Individual Details

Joseph Espelund

(28 Dec 1882 - 13 Aug 1971)

Son of John C. Espelund and Elizabeth Hansen (Mother uncertain?)
OR:
Son of Johannes Christianson Espelund and Brynhild (Kristensdotter) Espelund, both from Norway
Brother of Aron Espelund, Ingebor Christina (Espelund) Canwell, Elizabeth (Espelund) Hanson, Martha Espelund, Hannah Ellen (Espelund) De Long and John W. Espelund
Husband of Margaret M. (Robertson) Espelund married 1930 [location unknown] [children unknown]

Events

Birth28 Dec 1882Milton, Umatilla County, Oregon
Draft registration12 Sep 1918Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming
Marriage1930Margaret M. Robertson
Census (family)9 Apr 1930Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming - Margaret M. Robertson
Draft registration26 Apr 1942Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming
Census (family)17 Apr 1950White, Benton County, Missouri - Margaret M. Robertson
Death13 Aug 1971Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri
BurialLincoln Cemetery, Benton County, Missouri

Families

SpouseMargaret M. Robertson (1890 - 1965)

Notes

Birth

Joseph Espelund
Sex Male
Birth Date 28 Dec 1882
Birthplace Milton Jumat*, Oregon, United States
Social Program Application Date Mar 1937
Race White
Father's Name John C Espelund
Father's Sex Male
Mother's Name Betsy Hansen
Mother's Sex Female
Event Type Social Program Correspondence
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6K4V-NWNG?lang=en

Draft registration

Joseph Espelund - Farming
Sex Male
Birth Date 28 December 1882
Birthplace United States
Citizenship Place United States
Residence Place Wauneta, Wyoming
Race White
Event Type Draft Registration
Event Date from 1917 to 1918
Event Place Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming, United States
Event Place (Original) Laramie County, Wyoming, United States
Affiliate Publication Number M1509
World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards
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Census (family)

Joe Espeland Husband M 57 years Oregon
Margret Espeland Wife F 39 years Ala
James D Fitts Step-son M 10 years Alabama
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Draft registration

Joseph Espelund
Birth Date 28 Dec 1882
Birthplace Milton, Oregon
Occupation U P R R Car Dept
Complexion Light
Race White
Height 6
Weight 170
Eye Color Blue
Hair Color Blonde
Relative's Name Mae Hansen
Event Type Draft Registration
Event Date 26 Apr 1942
Event Place Cheyenne, Laramie, Wyoming, United States
Event Place (Original) Cheyenne, Laramie, Wyoming, United States
Affiliate Publication Number 939367
World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Wyoming
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Census (family)

Joe Espelund Husband M 67 years Oregon - Farmer
Margaret M Espelund Wife F 59 years Ala - Farm Helper
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6FM2-PMQF?lang=en

Burial

Find a Grave Memorial ID: 29638755

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