Santa Cruz County Biographies

BENJAMIN R. MARTIN

Submitted by Kathy Sedler

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        Benjamin R. Martin, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Martin, of Santa 
Cruz, was born at Watsonville June 13, 1865. He acquired his early education in 
the public schools of that city. His first business experience was obtained 
while acting in the capacity of clerk, which position he filled for two years. 
Ambitious of using his exertions in a larger field, he went to San Francisco, 
where he secured a position with M. Ehrman & Co. Subsequently he became 
identified with the management of the wholesale drug store of Wakalee & Co., 
where he remained about one year. During the last part of 1884 he accepted a 
position as copyist in the office of his father, who had just been elected to 
the responsible position of county clerk, auditor, and recorder of Santa Cruz 
County. Upon attaining his majority he received the appointment of deputy clerk, 
which position he now holds. Mr. Martin is a charter member of Santa Cruz 
Parlor, N. S. G. W., and was its first President. On September 8, 1890, he was 
married to Miss Lottie D. Kellog� a Native Daughter, and member of Santa Cruz 
Parlor, N. S. G. W. Mr. Ben. Martin is one of Santa Cruz' most estimable young 
men, and is a general favorite in society circles.
 
HISTORY OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.-  E. S. Harrison, 
Pacific Press Publ. Co., San Francisco, 1891