William Joseph Madden (1860 - 1950)

Born Jun 1860 in Madden's Flats, Sussex, Kings, New Brunswick, British North America

Ancestors

Husband of Josephine Rosalie (LaBerge) Madden — married 1896 in Iowa, United States

Died 16 Nov 1950 at age 90 in Portland, Washington, Oregon, United States of America [uncertain]

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William Madden has Irish ancestors.

Biography

William Joseph Madden, son of Patrick Madden and Ann McManus, was born in June 1860 in Madden's Flats, Sussex, Kings, New Brunswick, British North America (now Canada).

Like the other members of his family, William was Roman Catholic by religion.

In 1870 William Madden is recorded as being white, male, twelve years of age, and living in the household of his father in Sioux City, Woodbury county, Iowa. ^[1]

In 1880 William J. Madden is recorded as being years twenty-two year of age and living in the household of his father in Sioux City, Woodbury county, Iowa. ^[2]

In 1896 William wed Josephine Rosalie LaBerge (1868 - 1942). They had at least three children, all born in Iowa:

1. Cleo Marie Madden, born Jun 1897;
2. Lura Monica Madden, b. Mar 1899;
3. Pauline Marguerite Madden, b. Feb 1900.

In 1900 Wm. J. Madden is recorded as being thirty-nine years old, white, male, married, and living in Sioux City, Woodbury county, Iowa. ^[3]

In 1910 William J. Madden is recorded as being fourty-seven years old, white male, married, living in Onawa, Monona county, Iowa. ^[4]

In 1920 William J. Madden is recorded as being fifty-seven years old, white, male, married, farmer, living in Forest Grove, Washington county, Oregon. ^[5]

William Joseph Madden died on 16 November 1950 in Portland, Washington county, Oregon. ^[6]

Origin and Meaning of the Surname Madden

Madden - Irish Gaelic; shortened Anglicised form of Gaelic Ó Madáin; found in County Galway. ^[7] Recorded as Madain, Madden, Maddin, Madigan, MacAvaddy, this is a famous Irish surname. It derives from the pre-10th century Old Gaelic name O'Madain, translating as Descendant of the Hound. ^[8]

Sources

1. ↑ 1870 United States Federal Census of Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa. Text: "Name: William Madden; Age in 1870: 12; Birth: Abt 1858 - New Brunswick; Dwelling Number: 22; Home in 1870: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa; Race: White; Gender: Male; Father of Foreign Birth; Y; Mother of Foreign Birth: Y.

   Household Members | Name | Age | Gender | Birthplace

   1. Patrick Madden, 43, M, Ireland
   2. Ann Madden, 40, F, New Brunswick
   3. Michael Madden, 16, M, New Brunswick
   4. Ellen J. Madden, 14, F, New Brunswick
   5. John Madden, 13, M, New Brunswick
   6. William Madden, 12, M, New Brunswick
   7. M. R. Madden, 10, F, New Brunswick
   8. Andrew Madden, 8, M, New Brunswick
   9. Daniel Madden, 7, M, New Brunswick
   10. Pat N. Madden, 5, M, New Brunswick
   11. James Madden, 2, New Brunswick"
2. ↑ 1880 Federal Census of Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa. Text: "Name: William J. Madden; Age: 22; Birth Date: Abt 1858; Birthplace: Canada; Home in 1880: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA; Dwelling Number: 60; Race: White; Gender: Male; Relation to Head of House: Son; Marital Status: Single; Father's Name: Patrick Madden; Father's Birthplace: Ireland; Mother's Name: Anna Madden; Mother's Birthplace: Canada; Attended School: Yes.

   Household Members Name Age

   1. Patrick Madden
   2. Anna Madden
   3. Ellen J. Madden
   4. John F. Madden
   5. William J. Madden
   6. Margret Madden
   7. Andrew P. Madden
   8. Daniel Madden
   9. Patrick Madden
   10. James Madden
   11. Mary C. Madden
   12. Elizabeth A. Madden
   13. Thomas M. Madden"
3. ↑ 1900 Federal Census of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa. Text: "Name: Wm. J. Madden; Age: 39; Birth Date: Jun 1860; Birthplace: Canada; Home in 1900: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa; Ward of City: 7; Street: Lauryers Paluff; House Number: 8; Sheet Number: 6A; Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation: 98; Family Number: 98; Race: White; Gender: Male; Immigration Year: 1870; Relation to Head of House: Head; Marital Status: Married; Spouse's Name: Josephine R. Madden; Marriage Year: 1896; Years Married: 4; Father's Birthplace: Ireland; Mother's Birthplace: Canada, England; Years in US: 30; Naturalization: No; Occupation: Teacher Stock Slop Man; Months not employed: 3; Can Read: Yes; Can Write: Yes; Can Speak English: Yes; House Owned or Rented: R; Farm or House: H.

   Household Members

   Name Relat'n Race Sex Birthy'r Age Status Years Birthplace Father Mother Imm.
   1. Wm. J. Madden, Head, W, M, Jun 1860, 39, M, 4, Canada, Ireland, Can, 1870
   2. Josephine R. Madden, Wife, W, F, Oct 1868, 31, M, 4, Iowa, Canada (Fr), NY
   3. Cleo M. Madden, Daughter, W, F, Jun 1897, 2, S, Iowa,
   4. Lura M. Madden, Daughter, W, F, Mar 1899, 1, S, Iowa,
   5. Pauline Madden, Daughter, W, F, Feb 1900, 2/12, S, Iowa,
   6. Duncan McAllister, Uncle, W, M, Nov 1823, 76, Wid, Can, Ire, Can, 1869"
4. ↑ 1910 United States Federal Census of Onawa, Monona County, Iowa. Text: "Name: William J. Madden; Spouse: Josephine R. Madden; Children: Cleo M. Madden; Birth: Canada - 1863; Arrival: 1874; Residence: 1910 Onawa Ward 4, Monona, Iowa.

   Household Members Name Age

   1. William J. Madden 47
   2. Josephine R. Madden 40
   3. Cleo M. Madden 12
   4. Monica L. Madden 11
   5. Pauline M. Madden 10"
5. ↑ 1920 Federal Census of Forest Grove, Washington County, Oregon. Text: "Name: William J. Madden; [William Madden]; Age: 57; Birth Year: abt 1863; Birthplace: Canada; Home in 1920: Forest Grove, Washington, Oregon; Street: Mills Lane; House Number: Farm; Residence Date: 1920; Race: White; Gender: Male; Relation to Head of House: Head; Marital Status: Married; Spouse's Name: Josephine R Madden; Father's Birthplace: Ireland; Mother's Birthplace: Canada; Able to Speak English: Yes; Occupation: Farmer; Industry: Farm; Employment Field: Own Account; Home Owned or Rented: Own; Home Free or Mortgaged: Free; Able to Read: Yes; Able to Write: Yes.

   Household Members Name Age

   1. William J. Madden 57
   2. Josephine R. Madden 50
   3. Cleo M. Madden 22
   4. Lura M. Madden 20
   5. Pauline M. Madden 19"
6. ↑ Ancestry Public Family Trees
7. ↑ Ancestry.com Madden Family History
8. ↑ Surname Database Madden

Acknowledgements

Thanks to William Madden for creating WikiTree Profile William Joseph Madden on 9 Feb 2015. On 19 Jan 2018 this profile was adopted and furnished with a biography and sources by Albertus. Click to the Changes Page for the details of edits.