City Directories and History: “Mabra Madden, born December 7, 1810, and Elizabeth Neely, born October 14,1823, were married on January 11,1841, and began life together in a log cabin near Coldpoint. During construction of a larger house, Mabra had placed the foundation to accommodate a two-story house when the frequency of windstorms in that area caused him to change the plans to conform to a building of one and one-half stories. The home was completed sometime between the years 1845 and 1850.
Mr. and Mrs. Madden had six daughters and five sons. The eldest son, James A. Madden, served Laurens County as superintendent of education from 1894 to 1898. The youngest son, Moses Madden, was born the day General Lee surrended to the Northern forces on April 13,1865. Three of the sons, James A., Sidney Lafayette and Thomas Hood, served in the Confederate Army.
At one time the main highway passed directly in front of the Madden home. A very large well to the front of the house served as a convenient stopping place for travelers going to and returning from Laurens. In 1917 a dining and kitchen area was added to the west side of the house, and still later the front porch was screened. The house was torn down recently.
The last two of Mabra and Elizabeth Madden’s children to live in the family home were Patrick W. and Dora. After their deaths the property was left to Henry G. Madden, a nephew. Henry passed away November 23, 1958, and the property is now the Madden estate. Mose Madden of Laurens is a descendant of the Mabra Madden family. He is married to the former Clara Tumblin, also of Laurens.”
Information from: The Laurens County Sketchbook, Author – J.S. Bolick, 1973
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The hand dug well and homesite is visible. The cellar was large. The old road clearly still goes between house and well. The well is open and has a bit of ivy growing down it. It looks like it is from a fairy tale. Located on private property.