Background
Martin, John Edward was born on October 23, 1916 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Albert C. and Carolyn Elizabeth (Borchard) Martin.
Martin, John Edward was born on October 23, 1916 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Albert C. and Carolyn Elizabeth (Borchard) Martin.
Student, University Southern California, 1934-1936; Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering, University Illinois, 1939.
Structural engineer, Albert C. Martin & Associations, Los Angeles, 1939-1942; partner, Albert C. Martin & Associations, Los Angeles, 1945-1975; managing partner, Albert C. Martin & Associations, Los Angeles, 1975-1986.
Founding member board trustees Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, California, 1971-1998, emeritus, 1998. Lieutenant Council for Exceptional Children, United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1945. Fellow American Society of Civil Engineers.
Member Structural Engineers Association California, Consultant Engineers Association California, Jonathan Club (board directors 1978-1981), California Club, Ranchero Visitadores, Valley Hunt Club, Flintridge Riding Club, West Hills Hunt Club (Master of Fox Hounds 1975-1988), Saddle & Sirloin Club, Heritage Foundation, Traditional Mass Society (founder), Pacific Legal Foundation (charter).
Married Elizabeth Jane Hines, May 27, 1944. Children: Nicolas Edward, Peter Hines, Sara Jane McKinley Reynolds, Christopher Carey, Elizabeth Margaret Ferguson.