Background
Martin, Fernando Wood was born on May 5, 1863 in Volga, West Virginia, United States. Son of Washington and Matilda (Cool) Martin.
Martin, Fernando Wood was born on May 5, 1863 in Volga, West Virginia, United States. Son of Washington and Matilda (Cool) Martin.
Bachelor of Science, Chaddock College, 1886. Doctor of Philosophy, Syracuse University, 1893. University of Leipzig, 1897 and 1897-1898.
Professor natural science, Chaddock College, 1886-1890. Lecturer on chemistry and toxicology, Quincy (Illinois) Medical College, 1889-1890. Professor natural science and vice president, Fort Worth (Texas) University, 1890-1892.
Professor chemistry, 1893-1929, vice president, 1894-1907, Randolph-Macon Woman’s College, professor emeritus, 1929.
Married Emma Herron, June 26, 1889.