John Martin was born on Wednesday 25 May 1932.

John married Patricia Mary Phillips on Saturday 11 September 1954 in St James Church, Wednesbury, Staffordshire.

He had the following children from his marriage to Patricia Mary Phillips:

- David Martin	born in 1955 (date suppressed).
- Anita Martin	born in 1957 (date suppressed).
- Philip Martin	born in 1959 (date suppressed).
- Timothy Martin	born in 1961 (date suppressed).
- Alistair Martin	born on 9 February 1965.

John was a Clergyman.

John died on Wednesday 25 May 2005 in Cornwall.