Individual Details

James M. Maddox

(16 May 1856 - Feb 1900)



Married Tabitha Maddox, 4 Nov 1877, Chilton Co. - undoubtedly a cousin. Database online states she was the daughter of William Maddox and Mary Riggins, born 7 Apr 1857, Bibb Co, died 30 May 1928.

1880 Census. Clanton, Chilton, AL.
J. M. Maddox, 24. T. M. Maddox, wife, 23.

1900 Census. Clanton, Chilton, AL., Hh 255
J. M. Maddox, b. May 1886, 44, married 23 years
T. M., wife, b. Apr 1857, 2 children - 1 is living
Mary A., dau, b. Jun 1970, age 19

Alabama State Convict Records.
James M. Maddox, Chilton Co
Age 55, white, male
Sentenced on 6 Dec 1911 for 4 years for perjury. To expire Feb 6 (short term), or Dec 6, 1915.
Paroled on 13 May 1913
Pardoned. Civil rights restored, 31 Aug 1921.


1920 Census. Thorsby, Chilton, AL, Hh 216
Warren F. Maddox, 67, b. NC
Sarah J., wife, 65, b. AL
Tabitha, sister, 63, widowed, b. NC

Odd that he was buried in Arkansas - could this be a different man of the same age?
Died Feb 1900 - buried Billingsley Cemetery, West Fork, Washington Co, AR

Tabitha's Death Record states she died 30 May 1928, Jemison, Chilton Co and was buried the next day at Cedar Grove, Jemison. She was a widow; her spouse had been Jim Maddox. Her father named a William Maddox and her mother as Mary Riggins.

1870 Census, Prec 3, Baker Co, AL. Chestnut Creek P.O.
William Madox, 45. Mary, 40
E. A., 20. Thomas 18. William 16. Tobitha 14. Mary 11. Leatus, 9
William Ryans, age 73, b. NC

Events

Birth16 May 1856Alabama
Marriage4 Nov 1877Chilton County, Alabama - Tabitha M. Maddox
DeathFeb 1900

Families

SpouseTabitha M. Maddox (1857 - 1928)
FatherHenry A. J. Maddox (1829 - 1894)
MotherElender J. Henley (1829 - 1900)
SiblingWilliam Fletcher Maddox (1849 - )
SiblingMary Jane Maddox (1850 - 1926)
SiblingJackson Levert "Bud" Maddox (1853 - 1901)