PUBLIC RECORD - Built in 1980, this - bedrooms, - bathrooms Single Family property at 1018 Joseph Martin Hwy, Martinsville, VA 24112 is approximately 1812 square feet. The data contained herein is copyrighted by CVRMLS, Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS (Roanoke, VA), LAR, Lynchburg Association of REALTORS and Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS is protected by all applicable copyright laws. He was one of five of Gen. Martin's sons who served in the War of 1812. [58] (In 1787 the North Carolina assembly chose Martin as Brigadier General of the Washington District.) Patrick Henry Elementary School 1810 Church Street Ext., Martinsville, VA 24112 (276) 403-5812: Public: K-5: 5.2: Middle school; Martinsville Middle School Capt. First name, please! Any dissemination of this information is in violation of copyright laws and is strictly prohibited. [53], Consequently, his appointment as agent was not renewed, despite Henry's repeated entreaties to political allies for Martin's reinstatement. 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. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.89. He was a young, trained lawyer, and died a bachelor on his trip home after the war. Other letters recounted Martin's dealings with the Indian tribes, as well as settlement efforts in Tennessee. Derks, Scott. New homes were constructed in the neighborhood, built with sound materials and with all city services for the first time. In 1799, Martin and his old friend Major John Redd of Henry County served as the two county representatives on the Virginia commission relating to the Alien and Sedition Acts.[60]. Martin arrived in Albemarle County in 1745, one of the original patentees. Schedule a tour This brick home has alot of potential. This 1,109 square foot home, which was built in 1958, sits on a 0.78 acre lot. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. [13] The city is repositioning itself long-term as a center for technology development and manufacturing. "Gambling was a favorite pastime." Martinsville is home to the Martinsville Mustangs of the Coastal Plain League, a collegiate summer baseball league. Though this fort would have to be re-established several times due to repeated attacks from Native Americans, Martin had established himself as one of the most skilled frontiersmen in all of the colonies, earning the respect of fellow frontiersmen like Daniel Boone. "He was born in Albemarle County in 1740, ran away to fight Indians at 17, became an Indian agent, land agent, and officer of militia, fighting Indians all up and down the frontier. Weeks of the incident. PUBLIC RECORDS for 576 Joseph Martin Hwy, Martinsville VA !'' This 16+/- acre property has beautiful, fenced pasture land with a creek that borders the right half and a spring on the left half. As of August 2010, the city's unemployment rate stood at 20 percent.[44]. Claim your home and get an email whenever there's an In the early 1990s, changing global economic conditions and new trade treaties made Martinsville textiles and furniture manufacturing economically unsustainable. [35] Following the British capture of Savannah and Augusta, Georgia in 17781779, English goods made their way to the Cherokee on the Savannah River, prompting some tribesmen to rejoin the English cause. Please check back later. 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. Many firms closed shop and laid off thousands of workers; the production moved offshore to other countries. General Joseph Martin, Jr. owned a slave named 'Toby' from the time Toby was about 25 years old, and in his letters to historian Lyman Draper, Martin's son Col. William Martin told Draper that Toby, "a bright mulatto, a little under middle stature, of great physical powers, as well as mental" had served his father for many years and had distinguished himself in several battles. [1] His father, Joseph Martin Sr., was the son of wealthy British merchant William Martin in Bristol, England,[note 1] who sent his son to Virginia as supercargo aboard his ship the Brice. This property was listed for sale on January 6, 2023 by Keller Williams at $129,999. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race. 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. The city of Martinsville, VA. is named for General Joseph Martin. For the avoidance of doubt, the accuracy of all information, regardless of source, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be personally verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals. COMPASS, the Compass logo, and other various trademarks, logos, designs, and slogans are the registered and unregistered trademarks of Compass, Inc. dba Compass in the U.S. and/or other countries.Corporate Responsibility, Privacy & Legal Notices: Compass is a licensed real estate broker, licensed to do business as Compass RE in Delaware, Idaho, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Tennessee, Compass Real Estate in Washington, DC, Wyoming and Idaho, Compass Realty Group in Missouri and Kansas, and Compass South Carolina LLC in South Carolina. Henry instructed Martin that he was "to reside at some place in that Nation in order to negotiate and direct all things relating to the Commonwealth and which concern the interest thereof, using your best endeavors from time to time to preserve peace with that Nation and to cultivate their present good Disposition." In January 1780, Virginia governor Thomas Jefferson directed Martin to negotiate with the Cherokees to secure land around a new fort being overseen by General George Rogers Clark at the mouth of the Ohio River (Fort Jefferson). 