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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
Paterson and Martin
Paterson and Martin, (John Paterson and James Barry Martin), Builders, Elizabeth Stre t, Wellington, Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. Although only a short time established, this firm has come into prominence owing to the number of important buildings which have been erected by it. Among the most important may be mentioned the Convalescent Home, additions to the Home for the Aged and Needy, warehouses for Messrs. W. H. Green and Co., Mr. F. C. Brailsford, and for the Wellington Woollen Company. Mr. John Paterson was born in Aberdeen in 1860 and was educated at the local school. He was apprenticed to Mr. Tuenon, of Turriff, in the north of Aberdeen. After serving his time, he went to London and improved his knowledge of the trade. He then crossed over to New York and worked at his trade for two years, when he returned to His native land. After a short time, he came to New Zealand by the s.s. “Doric,” landing in Wellington in 1884. He was employed by Messrs. Barry and McDowall for five years, and assisted in the erection of such buildings as the National Mutual Life Assurance Society's office, the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company's premises, and many others. He is a member of the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners, of which he was Secretary for two years. He is a member of the Wellington Builders' Association. As an Oddfellow, he has belonged to the Antipodean Lodge for several years. He resides at McIntyre's Avenue. Mr. James Barry Martin also hails from the “land o' cakes”; he was born at Aberdeen on the 24th of October, 1859. He was apprenticed to Messrs Warwick and Daniel, the large builders, of Aberdeen. He afterwards went to London, and worked at the trade there for eighteen months. In company with Mr. Paterson, he came to New Zealand, and was employed by Messrs. Barry and McDowall until joining Mr, Paterson in business. Mr. Martin belongs to the same Societies as his partner.