Background
MARTIN, George Peter was born on October 10, 1823. 2nd son of late John Martin, Royal Navy, of Stoke Damerel, Devon.
MARTIN, George Peter was born on October 10, 1823. 2nd son of late John Martin, Royal Navy, of Stoke Damerel, Devon.
One daughter Entered Royal Navy, 1840. Promoted Paymaster, 1848, for special service in the settlement of the San Juan de Nicaragua dispute. Secretary to the Commanders-in-Chief East Indies and Pacilic.
At the bombardment of Petropolovski, 1852 (medal and clasp).
Secretary to the Commanders-in-Chief at Queenstown, the Mediterranean, the Nore, and at Devonport. While Fleet-Paymaster in the Royal Yacht, 1807-1875, served on the Admiralty Committee on Ships’ Books and several other Admiralty Committees.
Barrister-at-Law, 1872. Deputy JudgeAdvocate of His (or Her) Majesty Fleet, 1875-1902.
(J.B. 1902; Royal Navy. Justice of the Peace Hampshire.
Club: Army and Navy.
Spouse 1853, Christiana, 2nd d, of Thomas Crossing, Justice of the Peace, of Stoke-Devonport.