John Strickler Martin

John Strickler Martin (October 11, 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 1923 to 1931. Martin was also a teacher, piano and organ merchandiser, famed White Wyandotte chicken farmer, Reeve of Port Dover, and the Grand Master Mason of the Grand Lodge of Canada.

John Martin
Ontario MPP
In office 1926–1931
Preceded by	New riding
Succeeded by	Arthur Campbell Burt
Constituency	Norfolk
In office 1923–1926
Preceded by	Joseph Cridland
Succeeded by	Riding abolished
Constituency	Norfolk South
Personal details
Born	October 11, 1875 Haldimand County, Ontario
Died	May 13, 1931 (aged 55) Port Dover, Ontario
Political party	Conservative
Spouse(s)	Lillian Else ​ (m. 1909)​
Occupation	Farmer

Martin was born in Haldimand County, Ontario (Walpole Township). He was the eldest child of George and Clara (Strickler) 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.[1]

Martin served as Minister of Agriculture for the province from 1923 to 1930.[2] He died in office in 1931.[1]

References

1. "Last Tributes Paid as Ontario Mourns J.S Martin's Death". The Globe. May 18, 1931. p. 5.
2. AL Normandin (1932). Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1931.

External links

• Ontario Legislative Assembly parliamentary history (archived)