James B. Martindale (March 30, 1836 – May 17, 1904) was an American attorney and a founder of the ''

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'', the noted legal reference and catalog of

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s that has since become Martindale-Hubbell, an information services company.

Biography

Martindale was born on his family's farm in

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, the son of pioneer and judge

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. He studied law and was admitted to the bar, later establishing his own law firm Martindale Law and Collection Agency in

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, which he later moved to Chicago. He led the New York City branch office of the firm. He published the first issue of ''Martindale's Directory'' in 1868. After the early death of his wife, James Martindale was left to raise his two sons, who later became his business partners. He also wrote poetry, often devoted to rural and peaceful home surroundings among familiar scenes and friends. Martindale died at the age of 68 in Brooklyn,

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, and his son, George, took over his law practice and publishing business.

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