L. H. Martin Biography


	This biography appears on page 1891-1892 in "History of South 
	Dakota" by Doane Robinson, Vol. II (1904) and was scanned, 
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	L. H. MARTIN, proprietor of the Sunnyside stock ranch, located in 
Davison county, about four and one-half miles from Mitchell, was born 
on a farm in Jackson county, Iowa. He received his early educational 
training in the common schools of the various localities where his 
parents resided, and he has made his home in South Dakota for the major 
portion of the time since 1888. He was engaged in farming in Clay 
county during the period when the grasshopper plague worked such havoc, 
and after his crops had been destroyed for three successive seasons he 
removed to Iowa, where he was engaged in farming. He has never lost 
faith in South Dakota, however, and has now located here for thc 
purpose of making it a permanent home. His farm is one of the model 
places of Davison county, being improved with modern and attractive 
buildings and having the best of facilities for the raising of stock, 
besides agricultural products if so desired. On his farm are found the 
best types of horses, cattle and swine, and he makes large shipments 
each year to the eastern markets. In politics he gives a staunch 
allegiance to the Republican party. Mr. Martin was united in marriage 
to Miss Annie Johnson, and they have had eight children.