Posted on: Wood Co. Wi Obits Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/WoodObits/274 Surname: HANSEN, JOHNSON, MADSEN, PETERSON ------------------------- John P MADSEN Obit taken from the Wisconsin Valley Leader, Volume 1 Number 16, 19 June 1902, Page 1 Surnames: MADSEN, JOHNSON, HANSEN, PETERSON John P MADSEN, 1823-1902 An old and respected citizen of Wood county has gone to his final reward and rest. On Saturday June 14th, John P MADSEN passed from this life. He had been very feeble during his last two years, having hardly been able to leave his room during the last year. He died at the home of his son, M P JOHNSON, who resides in the Town of Saratoga. The deceased was born in the town of Raabylille, Denmark, March 2, 1823. He was nearly eighty years old at the time of his demise. In 1843 he was married to Mattie HANSEN, with her he lived 54 years, her death parting them in 1897. He was the father of six children, three of whom survive him. The names of the surviving children, given in the order of their birth are as follows: Mrs. Andrew HANSEN, Mrs. John PETERSON, and M. P JOHNSON, all of whom reside in Saratoga. Mr MADSEN, accompanied by his wife and two children, came to WI in 1868. The funeral services were held at the house Sunday afternoon, Reverend GROENFELDT officiating. A large number of relatives and friends were present to pay their respects to one whom they has respected in life. Joan M BENNER, Golden Rule Genealogy Member, Association of Professional Genealogists Rootsweb Sponsor Link: Golden Rule Genealogy URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm>