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Post by Diane Merkel on Oct 2, 2010 10:33:13 GMT -6
Although it took years for the facts to be determined, the Moniteau County Historical Society will soon place a marker for the grave of a survivor of the Battle of the Little Bighorn who died in Moniteau County [Missouri]. Men with Custer has him in St. Louis in 1883 with no death date, so this is another "found" 7th Cav member. Article: www.californiademocrat.com/articles/2010/09/30/news/093news10marker10.txt
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Post by donnaclare on Jul 5, 2019 15:09:06 GMT -6
Hi Diane,
Can you direct me to information about Michael Madden. I think he may be my 2nd great uncle. He was Irish, lived in England before emigrating to Philadelphia, PA. He had two sisters who stayed in PA. Julia (my maternal grandmother) and Bridget.
I found my connection to a Michael Madden (1849-1931) through my DNA test with Ancestry.com. Michael was in the US Cavalry, married a much younger Mexican woman and lived in Bexar, Texas.
I would appreciate any help in determining if he was the same Michael Madden who fought at Little Bighorn.
Thank you, Donna Blaszkowski
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Post by brahms4 on Jul 6, 2019 11:44:50 GMT -6
The Michael Madden who fought at the Little Bighorn was said to be Irish born and was a Civil War veteran.He was 40 years old(born 1836?)at the time of LBH battle.He enlisted with Custer in Kentucky in 1871.It is believed by some that he is buried in Fort Snelling Cemetery in Minneapolis.There is a good article on "The Friends of The Little Bighorn"site about this Michael Madden.Doesn`t sound like he is your relative.He survived the battle but lost a leg that was amputated during the battle!He was promoted from private to sargent because of the bravery he showed during LBH battle-as he received his leg wound while getting water for the wounded under enemy fire.
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Post by herosrest on Jul 7, 2019 7:54:09 GMT -6
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