He was a priest, as were his son and grandson.

Career Summary from wiberg-net.dk, including the dates he moved to a new parish: (S690)898

København: ordained 15 Nov 1694
Hør. Kold: 10 Jul 1695
Højrup: 8 Aug 1712

2 sons, 5 daughters, including:
Jens Hegelund
Peder Madsen Hegelund900
Anna Else Hegelund Madsdatter Schjerning (b 31 Dec 1718 Højrup, d 1 Feb 1773)(S690)901
Sophie Elisabeth Hegelund (b 2 Dec 1723 Højrup, d 27 Jan 1769)(S690)902