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"James Madison Alden"

Memorial of Descendants of Hon. John and Priscilla ALDEN
Seventh Generation: James Madison ALDEN, son of Levi and Baodicea (WARNER) ALDEN
 
(7) James Madison Alden, fourth son of Levi and Baodicea (Warner) Alden was born in Claramont, New Hampshire, February 9th, 1813; married Catherine Alden, daughter of Chester and Tryphena (Warner) Alden in 1837; they moved to Janesville, WI, in 1845 where he entered the brick manufacturing business; they had eight children.
 
Children of James Madison and Catherine (ALDEN) ALDEN
1. Albert Warner 5. Mary Jane [twin b. Aug. 17, 1849]
2. Edward Chester 6. Maria Elizabeth [twin b. Aug. 17, 1849]
2. Levi K. 7. Rosetta Sophia
4. Emma Lucinda 8. Edith Alma
 
1. Albert Warner Alden, oldest son of James Madison and Catherine Alden was born in Claramont, NH, Feb. 10th, 1838; married Caroline Case, daughter of Merritt Case, in Bradford, WI, Aug. 20th, 1859; married by Rev. Grinnell. He enlisted and was enrolled in Company "E" 22nd Regiment WI Infantry Aug. 9th, 1862, under Captain Henry R. Stetson. He was a prisoner of war in Libby Prison; was honorably discharged June 12th, 1865; was killed by switch engine on Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad, in the Western Avenue Yards at Chicago, Ill, April 13th, 1883. Buried in Janesville, WI. Caroline Case Alden, his widow died in Wesley Hospital, Chicago, Ill, Sep. 20th, 1913; buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Chicago, Ill.
 
2. Edward Chester Alden, second son of James Madison and Catherine Alden was born in Albany, NY, Feb. 28th, 1840; never married; he died in Janesville, WI, June 22nd, 1917, age 77.
 
3. Levi K. Alden, third son of James Madison and Catherine Alden was born in Scipio, Erie Co., NY, Aug., 19th, 1842; married twice.
 
4. Emma Lucinda Alden, oldest daughter of James Madison and Catherine Alden was born in Scipio, Erie Co., NY, Sep. 26th, 1844; married Myron H. Gibbs; had three children. Emma died in Janesville, WI, Apr. 13th, 1932.
 
5. Mary Jane Alden born in Janesville, WI, Aug. 17th, 1849; Mary died June 8th, 1934. (a twin)
 
6. Maria Elizabeth Alden born in Janesville, WI, Aug. 17th, 1849; Maria died Sep. 17 1855 in Janesville, WI. (a twin, neither twin married)
 
7. Rosetta Sophia Alden, daughter of James Madison and Catherine Alden was born in Janesville, WI, Mar. 8th, 1851; married Philo Servetus Fenton, Dec. 6th, 1871; died Oct. 24th, 1930; they had five daughters.
 
8. Edith Alma Alden, daughter of James Madison and Catherine Alden was born in Janesville, WI, Aug. 4th, 1855, died Sep. 25th, 1855.
 
Taken from "The Family Precedes the State: Sons and Daughters of Hon. John and Priscilla Alden - Lineage of Alice Alden Fenton Robinson of the James Madison Alden Chapter" by Frank Albert Alden, Melrose Park, Illinois, 1934.
Courtesy of Helen

This page last updated August 15, 2002
 
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