Elijah Martindale
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Elijah Martindale was an Indiana
pioneer
and a leader of the Restoration Movement
in that state. He was called Elder Elijah Martindale.
in about 1801 and there they established a farm just outside of Waynesville, Ohio
. There the family lived, largely self-sufficiently, making their own clothes and raising their own food. In about 1811, Martindale’s father determined to move again. He resettled the family to Whitewater Valley, in Indiana Territory
, on a brook still called Martindale Creek. The family raised a cabin in October and cleared eight or 10 acres (40,468.6 m²) by the following spring. During the aftermath of the Battle of Tippecanoe
and during the conflict with Great Britain
later called the War of 1812
, the neighboring settlers decided to erect a small fort around the Martindale cabin and several moved in. Uncomfortable with the rough lifestyle, Martindale’s parents decided to move back to Ohio
and waited out the war there before returning to Indiana.
In October, 1815, Martindale married a Wayne County, Indiana
pioneer named Elizabeth Boyd. In the spring of 1832 Martindale moved with his wife to Flat Rock, near New Castle, Indiana
, in Henry County, Indiana
. In 1865 they moved to New Castle.
; Rush County, Indiana
; Delaware County, Indiana
; Madison County, Indiana
and some in Hancock County, Indiana
and in Ohio. He organized, or inspired the formation of Disciples of Christ churches throughout eastern Indiana and Ohio, including: Hillsboro, Henry County, Indiana
; New Lisbon, Indiana
; Middletown, Indiana
; Prairie Township, Indiana
; Bentonville, Indiana
; Plum Creek, Indiana; and Fairview, Indiana
.
He is interred at South Mound Cemetery, New Castle, Indiana
.
, a founder of the catalog of lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory.
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
pioneer
Settler
A settler is a person who has migrated to an area and established permanent residence there, often to colonize the area. Settlers are generally people who take up residence on land and cultivate it, as opposed to nomads...
and a leader of the Restoration Movement
Restoration Movement
The Restoration Movement is a Christian movement that began on the American frontier during the Second Great Awakening of the early 19th century...
in that state. He was called Elder Elijah Martindale.
Background and Family Life
Martindale was born in Laurens County, South Carolina. He moved with his family to Warren County, OhioWarren County, Ohio
Warren County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. The population was 212,693 at the 2010 census. Its county seat is Lebanon. Warren County was erected May 1, 1803, from Hamilton County, and named for Dr...
in about 1801 and there they established a farm just outside of Waynesville, Ohio
Waynesville, Ohio
Waynesville is a village in Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2000 census, the village population was 2,558, up from 1,949 in 1990. It is named for General "Mad" Anthony Wayne. The village, located at the crossroads of U.S. Route 42 and State Route 73, is known for its...
. There the family lived, largely self-sufficiently, making their own clothes and raising their own food. In about 1811, Martindale’s father determined to move again. He resettled the family to Whitewater Valley, in Indiana Territory
Indiana Territory
The Territory of Indiana was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from July 4, 1800, until November 7, 1816, when the southern portion of the territory was admitted to the Union as the state of Indiana....
, on a brook still called Martindale Creek. The family raised a cabin in October and cleared eight or 10 acres (40,468.6 m²) by the following spring. During the aftermath of the Battle of Tippecanoe
Battle of Tippecanoe
The Battle of Tippecanoe was fought on November 7, 1811, between United States forces led by Governor William Henry Harrison of the Indiana Territory and Native American warriors associated with the Shawnee leader Tecumseh. Tecumseh and his brother Tenskwatawa were leaders of a confederacy of...
and during the conflict with Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
later called the War of 1812
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a military conflict fought between the forces of the United States of America and those of the British Empire. The Americans declared war in 1812 for several reasons, including trade restrictions because of Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American merchant...
, the neighboring settlers decided to erect a small fort around the Martindale cabin and several moved in. Uncomfortable with the rough lifestyle, Martindale’s parents decided to move back to Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
and waited out the war there before returning to Indiana.
In October, 1815, Martindale married a Wayne County, Indiana
Wayne County, Indiana
Wayne County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 68,917. The county seat is Richmond.-History:...
pioneer named Elizabeth Boyd. In the spring of 1832 Martindale moved with his wife to Flat Rock, near New Castle, Indiana
New Castle, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 17,780 people, 7,462 households, and 4,805 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,987.5 people per square mile . There were 8,042 housing units at an average density of 1,351.3 per square mile...
, in Henry County, Indiana
Henry County, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 48,508 people, 19,486 households, and 13,971 families residing in the county. The population density was 124 people per square mile . There were 20,592 housing units at an average density of 52 per square mile...
. In 1865 they moved to New Castle.
Ministry
In 1820, Martindale preached his first sermon. From then until his death, he preached throughout Henry County, Wayne County, Fayette County, IndianaFayette County, Indiana
-2010 Census Data:As of the census of 2010, there were 24,277 people and 9,719 households residing in the county. The population density was 113 people per square mile . There were 10,898 housing units at an average density of 51 per square mile...
; Rush County, Indiana
Rush County, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 18,261 people, 6,923 households, and 5,046 families residing in the county. The population density was 45 people per square mile . There were 7,337 housing units at an average density of 18 per square mile...
; Delaware County, Indiana
Delaware County, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 118,769 people, 47,131 households, and 29,692 families residing in the county. The population density was 302 people per square mile . There were 51,032 housing units at an average density of 130 per square mile...
; Madison County, Indiana
Madison County, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 133,358 people, 53,052 households, and 36,234 families residing in the county. The population density was 295 people per square mile . There were 56,939 housing units at an average density of 126 per square mile...
and some in Hancock County, Indiana
Hancock County, Indiana
Hancock County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2010, the population was 70,002. The county seat is Greenfield.-Geography:...
and in Ohio. He organized, or inspired the formation of Disciples of Christ churches throughout eastern Indiana and Ohio, including: Hillsboro, Henry County, Indiana
Hillsboro, Henry County, Indiana
Hillsboro is an unincorporated town in Prairie Township, Henry County, Indiana....
; New Lisbon, Indiana
New Lisbon, Indiana
New Lisbon is an unincorporated town in Dudley Township, Henry County, Indiana....
; Middletown, Indiana
Middletown, Indiana
Middletown is a town in northwest Henry County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,322 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Middletown is located at ....
; Prairie Township, Indiana
Prairie Township, Indiana
Prairie Township is the name of six townships in the U.S. state of Indiana:* Prairie Township, Henry County, Indiana* Prairie Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana* Prairie Township, LaPorte County, Indiana* Prairie Township, Tipton County, Indiana...
; Bentonville, Indiana
Bentonville, Indiana
Bentonville is an unincorporated community in central Posey Township, Fayette County, Indiana, United States. It lies along CR700N northwest of the city of Connersville, the county seat of Fayette County. Its elevation is 1,060 feet , and it is located at...
; Plum Creek, Indiana; and Fairview, Indiana
Fairview, Indiana
Fairview is an unincorporated town in Green Township, Randolph County, Indiana, United States....
.
He is interred at South Mound Cemetery, New Castle, Indiana
New Castle, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 17,780 people, 7,462 households, and 4,805 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,987.5 people per square mile . There were 8,042 housing units at an average density of 1,351.3 per square mile...
.
Trivia
Elijah Martindale was the father of lawyer and businessman James B. MartindaleJames B. Martindale
James B. Martindale was a founder of the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, the noted catalog of lawyers. He was also known as J.B. Martindale....
, a founder of the catalog of lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory.