George Martine (historian) facts for kids

George Martine (1635–1712) was a Scottish historian who lived in St. Andrews. He is known for writing about the history of the church in that area.

Life

Early Life and Career

George Martine was born on August 5, 1635. His father, James Martine, was a minister in the Church of Scotland in Fifeshire. George's grandfather, also named George Martine, was a leader at St. Salvator's College in St. Andrews.

In August 1666, George Martine became a clerk in St. Andrews. He held this job until August 1690. At that time, he lost his position because he was a Jacobite. This meant he supported the old royal family and refused to promise loyalty to the new rulers, King William III and Queen Mary II.

Later Years

Martine also worked as a secretary and friend to Archbishop James Sharp. Archbishop Sharp died in 1679.

In 1696, George Martine inherited land in St. Andrews from his father. He had also bought land called Clermont in 1668, so he was sometimes called "Martine of Clermont." He passed away on August 26, 1712.

Works

George Martine is best known for his history book called Reliquiæ divi Andreæ, or the State of the Venerable See of St. Andrews. He wrote this book in 1683. However, it was not printed and published until 1797, many years after he wrote it. The book was published from a copy owned by one of his family members.

Some notes from his personal book about household and travel costs were also printed. These notes showed his expenses when he traveled with Archbishop Sharp.

Family

In June 1668, George Martine married Catherine Winchester. She was the oldest daughter of James Winchester from Kinglassie, Fifeshire. George and Catherine had several children together. One of their children became a well-known doctor, named George Martine, the younger.