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- William C Madding, West Salem, IL.
William C Madding son of Champion S and Elizabeth (Caple) Mading was born Smith Co., TN on 29 Jun 1819 and died 14 Mar 1874 in Edwards Co., IL, as a result of a blow to the head dealt by his step-son Christopher Hunt. Christopher and his mother, Susan were charged with his death and later acquitted. Susan was William's third wife.
William first married Elizabeth, her maiden name unknown, together they produced two children. Thomas born ca 1841 and Champion born ca 1849.
William then married Martha Hill on 29 Mar 1850 in Richland Co., IL and together they produced nine children, Mary Ann, Rebecca C, Jesse Calvin, William H, Francis M, Amanda, Ellen, James R, and Christina.
He married a third time to Susan Emily Hill Hunt, 9 Mar 1867 in Edwards Co., IL and they had four children they are namely: Seymour, DeKalb, Isaac N and Leonard.
William is buried in the north west corner of Macedonia Cemetery
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