Person Record

Metadata

Name

Martin, Douglas

Othernames

Douglas Elijah Martin

Born

1846

Birthplace

Franklin Falls, NY

Places of residence

Franklin Falls, NY
Paul Smiths, NY
Brighton, NY

Father

Hugh Martin

Mother

Sally Goodell

Notes

Douglas was one of the guides photographed by A.W. Durkee at Paul Smiths boathouse on August 8, 1884.

Occupation

1870 US Census lists him as a Stage Driver.
He served many years as a guide at Paul Smiths Hotel. In later years he was a guide and caretaker for a Mrs. Godfrey of New York City.

Relationships

Sister: Paul Smith's wife, Lydia Martin Smith.
Brother: Henry (1840-1915), a guide and a caretaker for the Japanese-style camp of Frederick Vanderbilt on Upper St. Regis Lake ("Pine Tree Point").