James Madden (abt. 1868 - 1929)

Born about 1868 in Saint John, New Brunswick, Dominion of Canada

Ancestors

Husband of Lillie Jane (Boyd) Madden — married 10 Oct 1900 in Onawa, Monona, Iowa

Descendants

Died 1929 at about age 61 in Hornick, Woodbury, Iowa, United States

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Biography

James Madden has Irish ancestors.

James Madden, son of Patrick Michael Madden and Anna McManus - both natives of Ireland, was born about 1868 in Irishtown, Saint John county, New Brunswick, Canada.

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

James wed Lillie Jane Boyd (1876–1963) on 10 October 1900 in Onawa, Monona county Iowa. ^[1] They had the following children:

1. Juanita Lillie Madden, 1901–1985;
2. Cecile Pearl Madden, 1905–1975;
3. Eileen Anne Madden, 1907–1986.

In 1870 James Madden is recorded as being white, male, two years of age, and living in the household of his father in Sioux City, Woodbury county, Iowa. ^[2]

In 1880 James Madden is recorded as being white, male, twelve years old, single and living in the household of his father in Sioux City, Woodbury county, Iowa. ^[3]

In 1925 James Madden is recorded living in Willow, Woodbury county, Iowa. ^[4]

James Madden died in 1929 in Hornick, Woodbury county, Iowa.

Origin and Meaning of the Surname Madden

Madden - Irish Gaelic; shortened Anglicised form of Gaelic Ó Madáin; found in County Galway. ^[5] 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. ^[6]

Sources

1. ↑ Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996, Ancestry.com. Text: "Name: James Madden; Spouse: Lillie J. Boyd; Birth: 1868; Marriage: 10 Oct 1900 Monona County Iowa."
2. ↑ 1870 United States Federal Census of Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa. Text: "Name: James Madden; Age in 1870: 2; Birth: Abt 1868 - 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"
3. ↑ 1880 Federal Census of Willow, Woodbury, Iowa. Text: "Name: James Madden; Age: 12; Birth Date: Abt 1868; 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 Birthplace: Ireland; Mother's Birthplace: Ireland.

   Household Members | Name | Race | Gender | Age | Relation | Birthplace

   1. Patrick Madden, W, M, 53, Head, Ireland
   2. Anna Madden, W, F, 50, Wife, Canada
   3. Ellen J. Madden, W, F, 23, Daughter, Canada
   4. John F. Madden, W, M, 21, Son, Canada
   5. William J. Madden, W, M, 22, Son, Canada
   6. Margret Madden, W, F, 19, Daughter, Canada
   7. Andrew P. Madden, W, M, 18, Son, Canada
   8. Daniel Madden, W, M, 16, Son, Canada
   9. Patrick Madden, W, M, 15, Son, Canada
   10. James Madden, W, M, 12, Son, Canada
   11. Mary C. Madden, W, F, 9, Daughter, Iowa
   12. Elizabeth A. Madden, W, F, 7, Daughter, Iowa
   13. Thomas M. Madden, W, M, 3, Son, Iowa."
4. ↑ 1925 Iowa State Census. Text: "Name: James Madden; Mother: Ann Mcmannus; Father: Patrick Madden; Birth: St Johns, New Brunswick; Residence: 1 Jan 1925 - Willow, Woodbury, Iowa, USA"
5. ↑ Ancestry.com Madden Family History
6. ↑ Surname Database Madden

Acknowledgements

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