John E. Madden

    John E. Madden, a progressive farmer and stock-raiser of Lane Township, was born in Hart Township, this county, October 20, 1849, the third of six children born to William R. and Rhoda Ann (Camp) Madden, who were natives respectively of Kentucky and Illinois. The family were among the pioneers of Indiana, and in 1854 settled in the township where our subject was born. later they removed to Owen Township where Mr. Madden died may 14, 1965. His widow yet survives him.

    John E. Madden passed his youth and early manhood with his parents, securing a common school education. December 31, 1871, he wedded Anna Purdue, who died April 12, 1872. April 12, 1875, his marriage with Margaret C. Wilson was solemnized, and to their union three children have been born, named Olivia, Aaron W. and Rice E. The mother is the daughter of Aaron Wilson, a prominent farmer of Boon Township, and was born in Russell County, Kentucky, October 11, 1857.

    Mr. Madden is one of Lane Township's most successful farmers, now owning a well-improved farm of 210 acres, on which is one of the best coal banks in the county. He is a Democrat in politics and a gentleman known and respected by many.

Source: History of Warrick, Spencer, and Perry Counties, Indiana, By: Goodspeed Bros. & Co., 1885.