| Frederick C. Martindale | |
| Office: | Michigan Secretary of State |
| Term Start: | 1909 |
| Term End: | 1914 |
| Governor: | Fred M. Warner Chase Osborn |
| Predecessor: | George A. Prescott |
| Successor: | Coleman C. Vaughan |
| State Senate2: | Michigan |
| District2: | 1st |
| Term Start2: | January 1, 1905 |
| Term End2: | 1908 |
| Predecessor2: | William P. Scullen |
| Successor2: | Lawrence W. Snell |
| State House3: | Michigan |
| District3: | Wayne County 2nd |
| Term Start3: | January 1, 1901 |
| Term End3: | 1902 |
| Birth Date: | 18 December 1865 |
| Birth Place: | Ontario, Canada |
| Spouse: | Mary Tireman |
| Party: | Republican |
Frederick C. Martindale (December 18, 1865September 21, 1928) was an American politician who served as the 26th Secretary of State of Michigan from 1909 to 1914 as a member of the Republican Party. He previously served in both chambers of the Michigan Legislature.
Martindale was born in Canada West on December 18, 1865.[1] [2] Martindale was born to parents Wales C. and Clara Martindale.[1]
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]
Marindale married Mary Tireman.[1]
Martindale killed himself via self-inflicted gunshot wound on September 21, 1928.[3]