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JAMES G. MARTIN, of Middletown, was born of Irish parentage in Dublin, Ireland, February 1, 1852. He is a son
of John and Ann Martin. His father and also his grandfather were architects and builders in the old country. His
father died in Australia about 1880. The subject of this sketch was educated at Clongeswood College in Dublin,
Ireland. He came to America in 1869, settling in Middletown, Orange County. He identified himself with Howell Hinchman
& Co., remaining there a brief period, and then worked as journeyman at the moulder's trade for four years.
In 1891 he formed a partnership with Thomas H. Butler and under the firm name of Butler & Martin built the
present commodious shops. After a year Mr. Martin purchased his partner's interest and has since continued the
business alone. In November, 1871, he married Miss Mary A. Cunningham, of Middletown; her death occurred in October,
1886. Five children were born by this union. He chose for his second wife Mrs. Annie (Houston) Kilbride, of Middletown,
and they are the parents of two children. In local politics Mr. Martin takes an active part. He is a democrat and
has served as supervisor. He is a member of the Port Jervis B. P. O. E. No. 645, the Knights of Columbus, and is
an active member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church of Middletown.
From:
The History of Orange County New York
Edited by: Russel Headley
Van Deusen and Elms, Publishers
Middletown, N. Y. 1908
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