Edwards, Rev. Jonathan. "An Illustrated History of Spokane County, State of Washington." San Francisco: W. H. Lever, 1900. p. 712. REINHARD MARTIN proprietor of the Henco brewery, corner Fifth and Ash streets, a pioneer of 1889, is a native of Baden, Germany, born December 14, 1861. At an early age he learned the trade of a brewer and engaged in that business. He emigrated to America in 1883, locating in New York City, where for the ensuing six years he followed his trade. In 1889, however, he came to Spokane and accepted a position as foreman of the New York brewery and after remaining with them for three years, entered the employ of the Galland Burke brewery, by which he was engaged until December 1, 1895. He then moved to Missoula, Montana, built a brewery and was in business for himself for three years, but at the end of that time he sold out and came again to Spokane. In 1899 he purchased the Henco brewery, which has a capacity of fifteen thousand barrels per year and gives steady employment to about twelve men. Mr. Martin is a member of the B. P. O. E., the I. O. O. F. and the Sons of Herman, and he also belongs to the Turnverein. He was married in New York City, August 10, 1884, to Miss Lena Welle, a native of Germany, and they have three children, namely: Charles, William and Alfred. ************************ Transcribed for the Washington Biographies Project in July 2007 by Diana Smith. Unless otherwise stated, no further information is available on the individuals featured in the biographies.