9th governor of North Carolina (in office from 1771 to 1776)
For the New Zealand academic, see Josiah Martin (teacher).
His Excellency
Josiah Martin
Martin, c. 1775
9th Governor of North Carolina
In office 12 August 1771 – 4 July 1776 In exile 4 July 1776 – September 3, 1783
Monarch
George III
Preceded by
James Hasell (acting)
Succeeded by
Vacant (American Revolution) (Title next held by Richard Caswell)
Personal details
Born
(1737-04-23)23 April 1737 Dublin, Ireland
Died
13 April 1786(1786-04-13) (aged 48) London, England
Resting place
St George's Hanover Square Church, London, England
Spouse
Elizabeth Martin
(m. 1761)
Profession
Military officer, official
Military service
Allegiance
Great Britain
Branch
British Army
Years of service
1756–1769
Rank
Lieutenant-Colonel
Unit
22nd Regiment of Foot
68th Regiment of Foot
Battles
Seven Years' War
French and Indian War
Siege of Louisbourg
Battle of Quebec
Invasion of Martinique
Anglo-Spanish War
Battle of Havana
Josiah Martin (23 April 1737 – 13 April 1786) was a British Army officer and colonial official who served as the ninth and last British governor of North Carolina from 1771 to 1776.
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