Background
Martin, Mellen Chamberlain was born on July 26, 1886 in Three Oaks, Michigan, United States. Son of Moses Mellen and Mary (Pierce) Martin.
Martin, Mellen Chamberlain was born on July 26, 1886 in Three Oaks, Michigan, United States. Son of Moses Mellen and Mary (Pierce) Martin.
Bachelor of Laws, University of Michigan, 1912.
Admitted to Michigan Bar, June 1912, Illinois Bar, October 1912. Associate with law firm of Kirkland, Fleming, Green, Martin & Ellis, Chicago, since 1912, active partner since 1918. Director and general counsel Lake Shore National Bank since 1920.
Served as legal adviser Exemption Board Selective Service, Chicago, 1917-1918. Member Chicago National Guard Commission and of Civic and Social Commission, 1920. Member American, Illinois, and Chicago bar associations, Chicago Law Institute, Theta Delta Chirurgical
Clubs: Legal, Law, Chicago, University, Mid-Day, Tavern, Commonwealth (Chicago).
Married Clara Trueblood, August 22, 1914. Children: Edward Trueblood, Marilyn (Mistress Philip Mallen).