J. P. MARTIN

    J. P. Martin, a farmer, was born in Darby Township October 2, 1836.  His parents, James and Edith (Penrose) Martin, were natives of Lancaster County, Penn.  They come to Union County in a wagon, arriving in Darby Township, in September 1835.  Mr. Martin erected a log house on the site of our subject's present residence, and is still living, in the seventy-eighth year of his age.  He reared a family of six children, of whom four are now living.  Our subject is the only son.  He was reared on the homestead and educated in the schools of his native place, and Otterbein University.  In September 1869, he removed to his present location.  In the second year of the rebellion, Mr. Martin enlisted in Company D, Fortieth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry.  He served three months, and was discharged by an act of the War Department.  He reenlisted in November 1862, in - Ohio Cavalry, and served till the close of the war.  He was subsequently employed in the mustering service at Louisville, Ky.  At the termination of this military service, be returned home, and November 1867, was married to Miss Harriet, daughter of Frederick Sager.  Two children were the fruits of this union-James H. and Jasper M.  Mrs. Martin was reared to womanhood in Darby Township, and educated in the Female Department of the Ohio Wesleyan University, from which institution she graduated in June 1867.  Mr. Marlin finished his course in the Otterbein University, in June 1861, and ever since has displayed an active interest in educational affairs.