John S. Martin (politician)

John S. Martin (August 2, 1855 – June 9, 1946[1]) was a farmer and political figure on Prince Edward Island. He represented 4th Queens in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1912 to 1919 as a Conservative and was Speaker of the assembly from 1916 to 1917.

He was born in Kinross, the son of Samuel Martin and Sarah Campbell, and was educated in Uigg.[1] In 1875, he married Hattie M. McKenzie.

He was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1919.[1]

References

  • Chambers, EJ Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1917
  1. 1 2 3 Weeks, Blair (2002). Minding the House: A Biographical Guide to Prince Edward Island MLAs. Acorn Press. ISBN 1-894838-01-7.


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