Bio of HADDEN, John H. (b.1872), Hennepin Co., MN
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EXTRACTED FROM: History of Minneapolis, Gateway to the Northwest; 
Chicago-Minneapolis, The S J Clarke Publishing Co, 1923; Edited by: Rev. 
Marion Daniel Shutter, D.D., LL.D.; Volume I - Shutter (Historical); 
volume II - Biographical; volume III - Biographical

JOHN H, HADDEN - Vol III, pg 755-756
John H. Hadden, who through the years of his residence in Minneapolis engaged in
the mortgage, loan and investment business, passed away December 12, 1920. He
was a native of Ireland, born April 25, 1872, and had, therefore, not yet
reached the half-century mark when he was called to the home beyond. His parents
were George and Mary (Bradley) Hadden, who brought their family to the new world
during the childhood days of their son John, the family home being established
at Le Mars, Iowa, where the father engaged in the practice of medicine for a
short time. He afterward removed to Valley Springs, South Dakota, but a few
years later returned to Iowa, locating in Alta, where he spent his remaining
days.
John H. Hadden acquired his education in Le Mars, Iowa, where he attended school
to the age of sixteen years, and then entered a bank at Valley Springs, South
Dakota, where he remained for about two years. At the age of nineteen he was
given charge of a bank at Garretson, that state, which he opened and
superintended, successfully conducting it for seven years. He next went to Dell
Rapids, South Dakota, where he was cashier of the Granite City Bank for eighteen
months, and on the expiration of that period he turned his attention to real
estate dealing in North Dakota for a brief period. In 1902 he came to
Minneapolis and here opened a real estate office which he conducted to the time
of his demise, specializing largely in the handling of mortgages, loans and
investments. He gained many clients and his business developed to substantial
proportions, his spirit of enterprise and determination enabling him to win
substantial success as the years passed by.
In 1893 Mr. Hadden was married to Miss Ida M. Gibbs, a daughter of Alfred C. and
Mary (Wilson) Gibbs of Valley Springs, South Dakota. Two sons were born of this
marriage, George N. and Robert G., the latter a veteran of the World war. The
elder son married Miss Ruth Sherwin, a daughter of Edward H. Sherwin of
Monticello. Minnesota, and they have one son, John S.; Robert G. Hadden wedded
Miss Elizabeth Brosie, a daughter of George Brosie of Monticello. The elder son
is now in charge of a bank at Otisco, Minnesota, while Robert G. is assistant
cashier of the Citizens Trust & Savings Bank at Aberdeen, South Dakota.
Mr. Hadden belonged to the Masonic fraternity and to the Benevolent Protective
Order of Elks, loyally following the teachings and purposes of those
organization.s, He likewise had membership in the Civic & Commerce Association
of Minneapolis, thus manifesting his interest in the welfare and progress of the
city. His political allegiance was always given to the republican party, but
though he kept well informed on the questions and issues of the day, he never
sought nor desired political prefer­ment. He enjoyed the goodwill and confidence
of those who knew him, for all recog­nized in him the possession of sterling
traits of character.