Hon William Lee Martin

Hon William Lee Martin

From the Hon. W. Lee Martin Collection
Agency: AEFV
Accession: W1248

William Lee Martin, known as Lee Martin, was born in Oamaru on 7 February 1870. He was a Labour Member of Parliament for Raglan 1927-1931 and then from 1935-1943. He was Minister of Agriculture and Friendly Societies from 1935-41. He did not seek re-election in 1943 due to ill health. He became a member of the legislative council (Upper House) from 1946 until his death on 21 December 1950.

Mr and Mrs Lee Martin celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1944. His family consisted of 3 sons and 3 daughters.