Percy Martin (1871–1958) of Daimler
1871 June 19th. Born in Columbus, Ohio, USA, the son of John Henry Martin and his wife Amanda
1892 Graduated as a mechanical engineer (in electrical engineering) at Ohio State University
1901 October. Appointed works manager of Daimler at Coventry. Remained with the company until he retired in 1934.
1902 July. Married Alice Helen Heublein (d. July 1958) of Hartford, Connecticut, and they had two children - John and Helen.
1911 Living at "The Spring" Kenilworth: Percy Martin (age 39 born United States), Director of Engineering Works - Married. Three servants.[1]
He became a naturalized British citizen.
Chairman of Daimler from January 1934 to October 1935
1958 November 10th. Died, following a heart attack, at The Spring, Kenilworth
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- ↑ 1911 Census