Frederick C. Martindale

Frederick C. Martindale (December 18, 1865  September 21, 1928) was a Michigan politician.

Frederick C. Martindale
Michigan Secretary of State
In office
1909–1914
GovernorFred M. Warner
Chase Osborn
Preceded byGeorge A. Prescott
Succeeded byColeman C. Vaughan
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 1st district
In office
January 4, 1905  1908
Preceded byWilliam P. Scullen
Succeeded byLawrence W. Snell
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the Wayne County 2nd district
In office
January 2, 1901  1902
Personal details
Born(1865-12-18)December 18, 1865
Ontario, Canada
DiedSeptember 21, 1928(1928-09-21) (aged 62)
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Mary Tireman

Early life

Martindale was born in Ontario, Canada on December 18, 1865, however his gravestone states that he was born in 1864.[1][2][3] Martindale was born to parents Wales C. and Clara Martindale.[1]

Career

Martindale was a lawyer. On January 2, 1901, Martindale as sworn in as a member Republican of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Wayne County 2nd district. He served in this position until 1902. In 1902, Martindale unsuccessfully ran for position of the member of the Michigan Senate from the 1st district. On January 4, 1905, Martindale was sworn in to this position, which he served in until 1908. Martindale served as Michigan Secretary of State from 1909 to 1914.[1][2]

Personal life

Marindale married Mary Tireman.[1]

Death

Martindale committed suicide via self-inflicted gunshot wound on September 21, 1928.[4] Martindale was interred at in Woodlawn Cemetery.[3]

References

  1. "Martin-trigona to Martiner". Political Graveyard. Retrieved December 14, 2019.
  2. "Legislator Details - Frederick C. Martindale". Library of Michigan. Retrieved December 14, 2019.
  3. "Frederick C. Martindale Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved December 14, 2019.
  4. "Mount Pleasant Daily Times, 21 September 1928". Digital Michigan Newspapers. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
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