Benjamin Hay Martindale

Ben Hay Martindale C.B. (1 October 1824 – 26 May 1904) was a British public servant who acted in several managerial positions in the young colony of New South Wales, where he was known as "Captain Martindale".

History Martindale was born in London, son of Benjamin Martindale, of Martindale, Westmorland. He was educated at Rugby School and the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, then in 1843 received a commission as second lieutenant with the Royal Engineers at Chatham Dockyard, later at Woolwich. Other postings followed, culminating in 1856 with his appointment as captain under the Inspector-general of Fortifications, London.

Appointed by Governor Denison,

Personal Martindale married Mary Elizabeth Knocker (died 1902); they had at least two sons.