My Genealogy Hound

MORGAN W. MARTIN, of Murray, was born near Murray, Calloway County, April 2, 1844. His father, R. J. Martin, was a native of Hopkins County, Ky., was a farmer, and engaged also in tobacco dealing and mercantile pursuits. His wife, formerly Miss Harriet Williams, is a native of the State of Delaware. To them were born four children, of whom our subject is the only one living. His grandfather, James Martin, came from Virginia; was one of the first settlers of Calloway County, Ky. His other grandfather, Morgan Williams, was one of the pioneer Methodist ministers of the State. Subject was fairly educated, but his plans for the future were interrupted by the breaking out of the war, when he enlisted as a private in Company G, Seventh Kentucky Infantry, and served three years, being in the battles of Shiloh, Guntown and other battles of the southwest campaign. At Shiloh he was wounded. He served till the close of the war, and for gallant conduct was promoted to sergeant. In 1865 he returned to Murray, and continued his studies in the Murray Seminary, was afterward teacher in that Institution, and has later taught various district schools. In 1876 he went to Morley, Mo., and engaged in the drug business; returning to Murray, he taught school in Calloway and in Marshall Counties. In 1878 he purchased an interest in the drug business of W. E. Dale, the style of the firm being Dale & Martin. Mr. Martin is the clerk and treasurer of the Christian Church of Murray, and is also a member of the Masonic fraternity. He is the present chairman of the town board of trustees, and also chairman of the trustees of the Murray Male and Female Institute.