Farmer, Apple River Township, Jo Daviess County, Ill., was born on the old McFadden homestead in Apple River Township, June 16, 1860, the son of James and Catherine Alice (Stephenson) McFadden; located on his present farm in March, 1884, and in the same year was married to Miss Sarah Charlton, daughter of William and Mary Charlton. To Mr. and Mrs. McFadden two children have been born, Shelby R., born August 6, 1886, and William C., born March 6, 1889. In political views Mr. McFadden is a Republican and has served as Highway Commissioner three years; was a member of -the County Board of Supervisors from 1892 to 1896, and is now serving as school treasurer of his township. Mrs. McFadden's parents were William and Mary (White) Charlton, of Apple River. The father, William Charlton, died in 1867, and the mother in 1885.

Source: History of Jo Daviess County -- 1904