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. last name at graduation. [33][34], During the Revolutionary War it was the efforts of Joseph Martin (then a Major) that helped prevent the Overhill Cherokee from launching widespread attacks on American colonists, which Loyalist agents had attempted to incite. Among Martin's earliest excursions on the frontier was one made on behalf of family friend Dr. Thomas Walker. [56], Later Judgments on Martin's career as an Indian agent have been mixed. Employment protections include being fired, denied employment, or otherwise discriminated against by an employer. Based on information from one of the following Multiple Listing Services: CVRMLS, Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS (Roanoke, VA), LAR, Lynchburg Association of REALTORS and Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS. Information being provided is for the visitors personal, noncommercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties visitor may be interested in purchasing. Joseph Martin, Jr. was born in the year 1740 near Charlottesville in Albemarle County, Virginia. He was also responsible for the construction of the original Cannon County court house, erected in 1830. Capt. [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]. [41][42], Later, in a twist overlooked by most historians, Martin corresponded with Alexander McGillivray, the leader of the Creek Indians, who had Loyalist sentiments. In N.C. Capt. 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 As large land speculators, this fear was probably uppermost in the minds of many Virginia gentry. [59] During his military service in Georgia, Martin was elected to the Georgia legislature in 1783. Lots of kitchen cabinets on main level and more downstairs. No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified, and Compass expressly disclaims any liability in connection therewith. He returned a few years later in 1775 and built a new "Martin's station". It's located in a nice area of Martinsville. 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. They had a large family before Belinda's death in the late 1830s. Susannah Graves, of Spotsylvania County, Virginia, the wife of Joseph Martin, and her second cousin Mary Graves, who was married to Benjamin Cleveland, Susannah Graves was the daughter of William Graves and Mary unk, Mary was the daughter of Joseph Graves and Sarah Bunyard. They still had a little rum remaining, and they drank to the health of the Duke of Cumberland. 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. Equal Housing Opportunity. According to our records the last owners to this possession are Joyce Wilson and Steve Wilson. Gen. Joseph Martin, Jr.'s first wife was Sarah Lucas. Henry then commended Martin for his efforts to impose restraints upon the actions of the State of Franklin settlers, whose "frequent Butcherys of Indians & Refinement in cruelty sufficiently characterize these people who are Mr Martins decided Foes. Martin Sr. came from a wealthy family of merchants in Bristol, England, and was sent to Virginia to establish business connections in the colony. Geschichte. Martin's Station stood along the Wilderness Trail near Rose Hill, Virginia. 8 Myths About Renting You Should Stop Believing Immediately, 6 Ways Home Buyers Mess Up Getting A Mortgage, 6 Reasons You Should Never Buy Or Sell A Home Without An Agent, Difference Between Agent, Broker & Realtor, Real Estate Agents Reveal the Toughest Home Buyers They've Ever Met. [55] A year later, in 1790, when the governorship of the Southwest Territory opened up, Patrick Henry suggested Gen. Martin, along with George Mason, for the job, but both were passed over in favor of William Blount. 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. [29], According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.0 square miles (28.5km2), of which 11.0 square miles (28.5km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3km2) (0.5%) is water. As an editorial in the local newspaper noted, "One of the projects which won him considerable attention and praise was the instigation of the redevelopment of what was once known as Martinsville Cotton Mill Village. Find classmates from Joseph Martin Elementary School in Martinsville, VA. Sign up to reconnect with your friends and fellow graduates for free. Other historians have attributed the failure of the early settlement to the resistance of the Cherokee tribe to this earliest incursion. Claim your home and get an email whenever there's an By proceeding, you consent to receive calls and texts at the About This Home ''Calling all horse lovers!! 