William Martin (Canadian politician)

William George Martin (September 13, 1886 – December 19, 1973)[1] was a Canadian clergyman and politician.

[1] He was born in Milton Abbot, Devonshire, England, the son of William Martin, and came to Canada in 1910, settling in Calgary, Alberta.

On his return to Canada, he received a degree in theology from Victoria College in Toronto, Ontario.

He served as an assistant minister for the Methodist Church in Hamilton and then was a chaplain overseas during World War I.

[1] He was a backbench supporter of Dufferin Roblin's government throughout his time in office and also served four years as deputy speaker for the assembly.