[p. 673] a leading business citizen of New Castle, who handles staple and fancy groceries, is a native of this city, born in 1874, and is a son of C. J. Martin, who has been a resident of New Castle ever since the close of the Civil War, in which he served for three years.
William H. Martin obtained his educational training in the excellent schools of his native city and then assisted in his father's store until in November, 1906, when he embarked in a grocery business for himself, locating at No. 158 East Long Avenue. He carries a complete line, has a steady trade and is numbered with the city's enterprising and representative business men.
On January 29, 1894, Mr. Martin was married to Miss Jennie Evans, who is a daughter of the late John T. Evans, who was a native of Wales and an old resident of New Castle. Mr. and Mrs. Martin have one child, Sarah Elizabeth. Mr. Martin is a member of the Primitive Methodist Episcopal Church.
20th Century History of New Castle and Lawrence County Pennsylvania and Representative Citizens Hon. Aaron L. Hazen Richmond-Arnold Publishing Company, Chicago, Ill., 1908
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