Col. William Martin was still moved to say that Betsy's Ward's mother, The previous year, in April 1785, Patrick Henry first warned Joseph Martin that the encroachment of settlers of the secessionist. Martin Sr. came from a wealthy family of merchants in Bristol, England, and was sent to Virginia to establish business connections in the colony. "Gambling was a favorite pastime." As proof of his gifted abilities in surveying, Martin would receive 20,000 acres of land from Patrick Henry after winning a surveying contest. If these names sound confusing, its because in 1777 the western part Pittsylvania County split off to form Patrick Henry County and the Irvine River has since been renamed the Smith River. They still had a little rum remaining, and they drank to the health of the Duke of Cumberland. This property was listed for sale on January 6, 2023 by Keller Williams at $129,999. [note 8] Joseph Martin and Betsy Ward had two children. [39] In the fall of 1783, the State of Virginia built a new fort at the Cumberland Gap, replacing an older fort which was adjudged to lie within the boundaries of North Carolina. Daniel Boone and his party of explorers were stunned in 1769 when, upon their arrival in Powell's Valley, they discovered that Martin and his 20-man party had beaten them there. The Government of the Western Territory is charged with such affairs. The paper clip-shaped Martinsville Speedway, the shortest track in the NASCAR Cup Series at 0.526 miles (847m) and one of the first paved "speedways", is located just outside the city near the town of Ridgeway. An appointed city manager controls daily operations and manages the city's activities. ", On June 2729, 2008, 200 descendants of General Joseph Martin gathered in the city named for him to unveil a monument in his honor, at the Gen. Joseph Martin, Jr. [27] The time frame for this reversion remains unclear, as the city's petition to revert must first be approved by a three-judge panel[27] in the state courts, after which begins a complex process of negotiation with the county over the division of responsibilities. Taking note of the General's affection for his longtime servant, as well as the Martin's family members' sentiments toward Martin's constant companion, the family elected "by mutual consent" to leave Toby out of the inventory of General Martin's estate, and Toby "has ever since been free, and has made himself a good estate. [51]), But the forces allied against Martin overwhelmed Henry's defense, and in 1789, his career as Indian agent finished, General Martin sold his large holdings in the Powell's Valley and near Cumberland Gap and returned to his lands in Henry County next door to Henry's[note 13] to spend the rest of his life. They had a large family before Belinda's death in the late 1830s. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility. Stepping into the breach were several thriving plug firms which sold their merchandise across the nation beginning in the nineteenth century. Graves, a descendant of Captain Thomas Graves. The Indians being guides, they passed through the place now called Cumberland Gap, where they discovered a fine spring. [20], By 1775, when North Carolina merchant Richard Henderson purchased an immense tract of land from the Cherokees to found the short-lived Transylvania colony, in what is today Kentucky, Henderson turned to Martin as his agent in Powell's Valley. Our records for this property include the names of three recent residents. [6], By the end of the Revolution, Martin's place as chief colonial Indian agent seemed secure. Martinsville is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. Martinsville is located in the Southern Virginia region and is 30 miles (42 km) northwest of Danville,[31] 51 miles (82 km) south of Roanoke,[32] 91 miles (146 km) southwest of Lynchburg[33] and 48 miles (77 km) north of Greensboro, North Carolina.[34]. Another brother of Gen. Joseph Martin, William Martin, Sr., was the father of Gen. William "Buck" Martin, Jr., who served in the War of 1812 on Andrew Jackson's staff. "[note 12], "Partisans of the State in N[orth] Carolina afterwards found him obnoxious to their views," former Governor Henry wrote Virginia Senator William Grayson in urging Martin's reappointment in 1789, "and as I believe often endangered his Life For his duty called him to discourage their Disorderly conduct [and] thwart their favorite Schemes." Joseph Martin Sr. and his wife Susannah Chiles,[1] great-granddaughter of Colonel John Page, Joseph Martin Jr. was raised in a Virginia gentry family in Caroline and Albemarle Counties. Henry empathized with Martin, writing the General in May 1785 that "the disorderly behavior of the Franklin people, as they call themselves, gives me concern. [19] In 1970 Memorial Hospital of Martinsville opened its doors, replacing Martinsville General. John "Jack" Martin, Sr. and his Emory wife were the parents of a John Calvin Martin, Jr. who served as a judge on the supreme court of the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma, although he was only 1/4 Cherokee. Elementary school; Rich Acres Elementary School 400 Rich Acres School Rd, Martinsville, VA 24112 276-638-3366: Public: PK-5: 0.38: Patrick Henry Elementary School 1810 Church Street Ext., Martinsville, VA 24112 276-403-5812: Public: K-5: 3.04: Middle school; Martinsville Middle School 201 Brown St, Martinsville, VA 24112 276-403-5886: Public: 6-8: 3.04: Laurel Park Middle School He was removed from both positions due to his actions being viewed as too lenient towards the native population. When one often thinks of key figures of the Revolutionary War time period, names like Washington, Lafayette, and Jefferson come to mind. Martinsville Bulletin. Joseph Martin Jr. would not be content with life as a planter though, demonstrated by the fact that at the age of 16, he ran away from home and ended up at Fort Pitt (modern-day Pittsburgh, PA) where he enlisted to fight in the French & Indian War. The city of Martinsville, VA. is named for General Joseph Martin. Buy and sell with Zillow 360; Resources. Though the British army tried to win over the Native American tribes with gifts of weapons, horses, and money, Martin convinced many of the tribe leaders not to fight much to the chagrin of the British who were counting on them as allies. number you provided, including marketing by autodialer and prerecorded and artificial voice, and (In most cases, in bold anti-competitive moves, the two tobacco titans simply shut down their acquisitions overnight. Martin and his men were to go fight in a series of skirmishes against Native Americans which later became known as Lord Dunmores War. 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