Frederick C. Martindale


Frederick C. Martindale was a Michigan politician.

Early life

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

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.

Personal life

Marindale married Mary Tireman.

Death

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