James Martin

James Martin, son of William and Jane Martin, was born in England October 22, 1833. About 1837 his parents migrated to Cangada and settled near Paris, where James resided until 1S51, when he came to Lafayette. He learned the carpenter's trade from his brother-in-law, E. G. Hill; subsequently attended the Northern Illinois Institute at Henry, and returning to Lafayette has followed his trade down to the present time, being counted among the skilled mechanics of the county. In 1801 he married Miss Mary, daughter of Zeba Nicholls, of Sussex county, New Jersey, and sister of Dr. Nicholls, of Lafayette. They are the parents of four children: Attie B., William, Edward G. and Robert J. Elfie M. died May 30, 1886, aged twenty-two years. Mr. and Mrs. Martin are members of the Methodist church. He is an official of that church; has served as trustee of the village several terms, and also as constable and collector. For years he voted with the Republican party, but since the organization of the Prohibition party has proven one of its warmest supporters.