Robert Martin 
             
                Date published: 04/09/2019 
                © Cllr. Anthony Pick  
            
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ROBERT MARTIN 
Robert Martin (1807-60). Saddle manufacturer, currier, and leather seller in the market place. Also made harness, twine, and sacks. Alderman.  
He was declared bankrupt 1839,* but appears to have recovered his reputation.  
  
* George Elwick, The Bankrupt Directory, from December 1820 to April 1843 (1843). 
  
Note: Robert Martin was Mayor of Newbury 1845 
  
  
            Sources: from “The Mayors of Newbury” compiled by Clr. Anthony Pick and entered here with his consent.  | 
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