Josiah Martin | |
|---|---|
 Martin, c. 1775 | |
| 9th Governor of North Carolina | |
| In office 12 August 1771 – 4 July 1776 In exile 4 July 1776 – September 3, 1783 | |
| Monarch | George III |
| Preceded by | James Hasell (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Vacant (American Revolution) (Title next held by Richard Caswell) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 April 1737 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 13 April 1786 (aged 48) London, England |
| Resting place | St George's Hanover Square Church, London, England |
| Spouse |
Elizabeth Martin (m. 1761) |
| Profession | Military officer, official |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Great Britain |
| Branch | British Army |
| Years of service | 1756–1769 |
| Rank | Lieutenant-Colonel |
| Unit | |
| Battles | |
Josiah Martin (23 April 1737 – 13 April 1786) was a British Army officer and colonial official who served as the ninth and last British governor of North Carolina from 1771 to 1776.