John Strickler Martin
John Strickler Martin (1875 – May 13, 1931) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Norfolk South and then Norfolk in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1919 to 1931.
He was the son of George Martin and educated in Port Dover and at Toronto University. In 1909, he married Lillian Else. He taught at the local high school for a number of years. Martin was chair for the local Board of Trade and served as reeve for Port Dover from 1922 to 1923. He bred poultry and raised cattle on his farm. Martin served as Minister of Agriculture for the province from 1923 to 1930. He died in office in 1931.
References
- Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1931, AL Normandin
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