Re: Morgan Martin b. 1806 NY/Green Bay, WI 1880
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Morgan Martin b. 1806 NY/Green Bay, WI 1880
Charlene Reinhart 11/23/05
"Hazelwood (pictured) sits in the heart of the Astor neighborhood on its original site overlooking the Fox River. Built in the Greek Revival style in 1837, it was the center of social, literary, and ploitical accomplishment for nearly a century. The legend persists that the Wisconsin Constitution, approved by President Polk in 1848, was based on conversations held around the dining room table."
"The house was built by Morgan Martin, a lawyer born in Lewis County, New York in 1805. Martin served in the Wisconsin Territorial Legislature and after Wisconsin became a state. Martin married Elizabeth Smith, and together they collected a vast number of historical items. Among their treasures was George Washington's flute. Although many of the items have been scattered, Elizabeth's diaries remain to provide a personal glimpse of early pioneer life in Wisconsin. The Martins valued education and helped establish Lawrence College in Appleton, Wisconsin."
"Sarah Greene Martin (pictured), daughter of Morgan and Elizabeth, served on the committee to plan the 1927 DAR conference in Wisconsin. In 1893, she co-authored the book, 'Historic Green Bay.' Sarah was among the founding members of the Green Bay Historical Society."