William Martin Dering

In the novel The Sittaford Mystery, William Martin Dering is the father of the novelist Martin Dering. According to records at Somerset House uncovered by Inspector Narracott, William married Martha Rycroft in 1894. Martha Rycroft is also the sister of Mr Rycroft, the resident of Cottage No. 3 in the village of Sittaford. This made Mr Rycroft the uncle of Martin Dering.