John Martin (New Zealand politician)
John Martin | |
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 Martin in circa 1880 | |
| Born | 11 November 1822 |
| Died | 17 May 1892 (aged 69) |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Known for | naming Martinborough in his namesake |
John (Johnny) Martin (1822 – 17 May 1892) was a "labourer, carter, merchant, politician, runholder, [and] land speculator".[1]
Early life[edit]
Martin was born in Moneymore, County Londonderry, Ireland on 11 November 1822. His family travelled to New Zealand on Lady Nugent, eventually landing at Port Nicholson, on 17 March 1841.[1]
Political career[edit]
Martin was made a justice of the peace by William Fitzherbert in 1876, and in 1878 was called to the New Zealand Legislative Council by Premier George Grey.[1]
He was to be a member of the Legislative Council from 25 July 1878 to 17 May 1892, when he died.[2] During his 14-year career in the Legislative Council, he only spoke four times, and came to be known as the "silent member".[1]
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