The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-25
Or. H. M. D. MARTIN DEAD.
HE PASSES AWAY AFTER LONG
ILLNESS.
Was Successful Physician and Con-
federate Veteran.

Was Successful Physician and Con-
federate Veteran.
DR.. II. McD. Martin died at his home
in this city Wednesday night at $3.50, alter
a period of i'll health for more than a
year, aged 76 years.
The deceased was born in the Isle ni
SKYE, Highland of Scotland, March 10,
1928 He was educated at Glasgow and
Edinburgh. lie came TO this country
and went to Louisiana in 1893 Tor the
benefit of his health, intending to remain
only few months, but was persuaded
by his uncle. who owned plantation TO
remain and finish his medical education
in the University of Louisiana. gradu-
ating in 1855. lie practiced in Ouachita
Parish until 1859, when he returned to
Edinburgh to pursue post graduate
course of study. Early in 1861, hearing
of the prospect Of war in the United
States. he determined to participate in
the effort of the South for independence
and reached New York on March l 1861.
Proceeding directly to New Orleans he
rendered his service. and was appointed
assistant surgeon OF the 9TH Louisiana
regiment and later was made surgeon
His regiment came to Virginia, was a
part of the Army OF Northern Virginia, and
participated in all of its battles. Affect
tyshurg he was thrown from his horse,
had his shoulder dislocated, and WAS
disabled for field service for several
months.
lie was given leave OF absence, and
while yet carrying his arm in Il sling,
came to Fredericksburg and WAS married
on July -. 1868. TO Miss Ella McCarty
Virginia lady of Scotch descent, whom
he had met few months previous at
Stonewal Jackson headquarters, where
divine service was being conducted at
the time. This lady preceded him to the
grave only few weeks ago. Alter the
war he established himself in the medical
practice here. where he has since cOntin
ued with a well deserved allotment oil
the prosperity and happiness that have
fallen 10 Virginia in the latter days. lie
was an ardent admirer aud close friend
/ of the late Gen. John Il. Gordon.
DR.. Martin had been an elder in the
| Presby terrain church for "A period OF over
/ ~ Year,, WAS lutlutti VI 'hN Nt"N,
Medical Society and Marine Hospital
Surgeon of this city. He was a man oI
the highest character and always enjoy
ed the respect and confidence OF the PEG
pie of this community and section. lie
leaves three children. Mrs W. l.. seldom
of Savannah, Ca; Rev, Hugh Med. Mar
tin. of Baltimore, Md, and Mrs K Lee
Stoffregen. of this city. Funeral services
were held from the presby terrain church
Friday evening at o'clock Rev DR. } W
Rosebro and Rev. H H. Barber otlici
ating. The pall-bearers were:
Active-Dr J n Barney, ). W. Somer'
vile. S. g. Howison. j W Adams, Judge
J. T. Goolrick, Ii II. Johnston, {. W
Jones, ID. NJ. Lee.
Honorary-St. Geo. K. Ftzhugh, Dr.
J. f. Thompson, DR.. J +. Tompkins, Dr.
A. c. Doggett. Dr. + T. Jett Or. b
Hsles. DR.. " j. Chewing, DR.. I. C.
Montague, Frank T. Stesrns, Ii W
shepherd. Sr.. NJ. G Willis. J. b. Ficklen
Thos. z. Wallace, : G. Pey ton, Frank I
Forbes. Thos. II Franklin, Robt. I
Knox. NJ. h. Rowe, b Goldsmith, Isaac
Hirsh.