Madaraz, Ladislans

MADARAZ, MAYTHENY, OSOLOCK

Posted By: Mary H. Cochrane, Volunteer
Date: 7/1/2019 at 20:27:38

Biography ~ Ladislaus Madarasz

"Biographical and Historical Record of
Ringgold and Decatur Counties, Iowa"
(Lewis Publishing Company (1887)), pp. 643-44:

LADISLAUS MADARASZ, farmer, section 36, Garden Grove Township was born in Hungary, [September 22] 1811, son of Gideon and Sophia Madarasz, also natives of Hungary. He received a good education in his native country, and held high offices. He was Secretary of State thirty years, and also one of a committee of three to adjust matters of State, an office similar to our Cabinet. The names of the other members of the committee were Kossuth and Nyary. He was married in 1834, to Baroness Elizabeth Maytheny, a native of Hungary, and they had one child - William. She died in her native country, in 1843. The second marriage of Mr. Madarasz occurred in Decatur County, his wife being Sibila Osolock, born in Germany, in 1836. They have seven children -- Bala (sic, should be Bela), Hermena (sic, should be Hermina) and Josephena are prominent and successful teachers; Joseph, Gideon A., and Sophia. Our subject came to America in 1851, and settled in this county the same year. He first entered a claim, and has added by purchase until he has a farm of 340 acres, a large portion of which is improved and well cultivated. There were at first no improvements. He built a small dwelling house in which he lived fifteen years, and then moved into his present handsome and commodious house. He zealously went to work to improve his land, and has built a fine barn and other out-buildings. He has also a very fine orchard. His children are all well educated. His daughters commenced teaching when quite young, and have taught in Kansas and Nebraska. They are now attending the State Normal School. His grandson, Louis Madarasz, residing in New York, is considered the best telegrapher in the United States. Politically he is a Republican. Postoffice, Grand River."

Note by Sharon R. Becker, July of 2015
(Transcribed and Submitted to the Decatur County IAGenWeb site by Christy Jay, email: Jaygenie@aol.com)