Surnames: Martin, Brown, Springer
Benjamin B Martin was born in Fayette county, Penna, June 18, 1862, and is a son of Edmund Martin and Elizabeth Brown Martin.Benjamin Martin, grandfather, was one of the early settlers in the county and was a soldier in the War of 1812.
Edmund Martin was in his time one of the leading merchants of Belle Vernon, as well as an extensive dealer in stock in Fayette and Westmoreland county. He is a native of Pennsylvania, born December 1, 1806, and died February 5, 1876. He was an earnest supporter of the Baptist church, a good citizen and a useful businessman. His wife, Elizabeth Brown Martin, was a native of Pennsylvania and a daughter of Benjamin Brown who was an old settler and leading citizen of his day.
Benjamin B Martin, whose name is the caption of this sketch, received his education in the common schools. At an early age he entered into the mercantile business at Belle Vernon and successfully continued it until 1889.
He was married September 30, 1886, to Miss Lizzie Springer, daughter of James M Springer. Their union has been blessed with one child: Sarah E Martin.
Mr Martin is a young man qualified by good business training and considerable business experience to successfully prosecute any enterprise in which he may embark.