John Strickler Martin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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politician, 1919-1931 Ontario Member of Provincial Parliament representing Norfolk South and then Norfolk
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Place of Birth: Haldimand County, Ontario, Canada
About 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.
- Strickler 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.Martin served as Minister of Agriculture for the province from 1923 to 1930.
- He died in office in 1931.
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