CS Martin, Thomas Staples

Thomas Staples Martin
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Born: July 29, 1847

Birthplace: Scottsville, Virginia

Father: John Samuel Martin 1815 – 1867

Mother: Martha Ann Staples 1819 – 1906

Wife: Lucy Chambliss Day 1874 – 1915

Education:

1864 – 1865: Attended Virginia Military Institute​

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1865 – 1867: Attended University of Virginia​

Civil War Career:

1864: Missed the fighting with the Cadets at Battle of New Market​

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1864: Served in the Skirmishes at Lynchburg, Virginia with the Cadets​

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1864: Served in the Valley Campaign​

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Served in the Defense of Confederate Capitol at Richmond, Virginia​

Occupation after War:

Attorney in Albemarle County, Virginia​

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Member of Board of Visitors of Miller Manuel Labor School​

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Member of the Board of Visitors at University of Virginia​

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1895 – 1919: United States Senator from Virginia​

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1901 – 1907: Chairman Senate Corporations Organized in D.C.​

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1910 – 1911: Chairman Senate Public Health and National Quarantine​

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1911 – 1913: Chairman of Senate Democratic Party Caucus​

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1913 – 1919: Chairman of Senate Appropriations Committee​

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1917 – 1919: Chairman of Senate Democratic Party Caucus​

Died: November 12, 1919

Place of Death: Charlottesville, Virginia

Age at time of Death: 72 years old

Burial Place: University of Virginia Cemetery, Charlottesville, Virginia