Meet Luke Martin, the son of former save and soldier in the United States Colored Troops and accomplished brick mason.
This segment of "The New Bernian" takes us to the Saint John Missionary Baptist Church on Walt Bellamy Drive in New Bern. Luke Martin. Mr. Martin's father fought in the Civil War after fleeing slavery eventually joining the 35th US Colored Troops. Luke P. Martin not only fought in the war but he helped originate and pastor the historically landmarked, St John's Baptist Church.
Interview recorded April 11 2012 with Luke Martin – Interview by Nelson McDaniel and Bernard George. Recorded by JT Rogers for the CIty of New Bern series, "The New Bernian". Presented by the AAHC ORAL HISTORY LIBRARY.
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