Partner, A.C. Martin and Associates, Architects, Los Angeles, CA, 1975-

Relocation

David Martin was born in Los Angeles, CA, on 10/07/1942, the son of architect Albert Carey Martin, Jr., and Dorothy Dolde.

The 1950s US Census recorded the Martins living at 1069 Beverly Boulevard in Whittier, CA. The household included, his parents and David's older brother, Albert Carey Martin III and his younger sister Mary Martin. (See Ancestry.com, Source Citation National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Whittier, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 3598; Page: 75; Enumeration District: 19-1904, accessed 01/29/2024.)

Parents

David C. Martin's grandfather was A.C. Martin, Sr, the founder of A.C. Martin, Architect in 1906. His father was Albert C. Martin, Jr., an architect active as a Partner in the family firm, and his uncle, J. Edward Martin, was also a Partner in 1975.

His mother was Dorothy V. Dolde (born 11/26/1915 in FL-d. 10/22/2011 in Arroyo Grande, CA). According to the Los Angeles Times obituary of her: “Dorothy was the daughter of former President of the Bank of Whittier, Charles H, Dole. [She] graduated from the University of Southern California and throughout her life was very active with the Los Angeles Orthopedic Hospital’s Searchlighters Support Group, the Assistance League, the University of Southern California’s Town and Gown Alumni Association, and the Banning Museum in Long Beach.” (See "Martin, Dorothy Dolde," Los Angeles Times, 11/02/2011, p. 15.)

His siblings included Albert Carey Martin III (born 01/14/1939-d. 05/29/1999), Mary Marquardt Martin, Claire Martin, and Charles D. Martin.

Spouse

He wed Mary Margaret Klaus (born 04/19/1944 in Los Angeles County, CA) in Los Angeles, CA, on 12/14/1968. She attended the University of Southern California (USC).

Her parents were Frank Albert Klaus (born 07/08/1915 in PA-d. 06/22/2010 in CA), a manufacturer, and Mary M. McCurry, (born 05/02/1919 in OK-d. 09/05/1997 in Los Angeles County, CA), who worked in the home.)