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William A. Madole

Birth	:	8 Nov 1837 Manchester, Metropolitan Borough of Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Death	:	24 Jan 1915 New Providence, Hardin County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Hauser Cemetery, Whitten, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2528000, -93.0302963
Description	:	From the 1911 book Past and Present of Hardin County Iowa, pp. 468-470: William A. Madole "The importance that attaches to the lives, character and work of the early settlers of Hardin county and the influence they have exerted upon the cause of humanity and civilization is one of the most absorbing themes that can possibly attract the attention of the local chronicler or historian. If great and beneficent results -- results that endure and bless mankind -- are the proper measure of the good men do, then who is there in the world's history that may take their places above... Read More	From the 1911 book Past and Present of Hardin County Iowa, pp. 468-470: William A. Madole "The importance that attaches to the lives, character and work of the early settlers of Hardin county and the influence they have exerted upon the cause of humanity and civilization is one of the most absorbing themes that can possibly attract the attention of the local chronicler or historian. If great and beneficent results -- results that endure and bless mankind -- are the proper measure of the good men do, then who is there in the world's history that may take their places above the hardy pioneer? Although not arriving in Hardin county as early as some, William A. Madole, of Grant township, has been a resident here through the locality's period of upbuilding and has played well his part in the same, ever manifesting an abiding interest in his adopted country and leading a life of meritorious industry and integrity, so that, now the twilight of life has enveloped him, he can look backward over a career well spent and forward with no apprehension for the future. Mr. Madole was born in Manchester, England, November 8, 1837. He is the son of William and Margaret (Balfour) Madole, the father a native of England and the mother of Aberdeen, Scotland. The son, William A., came to this country when twelve years old and received a limited education here. He emigrated to America in 1852. He and his cousin were attending school, when the uncle of the latter, who was a sea captain, brought them to America on a sailing vessel. Mr. Madole went to Plainfield, New Jersey, lived with his brother James for some time, and then the two went to live at Kingston, Canada. He had an older brother in Toronto, Canada, and in 1854, the year of the cholera epidemic, the subject went to the last named city to visit his brother Robert. One day after his arrival he received a telegram stating that his brother, James, had been seriously injured and he went back. Two hours after he left his brother Robert, to make his return trip, the latter died on the street of cholera. On the way down to the wharf with Robert they walked over a dozen corpses, victims of cholera, who had died in the streets. A year or two later William A. and James moved to Sandwich, Illinois, where James engaged in the butcher business. Remaining there until 1858, they left that place and came to Hardin county, Iowa, and located in Union township. James traded for property two or three miles east of Whitten, William A. buying an adjoining farm. The latter was married in 1857 in LaSalle county, Illinois, to Sarah E. Gifford, daughter of James and Centralia (Manchester) Gifford, both natives of Rhode Island or the state of New York. William A. Madole lived in Union township until 1877, then traded for a farm in the southeastern part of Grant township and has made his home there ever since, becoming well established by reason of close application and good management. His wife was called to her rest in October, 1903. They were the parents of nine children, four sons and three daughters living and two deceased, namely: Mary died when four years old; Lettie is home with her father; Althea, a twin sister to Lettie, died when one year and six months old; Maggie Jane married Sam Norton and lives in the south end of Grant township; William J. married Rose Miller, daughter of Jacob Miller of Union township, and they live in Hancock county, two miles west of Wodin; Charles is at home with his father; George W. married Nellie Gohring and they live in Franklin county, between Popejoy and Dows; Toby is at home with his father; Jessie Isabel is the wife of Charles Wickham and lives in Story county, south of Grant township. Mr. Madole well remembers when the southwestern part of this county was so sparsely settled that in 1864 he went there for the purpose of placing some colts out to graze, and he saw only one or two houses after elaving the west line of Providence township, and he could find no place to get dinner. The country was wild and undeveloped, there being considerable wild game here in those days, and the settlers had to go a long ways to do their trading and get their mail. There were few railroads anywhere in the state. Mr. Madole has been very successful as a general farmer and stock man and, having laid by a competency, has retired from active life, having sold his farm to his two sons who now operate it. While living in Union township, Mr. Madole was a faithful member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, but he does not now attend owing to his advanced age; however, he is well preserved, hale, active and jovial, a man whom it is a pleasure to meet." [Thank you Robert Fahey]

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Where is William A. Madole's memorial?
William A. Madole's memorial is located at: Hauser Cemetery, Whitten, Hardin County, USA.
When did William A. Madole death?
William A. Madole death on 24 Jan 1915 in New Providence, Hardin County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William A. Madole's memorial?
Latitude: 42.2528000
Longitude: -93.0302963

Family Members:

Spouse

Sarah E. Gifford Madole

(1835 - 1903)

Children

Mary E Madole

(1860 - 1864)

Althear D Madole

(1862 - 1863)

Alletta Rosetta “Lottie” Madole

(1862 - 1924)

Margaret Jane “Maggie” Madole Norton

(1864 - 1923)

William James Madole

(1866 - 1961)

Charlie Madole

(1868 - 1942)

Toby Lionell Madole

(1874 - 1953)

Jessie Isabel Madole Wickham

(1876 - 1918)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Hauser Cemetery
Whitten, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2528000, -93.0302963

2. Whitney Cemetery
Union, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2347000, -93.0258000

3. Union Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2303009, -93.0639038

4. Benson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2522011, -92.9807968

5. Francisco Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2888985, -93.0456009

6. Sheppard Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2672005, -93.0843964

7. Bentley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2089000, -93.0597500

8. Liscomb Cemetery
Liscomb, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1875000, -93.0151000

9. Xenia Cemetery
Gifford, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3119011, -93.0781021

10. Miller Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2064018, -93.1014023

11. Chester Friends Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2374992, -93.1419983

12. Melrose Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3255997, -92.9558029

13. Bangor Friends Cemetery
Bangor, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1702995, -93.0836029

14. Hadley Cemetery
New Providence, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2672005, -93.1544037

15. Bethel Grove Cemetery
Albion, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1505000, -93.0317500

16. New Providence Cemetery
New Providence, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2877998, -93.1671982

17. East Lawn Memorial Garden
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3605300, -93.0727600

18. Conrad Cemetery
Conrad, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2235298, -92.8834534

19. Honey Creek Cemetery
New Providence, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2505989, -93.1849976

20. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Clemons, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2019830, -93.1710300

21. Dunn Settlement Cemetery
Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2018000, -93.1710000

22. Buckner Cemetery
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3685989, -93.0453033

23. Whitaker Family Burial Ground
Moningers, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1414727, -93.0759251

24. Eldora City Cemetery
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3613014, -93.0876999