MARTIN, Charles

Charles Martin, near St Michael's Church, Oxford Terrace, Christchurch



Charles Martin (c. 1842-1905) photographer, married Isabella Mayne at St Mary's Church, Opawa, Christchurch on 17 January 1872. He died in Wellington in 1905 and was buried on 24 January 1905 in Barbadoes Street Cemetery, Christchurch aged 63 years.
Christchurch Library - Church record transcripts.

C. Martin, photographer, Oxford Terrace purchased the old St Michael Church building. He intended to use the timber for the construction of two cottages. - The Star, Issue 1294, 18 April 1872, Page 2.

At the 1874 Exhibition held in Christchurch, C. Martin received a Certificate of High Commendation for photography. -
The Star, Issue 1928, 9 May 1874, Page 2

CHATHAM ISLANDS.

Mr Martin, a photographer, from Christchurch, who is on a professional tour through the islands, has been laid up for some months, suffering from injuries received by falling from a horse. He has, however, recovered sufficiently to resume his tour.
Southland Times, Issue 2569, 18 October 1876, Page 2


A new feature at Agricultural Shows - At the Show held at Oamaru the other day (says the local Times) there were some very handsome photographic views of Oamaru, and portraits of our residents, exhibited in the tent set apart for grain, plants, &c. The exhibitor was Mr C. Martin, photographer, of Thames street. As there was no class for exhibits of the photographic art, no prize could be awarded, but it is expected that next year a class will be set apart for exhibits of this kind.
Southland Times , Issue 2617, 5 December 1876, Page 2

Mr. G. A. Dawson, accountant for Messrs. Yerex, Barker, and Finlay, of Wellington, was married in Wellington last week to Miss Florence Martin, daughter of the late Mr. Charles Martin, of Berhampore. The bride was given away by her grandfather, Mr. Mayne, of Christchurch, and was attended by two of her sisters, Misses Maude and Hilda Martin. Mr. J. F. Jones was best man, and Mr. Southwick acted as groomsman. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. Dowdney, of Wanganui. Amongst the wedding gifts was one from tho staff of Yerex, Barker, and Finlay.
Evening Post, Volume LXIX, Issue 96, 25 April 1905, Page 4









Mrs Jane Whitmore