Josiah Martin (April 23, 1737 on the island of Antigua - July, 1786 in London, England) was the colonial governor of the Province of North Carolina (1771-1775). Martin became an ensign in the British army in 1756, and rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel in 1769. He was appointed the royal governor of North Carolina, succeeding William Tryon, who had been transferred to Province of New York. After his home was attacked by Whigs on April 24, 1775, … Wikipedia
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