James Bruce Martin

Background

Martin, James Bruce was born on May 11, 1916 in Medford, Oregon, United States. Son of George Paulin and Frances Ann (Neevel) Martin.

Education

Bachelor, Linfield College, 1938. Master of Arts, University Kansas, 1941. Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1949.

Career

Assistant instructor University Kansas, Lawrence, 1938-1941. Research chemist Ethyl Corporation, Detroit, 1941-1945. Research assistant Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1945-1948.

Research chemist Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, 1948-1977. Horticulturist Jenera, Ohio, from 1984.

Achievements

• James Bruce Martin has been listed as a noteworthy Research chemist, horticulturist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Chemical Society, North America Gladiolus Council (eastern regional vice president 1985-1986, 1st vice president 1987-1989, president 1990-1991), Northwestern Ohio Gladiolus Society (vice president 1980-1993), Canada Gladiolus Society, Pennsylvania Gladiolus Society, Mens Garden Clubs of America.

Interests

• Avocations: gardening, fruit growing, traveling.

Connections

Married Lucille Lola Craig, January 30, 1941. Children: David Craig, Gerald Smith, Mary Frances.

Father:

George Paulin Martin

Mother:

Frances Ann (Neevel) Martin

Spouse:

Lucille Lola Craig

child:

Mary Frances Martin

child:

David Craig Martin

child:

Gerald Smith Martin