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Jacob B. Maiden was born about 1847, in Illinois, the son of William Maiden and Margaret (last name unknown).
The 1860 Henry County, Iowa census shows 13 year old Jacob living at home with his parents and siblings.
Jacob married S. Emma (last name unknown) in September 1869, probably in Iowa. Emma was born about 1852, in Pennsylvania, according to census records.
Jacob moved his family to Kansas around 1876 with other Maiden families.
The 1880 Butler County, Kansas census, Richland Township, shows Jacob, 33, born in Virginia; S. Emma, wife, 28, born in Pennsylvania; Minnie D., daughter, 9, born in Iowa; and Willie O., son, 2, born in Kansas. Living near Jacob are his brothers Jack and William with their families.
Jacob married Mary J. (last name unknown) around 1893, probably in Kansas. Mary J. was born April 1870, in Missouri according to census. Mary has been married to ______ Smith prior to her marriage to Jacob. Mr. Smith was born in Canada, according to information on the 1900 census. Mary and Mr. Smith had either two or three children.
The 1900 Butler County census, Richland Township, shows Jacob B. Maiden, 47, born December 1852, in Illinois, married 6 years, a farmer; Mary J., wife, 30, born April 1870, in Missouri, married 6 years, had given birth to 5 children, 4 children still living; Oscar J. Smith, step-son, 12, born February 1888, in Wisconsin; Jessie L. Smith, step-daughter, 9, born December 1890, in Wisconsin; Hazel Maiden, daughter, 5, born July 1894, in Kansas; and Clive V. Maiden, son, 3, born August 1896, in Kansas. Living with the family was Jacob's brother Simeon Maiden, 69, widowed. Living next door was Jacob's brother William Maiden, 49, widowed.
Children of Jacob Maiden and Emma
1. Minnie D. Maiden, b. abt 1871, IA
2. Willie O. Maiden, b. abt 1878, KS
Children of Jacob Maiden and Mary
3. Hazel Maiden, b. July 1894, KS
4. Clive V. Maiden, b. Aug 1896, KS