Background
MARTIN, James was born on December 16, 1802 in Lochee, Dundee. Son of Peter and Margaret Martin.
MARTIN, James was born on December 16, 1802 in Lochee, Dundee. Son of Peter and Margaret Martin.
Studied at common schools in Scotland.
Settled in United States 1SS4. Continuously in newspaper profession. Foreign many years reported legislative proceedings of New Jersey State Legislature in Trenton, New Jersey
Helped to expose tho corruption and misgovernment which drove the Democratic party from power, and worked hard for the election of Governors Griggs,Voorhees, Murphy, and Stokes.
Always fought dishonest politicians of all parties. Connected with New York Tribune, 1895-1906. Editor and Publisher Morning Star and Evening Star, Newark, New Jersey (United States).
Spouse 1889, Helen T. B. Welsh (graduate of Mount Pleasant College, Liverpool).