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. Public accommodations protections include being unfairly refused services or entry to or from places accessible to the public (retail stores, restaurants, parks, hotels, etc). When one often thinks of key figures of the Revolutionary War time period, names like Washington, Lafayette, and Jefferson come to mind. In his peripatetic life on the frontier, Martin was called upon to serve in the legislatures of several states. [8] Joseph Martin Sr. left some 300 acres of his landholdings to son Joseph Jr. at his death in 1762. 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. The Indians being guides, they passed through the place now called Cumberland Gap, where they discovered a fine spring. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 5.70% of the population. Trulia is a registered Trademark of Zillow, Inc. Zillow, Inc. holds real estate brokerage, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Zillow Group is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for individuals with disabilities. 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. 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. He helped clear out a portion of Martinsville called "Mill Town", which had sub-standard rental housing originally provided for 19th century employees of a now defunct cotton mill. The American Revolution ended in October 1781 with the surrender of General Cornwallis at Yorktown. Go check it out for yourself. 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). 1018 Joseph Martin Hwy is located in the - neighborhood in the Henry County Public Schools. Homes for sale; Foreclosures; For sale by owner; Open houses; New construction; Coming soon; Recent home sales; All homes; Bundle buying & selling. The city's chief industry for many early years was the manufacture of plug chewing tobacco. VII, October 1899, The Virginia Historical Society, Richmond, Va., 1899, A Short History of the Wilderness Road WildernessRoadHistory.pdf, Murders in the Cumberland Gap, Papers of the War Department, 17841800, Center for History and New Media, National Historical Publications and Records Commission, General Joseph Martin, Martinsville-Henry County Historical Society, General Joseph Martin, Papers of the War Department, 17841800, Center for History and New Media, George Mason University, Letter from Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Martin, Envisaging the West, Thomas Jefferson and the Roots of Lewis and Clark, "Letter, 1788 Nov. 8, Tugoloe [i.e., Tugaloo] to Alexander McGillory [i.e., McGillivray] / J. Martin", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Joseph_Martin_(general)&oldid=1129463110, Members of the North Carolina General Assembly, Members of the Tennessee General Assembly, Members of the Virginia House of Delegates, Militia generals in the American Revolution, People of Tennessee in the American Revolution, People of Virginia in the French and Indian War, Virginia militiamen in the American Revolution, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 25 December 2022, at 13:55. In 1774 he came to Henry County, established himself at Belle Monte on Leatherwood Creek, for nine years sat for his district in the general assembly, and in 1793 was made a brigadier general of state militia. [46] These actions resulted in a U.S. government lawsuit against American Tobacco Company. On the eve of the Battle of Guilford Court House, in February 1781, General Nathanael Greene wrote Martin and seven other officers including John Sevier, Arthur Campbell, and William Christian appointing them agents to treat with the Cherokees and Chicasaws "to afford the Said Tribes of Indians every mark of our good disposition towards them." For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record. There is also a guest house that goes with this property. The city's main industry for a century was furniture construction, and today Virginia furniture makers still reside in the region. Martinsville is the principal city of the Martinsville Micropolitan Statistical Area, with a population of 73,346 as of the 2000 census. [10] Following his early army service, Martin lit out for the rigors of the frontier, where he dressed in buckskin and was an early real estate speculator, trapper and fur trader and Indian fighter. And in him was depicted, as my father has told me, the most complete form of the aristocracy of the British government. Martin's "manner of treating with the Indians necessarily prevented his appointment," Senator Richard Henry Lee informed Patrick Henry in September 1789. <\ref> Wills of Joseph Graves, Thomas Graves and Benjamin Graves. Martin also gained 20,000 acres of land from Patrick Henry in a surveying contest at Powell Valley. Scuffling Hill was sold in 1804, and Martin would move his family to the Leatherwood area to a plantation home called Belmont which was purchased from Benjamin