Charles Martin | |
|---|---|
| President of Hampden–Sydney College | |
| In office 1848–1849 | |
| Preceded by | F. S. Sampson (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Lewis W. Green |
| President of Hampden–Sydney College | |
| In office 1856–1857 | |
| Preceded by | Albert L. Holladay |
| Succeeded by | John M. P. Atkinson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 26, 1817 Vergennes, Vermont |
| Died | March 10, 1888 (aged 70) Danville, Virginia |
| Spouse | Margaret C. Watkins |
| Children | Stanley W. Martin Williams Venable Martin Lydia Berkeley Martin |
| Alma mater | A.B. Jefferson College LL.D. Hampden–Sydney LL.D. Washington & Jefferson |
| Profession | Professor |
Charles Martin (April 26, 1817 – March 10, 1888) was twice an acting President of Hampden–Sydney College from 1848 to 1849 and again from 1856 to 1857.[1]
Biography
Charles Martin attended Jefferson College where he was a member of the Gamma chapter of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity.[2] Martin graduated from Jefferson College in 1842 and spent the majority of his career as an educator.[2] From 1847 until 1871 he was a professor of Languages — interrupted for two years by service in the Confederate States Army as adjutant, lieutenant and captain.[3]
After he left Hampden–Sydney he taught at Virginia Tech,[3] and, in 1876, was awarded an LL.D. degree by both Hampden–Sydney and Washington & Jefferson. In his later years he served as a government clerk and Clerk of a United States District Court.[2]
References
- ↑ Brinkley, John Luster (1994). On This Hill: A narrative history of Hampden–Sydney College, 1774–1994. Hampden–Sydney, VA: Hampden–Sydney College. p. 854. ISBN 1-886356-06-8.
- 1 2 3 Herron Jr., James T. (November 1976). "Beta Theta Pi, The First Fraternity at Jefferson College". The Jefferson College Times. Washington, PA. Retrieved October 7, 2014.
- 1 2 "Dr. Walter Stephenson Vice President of V.P.I." The Record of the Hampden–Sydney College Alumni Association. Hampden–Sydney College. 20 (3): 8. April 1946. Retrieved 7 October 2014.