| John Foster Maddox was born July 13, 1888 in Chester Township, Wells County, Indiana to William McKendree Maddox and Loura Alice Twibell.. He died January 17th, 1950 in Montpelier, Indiana and is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery. |
| Jennie Roll was born July 1, 1891 in Roll, Indiana to Edmon Roll and Clearcy Catharine Boxell. |
| John Foster Maddox married Jennie Roll on March 17, 1909 in Hartford City, Indiana. He was 21 yrs of age, she was 18. Jennie Roll Maddox died August 1, 1964 in Montpelier, Indiana and is buried beside John Foster in Woodlawn Cemetery. |
| QUICKFACT! What was Montpelier like when John Foster was a boy? |
| Oil was discovered in 1887 and the population grew from 900 people in 1890 to 5000 in 1896! With the rapid influx of roughneck well-drillers, factory workers and quarry laborers, Montpelier recorded more killings by population than any other city in the state. Money and whiskey flowed freely and street fighting was common. In 1896, Montpelier had two hotels, three banks, many general stores, 7 doctors, 3 dentists, eight industries, and one opera house. Montpelier also had the infamous reputation of having 15 saloons and 13 houses of prostitution. During this time, the Ohio Oil Company...later to be called Marathon Oil...was reported to having a million dollars a day running through their new office. That same office is now the Montpelier Community Building! |
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| Barn under construction at middle of the Godfrey farm in 1937 (workers unknown) |
| Jennie Roll Maddox holding grandson Ronald. Louise (Schwarzkopf) King |
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| John Foster Maddox- (seated far left) |
| This photograph appears to have been used in a newspaper. On the back is written "Blackford 4-H And Open Fair Board" It also appears to say '37. |
| John Foster Maddox built the barn "back the middle at the Godfrey" in 1937. |
| John Foster Maddox owned and operated a Hardware Store in Montpelier. To learn more click here. |
| John Foster Maddox ventured to Oklahoma to work in oil production. To learn more click here. |
| Fifth Generation - John Foster Maddox son of William McKendree Maddox, grandson of Wesley Harvey , great grandson of Michael, g-g grandson of Nathan |
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| Harry and Foster Maddox circa 1892 This was a time of wealth and prosperity in Montpelier. |
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| John Foster Maddox and unknown chum pose for photos around 1903. Probably during the Street Fair. |
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| Chloe and Jennie Roll circa 1894 |
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| circa 1930's |
| This photo from a postcard sent to Jennie from Foster - dated July 22, 1908 - less than a year before they were married. Foster writes," will be over Wednesday evening about 7.30...Foster" |
| John Foster and Jennie Roll Maddox had one child: 1) William Roll Maddox - born _____. Wells County farmer resided one mile north of Montpelier in the old Twibell "brick house". Roll married Treva Maretta Bedwell and fathered three sons. a) Ronald - b) Thomas - c) John - |
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| Jennie and William Roll Maddox |
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| Jennie Roll Maddox Four Generations December 1963 Top Row: Ron Maddox; William Roll Maddox, John Maddox holding Dawn; Tom Maddox holding Doug Bottom Row: Pamela Maddox; Jeffery Maddox, Jennie Maddox; Michael Maddox; Bryon Maddox |
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| MADDOX FAMILY HISTORY |
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