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Author: S. J. Clarke (Publisher, 1922)

W. R. MARTIN.
    W. R. Martin of Fort Smith, recognized as one of the leading attorneys of
Arkansas, was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on the 6th of February, 1865. The
period of his minority was passed in his native state and when he had mastered
the elementary branches of learning he continued his studies in the University
of Alabama, in which he pursued an academic course, winning the degree of
Bachelor of Arts at his graduation in 18S2, while the following year the Master
of Arts degree was conferred upon him. In further preparation for a professional
career he entered the law department of the University of Virginia and attained
his LL. B. degree in 1884.

    Returning to his native city, Mr. Martin there opened an office and entered
upon the active practice of his profession in the month of June, but on the 2d
of May, 1885, removed to Arkansas, settling in Fort Smith, where he has since
made his home. Advancement at the bar is proverbially slow, yet no dreary
novitiate awaited him. He soon gained recognition of his ability and for many
years his practice has been extensive and of an important character. He is
remarkable among lawyers for the wide research and provident care with which he
prepares his cases. At no time has his reading ever been confined to the
limitations of the questions at issue. It has gone beyond and compassed every
contingency and provided not alone for the expected, but for the unexpected,
which happens in the courts quite as frequently as out of them. His legal
learning, his analytical mind, the readiness with which he grasps the points in
an argument, all combine to make him one of the capable lawyers practicing at
the Arkansas bar, and his name is associated with much notable litigation heard
in the courts of his district.

    Mr. Martin was united in marriage to Miss Sue Bozman, a daughter of J. A.
Bozman of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and they have become the parents of six children,
two of whom have passed away, while four are yet living, namely: Mrs. Sue
Williams of Fort Smith; Mrs. Julia Coulson of Detroit; Mrs. Ann Ross of Fort
Smith; and Mary, at home.

    During the World war Mr. Martin served on various committees in soliciting
funds for financing the war and upholding the interests of the government and
was active in connection with the Red Cross. Although he had no sons to give to
his country, all three of his sons-in-law were in the service, Mr. Ross being a
member of the Marine Corps and wedding Ann Martin after his return. Mr. Williams
was in the aviation branch of the service, and Mr. Coulson was connected with
the navy. In all matters pertaining to public welfare Mr. Martin displays an
intelligent and helpful interest. He belongs to the Business Men's Club, with
which he has been identified since it was first organized. He is also well known
in fraternal circles, being a Knight Templar Mason, a member of the Benevolent
Protective Order of Elks and of the Knights of Pythias. His life is guided by
the teachings and high purposes of these societies, and his sterling character
worth commands the respect and confidence of all, while his professional
abilities have gained him high standing among the leading attorneys of the state.


Additional Comments:
Citation:
Centennial History of Arkansas
Volume II
Chicago-Little Rock: The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company
1922


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