William Martin (1856 - 1938)

Born 21 Jun 1856 in Westbury, Tasmania, Australia

Ancestors

Biography

William Martin was born in Tasmania, Australia

1856 - William was born. ^{[1] [2]}He was the son of Edward Martin and Anne Dumas.

He was a Lieutenant Colonel commanding the 12th Australian Infantry. (Launceston Regiment) and the Tasmanian Rangers, Barrister and Solicitor. Educated Launceston and Geelong Grammar Schools. He was a director of the Tasmania woolgrowers Agency co Ltd, Scott and Griffiths Ltd, Tamar Brewery Launceston, married to Kate, dau of the Hon C.J. Weedon, one son, two daughters. recreation golf, Address: Patterson St Launceston. 1879 - Lieutenant in Tasmania Volunteer Rifle Regiment.

1881-83 - Adjunct

1887 - Major commanding

1888 - V.D.

1897 -Brevet Lt Col

1901 - Lieutenant Colonel

1938 -He passed away.

The profile photo is of William and his brothers. Edward Martin is the one with the bushiest beard. Marcus is at the top of the picture. Opposite Edward is John and below John is Francis. That leaves William below Edward in the photograph.

Sources

1. ↑ Australia Birth Index, 1788-1922
2. ↑ Johns's Notable Australians, 1906 for William Martin,Name: William Martin Birth Date: 21 Jun 1856 Birth Place: Westbury, Tas Residence Date: 1906 Residence Place: Australia