Harrison, Virginias fifth governor and signer of the Declaration of Independence. MLS # 138856 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. Martin was the third son Joseph Martin, Sr., a first-generation immigrant from England. As mentioned before, Joseph Martin was also a well-respected statesman, often being selected to serve in colonial or state governments in which he was leading expeditions or settlements. No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified, and Compass expressly disclaims any liability in connection therewith. As of the census[43] of 2010, there were 13,821 people, 6,498 households, and 4,022 families residing in the city. Martin was the third son Joseph Martin, Sr., a first-generation immigrant from England. "[45]:404, In some quarters Martin was seen as too lenient with the Indians, especially after an incident in 1786[note 9] when several young Cherokee warriors were said to have murdered two white settlers near Clinch Mountain. Take the US-29 S/US-58W/Danville Expy ramp to Greensboro/Martinsville Merge onto US-29 S/US-58 W Keep right to continue on US-58W Merge onto US-58W/US-58 Bus.W Use right lane to take US-58W ramp to US-220 Take the exit toward Joseph Martin Hwy. If they will not be subservient to the Rules and Regulations respecting Indian affairs, which prevail in all the States, they must expect none of the advantages of the Union. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Martin's descendants include his second eldest son Col. William Martin,[66] Tennessee pioneer,[67] and member of the South Carolina and Georgia legislatures;[68][69] son Col. Joseph Martin, member of the Virginia House of Delegates, the Virginia State Senate and the Virginia Constitutional Convention 18291830;[70] daughter Martha Martin, who was the 1st wife of William Cleveland, son of John (Preacher John) Cleveland, Jr., brother of Benjamin Cleveland, hero of the Battle of King's Mountain; William Cleveland was a nephew of Benjamin Cleveland; son Major Brice Martin, Tennessee pioneer and surveyor in 1801 of the disputed boundary between Virginia and Tennessee;. Property information referenced on this web site comes from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program of the MLS. Today, we are here to recognize a man whose deeds are often overshadowed by his compatriots, but without him, the Revolutionary War would not have been won, according to President Theodore Roosevelt. As proof of his gifted abilities in surveying, Martin would receive 20,000 acres of land from Patrick Henry after winning a surveying contest. Routes include parts of both Martinsville and Henry county. ;[73] United States Senator from Virginia Thomas Staples Martin from Charlottesville, Virginia. 8 Myths About Renting You Should Stop Believing Immediately, 6 Ways Home Buyers Mess Up Getting A Mortgage, 6 Reasons You Should Never Buy Or Sell A Home Without An Agent, Difference Between Agent, Broker & Realtor, Real Estate Agents Reveal the Toughest Home Buyers They've Ever Met. [19] In 1970 Memorial Hospital of Martinsville opened its doors, replacing Martinsville General. first name. After Sarah Lucas Martin's death, Joseph Martin, Jr. married Susannah Graves in Henry County, Virginia. Sorry, we can't find any similar sold homes at this time. This gave rise to the name of Cumberland Mountain and Cumberland River. This is why he was elected to the governing bodies of the states of Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia. 313 Joseph Martin Hwy, Martinsville, VA 24112 | MLS #342028 | Zillow By Agent By Owner New Construction Coming Soon Coming Soon listings are homes that will soon be on the market. Menu Log In Sign Up They were both born in Virginia and together had seven children, including Revolutionary War officer, Col. William L. Martin, who eventually moved to Smith County, in Middle Tennessee. to Gov[ernor of North Carolina, Richard] Caswell", "The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography", "General Joseph Martin, A Forgotten Pioneer, 17401808, Gordon Aronhime, Southwest Virginia Historical Society, ancestry.com", "Biography of Joseph Martin, General Joseph Martin Chapter, Tennessee Society of the Sons of the American Revolution", The Martin Family Cemetery on Belmont(e) Plantation, geocities.com, "Col. William Martin Cemetery, Cato, Trousdale County, Tennessee, ancestry.com", "Monument placed in Martin's honor, The Martinsville Bulletin, June 29, 2008", General Joseph Martin, An Unsung Hero of the Virginia Frontier, General Joseph Martin, speech by Robert L. Hughes, General Joseph Martin Chapter, Tennessee Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, josephmartinchapter.org, A Biographical Sketch of General Joseph Martin, by His Son, Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Virginia Historical Society, Richmond, Va., 1901, General Joseph Martin, by John Redd, Publications of the Southern History Association, Published by the Association, Washington, D.C., 1903, Reminiscences of Western Virginia: General Joseph Martin, John Redd, The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Vol. But this time on the frontier was after Martin had bought a large plot of land in Henry County with his earnings working for three years as an overseer for an uncle. 