He was married August 20, 1874 to Elizabeth Jane Royal. To this union were born nine children, five boys and four girls: Ralph Edward Martindale of Worthington, IN; John Frank Martindale of Sharkey; Darwin G. Martindale of Bicknell, IN; Aytchaphala (Mrs. Truman) Stringfellow of Bloomfield; Jesse Benjamin, deceased; Flordella (Mrs. Ezra) Brosman of Broadland, IL; Barbara (Mrs. Ray) Wilson of Palestine, IL; Wm. Andy Martindale of Sharkey and Velma Martindale who remains at home.
He leaves a wife, eight children, twenty-four grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter to mourn his departure. He was in poor health for four months, only confined to his bed three weeks. He was patient during all his sickness and said he was prepared for the home prepared above. He was buried at three p.m. Monday at Walnut Grove cemetery.
We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for their kindness during the sickness and death of our beloved husband and father.
Mrs. Elizabeth Martindale and children
He was married August 20, 1874 to Elizabeth Jane Royal. To this union were born nine children, five boys and four girls: Ralph Edward Martindale of Worthington, IN; John Frank Martindale of Sharkey; Darwin G. Martindale of Bicknell, IN; Aytchaphala (Mrs. Truman) Stringfellow of Bloomfield; Jesse Benjamin, deceased; Flordella (Mrs. Ezra) Brosman of Broadland, IL; Barbara (Mrs. Ray) Wilson of Palestine, IL; Wm. Andy Martindale of Sharkey and Velma Martindale who remains at home.
He leaves a wife, eight children, twenty-four grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter to mourn his departure. He was in poor health for four months, only confined to his bed three weeks. He was patient during all his sickness and said he was prepared for the home prepared above. He was buried at three p.m. Monday at Walnut Grove cemetery.
We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for their kindness during the sickness and death of our beloved husband and father.
Mrs. Elizabeth Martindale and children
Inscription
Year of birth for Andy Martindale as it appears on the marker (1857) conflicts with year (1856) stated in the newspaper obituary.
Family Members
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Ralph Edward Martindale
1876–1948
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John Frank ""Tude"" Martindale
1877–1965
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Darwin Jethro Martindale
1880–1956
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Aytchaphala Martindale Stringfellow
1882–1970
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Jesse Benjamin Martindale
1885–1918
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Floradella "Della" Martindale Brosman
1888–1972
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Barbara Ellen Martindale Wilson
1890–1973
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Velma Beatrice "Trixie" Martindale Beaman
1894–1961
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William Andrew ""Andy"" Martindale Jr
1895–1979
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