Frederick C. Martindale
Frederick C. Martindale (December 18, 1865 – September 21, 1928) was a Michigan politician.
Frederick C. Martindale | |
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Michigan Secretary of State | |
In office 1909–1914 | |
Governor | Fred M. Warner Chase Osborn |
Preceded by | George A. Prescott |
Succeeded by | Coleman C. Vaughan |
Member of the Michigan Senate from the 1st district | |
In office January 4, 1905 – 1908 | |
Preceded by | William P. Scullen |
Succeeded by | Lawrence W. Snell |
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Wayne County 2nd district | |
In office January 2, 1901 – 1902 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Ontario, Canada | December 18, 1865
Died | September 21, 1928 62) | (aged
Political party | Republican |
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
- "Martin-trigona to Martiner". Political Graveyard. Retrieved December 14, 2019.
- "Legislator Details - Frederick C. Martindale". Library of Michigan. Retrieved December 14, 2019.
- "Frederick C. Martindale Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved December 14, 2019.
- "Mount Pleasant Daily Times, 21 September 1928". Digital Michigan Newspapers. Retrieved February 5, 2021.