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. It was an appointment Martin would continue to hold until 1789. Gen. Martin's son, Capt. There is also a guest house that goes with this property. [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. [19] Following Martin's feat, the Albemarle County native became a force to be reckoned with in exploration circles, even though Martin's settlement was soon broken up by the Cherokees, who pushed back against the westernmost settlement yet attempted. "[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." [50], But having eventually struck a hard-won peace with the tribes, Martin bridled at the actions of the State of Franklin. The family name was pronounced MAR-TEEN in England, but the family's origins are likely, Although Joseph Martin inherited from his father over 300 acres of land as well as a half-interest in a plantation on a tributary of the. In exchange for acting as agent for the Transylvania colony, Martin was granted by founder Henderson preferential rights to Martin's land claim in Powell Valley. This web site may reference real estate listing(s) held by a brokerage firm other than the broker and/or agent who owns this web site. The speedway also host the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series.[79]. When the letter was discovered, the North Carolina General Assembly launched an investigation into Martin's conduct. The small fort provided protection plus supplies for hunters and immigrant families moving into Kentucky. First Baptist Church of East Martinsville, This page was last edited on 7 January 2023, at 00:34. Go check it out for yourself. [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. This is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,109 sqft property. Judge, John C. Martin of Tennessee. It was General Martin's intention, noted his son, that Toby be freed at Joseph Martin's death, but the General died intestate. number you provided, including marketing by autodialer and prerecorded and artificial voice, and "[45]:409, Ultimately, General Martin lost his appointment as chief Indian agent. This listing's school district is Henry County Public Schools. This brick home has alot of potential.It's located in a nice area of Martinsville.Go check it out for yourself.There is also a guest house that goes with this property. (Martin's Station, as the settlement was known, became a well-known stopover for westward-bound settlers for many years. This same Capt. The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only. [45]:413, General Martin and Governor Patrick Henry kept a long-running correspondence through the years, some of which concerned real estate speculation. email, from realtor.com and, Home Buyers Reveal: 'What I Wish I Had Known Before Buying My First Home, Selling Your Home? Workers carted logs into the construction site with oxen and then used ropes and horses to set those logs in place. [Ref; Wills of Joseph Graves and Thomas Graves]. Moving closer to the Cumberland Gap, he built another new "Martin's Station", his third, in 1783. The first fort was built in 1769, but Martin's party were attacked by the local Native Americans. He married Sophia Rucker, sister to his brother Lewis' wife, Belinda. [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. There were two Martin cousins with the same name who both served as judges. serves the greater Martinsville and Henry County area. Please check back later. Both men were fellow Virginia natives who struck out for the wilds, and both were ardent patriots. General Joseph Martin (17401808), born Albemarle County, Virginia, died Henry County, Virginia, Staff of Draper's Barber Shop, Franklin Street, Martinsville, 1920. They had 11 children, all of whom were born in Virginia, including: Col. Joseph Martin of Henry County, Va. As a very young man he first tried his hand at farming, next he worked for three years as an overseer on the huge plantation of his local Virginia kin, next he was a longhunter, and an explorer on the frontier for friend Patrick Henry, then an early pioneer and builder of Martin's Station in the "wild west," a surveyor of the KY/NC and TN/VA borders, an Indian agent/Indian fighter for Patrick Henry, a member at peace treaties with the Indians, and along with Dr. Thomas Walker, Joseph Martin named the Cumberland region and the Cumberland River, he served as a member of the legislatures of Virginia, Georgia, and North Carolina, he was lifelong friends with Gen. Thomas Sumter, he was also friends and brothers-in-law with Col. Benjamin Cleveland (both married Graves sisters), he was unsuccessfully nominated by Patrick Henry to the position of the first governor of the Southwest Territory, was the holder of some 80,000 acres across the Southeastern U.S. at one point. 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