Martin, James G. (James Grubbs), 1935-

James G. Martin, son of Rev. Arthur Morrison Martin and Mary Grubbs Martin, was born in Savannah, Ga., 11 December 1935. In 1960 he received his Ph.D. in chemistry from Princeton University. From 1966 to 1972, Martin served on the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners, serving as chair, 1967-1971. In 1968, he was a delegate to the Republican National Convention. Martin served six consecutive terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's Ninth Congressional District, 1972-1984, and sat on the Republican Study Committee, Republican Conference Research Committee on Science and Aeronautics, Committee on Ways and Means, Ad Hoc Committee on Energy, and House Budget Committee. In 1984, he was elected North Carolina's 65th governor.

From the description of James G. Martin papers, 1973-1992. WorldCat record id: 14117508

James Grubbs Martin graduated from Davidson College in 1957 and Princeton University in 1960 with a PhD in Chemistry. From 1960-1972 he was an associate professor of Chemistry at Davidson College. In 1973 he was elected as a Republican to the U.S. House of Representatives, and in 1985 he became governor of N.C. In 1986 he was awarded an honorary degree from Davidson College. He led the 1992 "Fund for Science at Davidson College," and that same year the college presented a portrait of him. In 1992 he retired from political life and became chairman of the board that directs the James Cannon Research Center of Carolinas Medical Center.

From the description of Collection [archives], 1955- (American Museum of Natural History). WorldCat record id: 722301425

11 December 1935 Born in Savannah, Ga., the son of Rev. Arthur Morrison Martin and Mary Grubbs Martin

1953 Graduated from Mt. Zion Institute in Winnsboro, S.C.

1957 Received a B.S. degree from Davidson College, Davidson, N.C.

1957 Married Dorothy McAulay (their children are: James G., Jr., Emily, and Benson)

1960 Received a Ph.D. in chemistry from Princeton University

1960-1972 Taught chemistry at Davidson College until his election to Congress

1966-1972 Served on the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners. Served as chairman, 1967-1971

1968 Served as a delegate to the Republican National Convention

1968-1970 Founded and served as first chairman of the Centralina Regional Council of Governments

1970-1972 Served as vice-president of the National Association of Regional Councils

1970-1972 Served as the first Republican president of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners

1972-1984 Served six consecutive terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's Ninth Congressional District. Served on the Republican Study Committee, Republican Conference Research Committee, Interior and Insular Affairs Committee, Committee on Science and Aeronautics, Committee Ways and Means, Ad Hoc Committee on Energy, and House Budget Committee.

1984 Elected North Carolina's 65th governor

1985-1993 Served as Governor of North Carolina

1992 Appointed chairman of Research Development Board at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C.

From the guide to the James G. Martin Papers, 1973-1992, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.)