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Joseph Ernest France 1892–1975 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Mar 1892

Birth Location: Lamoni Decatur County Iowa, USA

Death Date: 26 May 1975

Death Location: Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa, USA

Father: William France

Mother: Mary Atkinson

Spouse(s): Harriet Kelley

Children(s):

In 1892, Joseph Ernest France entered the world in Lamoni Decatur County Iowa, USA, born to William Albert France And Mary Alice Atkinson. In 1900, Joseph Ernest France resided in New Buda, Decatur, Iowa, USA. In 1910, Joseph Ernest France resided in Fayette, Decatur, Iowa, USA. Joseph Ernest France married Harriet Martha Hattie Kelley. Joseph Ernest France passed away in 1975 in Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1892, Joseph Ernest France entered the world in Lamoni Decatur County Iowa, USA, born to William Albert France And Mary Alice Atkinson.
  • In 1900, Joseph Ernest France resided in New Buda, Decatur, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1910, Joseph Ernest France resided in Fayette, Decatur, Iowa, USA.
  • Joseph Ernest France married Harriet Martha Hattie Kelley.
  • Joseph Ernest France passed away in 1975 in Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William France
1863–1934
Birth Location: Kewanee, Henry County Illinois, USA
WF
Mary Atkinson
1863–1943
Birth Location: Henry County, Illinois, USA
MA

Spouses(s)

Harriet Kelley
1891–1976
Birth Location: Kirtland, Ohio
HK

Children(s)

Joseph France's Ancestors

Self
Joseph France
1892–1975
Birth Place: Lamoni Decatur County Iowa, USA
Parents
William Albert France
1863–1934
Kewanee, Henry County Illinois, USA
Mary (Alice) Atkinson
1863–1943
Henry County, Illinois, USA
Grandparents
Thomas (France) +
1832–1900
Leigh, Lancashire, England
Alice (C Carter) +
1834–1922
Pemberton, Lancashire, England
Great-Grandparents
Isaac France
1809–1853
Elizabeth Hatton
1815–1842
Joseph Carter
1800–1847
Jane Leister
1791–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert France
1783–1865
Margaret Tonge
1780–1846
John Hatton
1797–1875
Margaret Gaskell?
1800–
Edward Leicester
1770–

Joseph France's Timeline

12 Records

1892
17 Mar 1892
Birth of Joseph Ernest France in Lamoni Decatur County Iowa, USA
Lamoni Decatur County Iowa, USA
1900
1900
Age 8
Joseph Ernest France resided here in New Buda, Decatur, Iowa, USA
New Buda, Decatur, Iowa, USA
1910
1910
Age 18
Joseph Ernest France resided here in Fayette, Decatur, Iowa, USA
Fayette, Decatur, Iowa, USA
1915
1915
Age 23
Joseph Ernest France resided here in Lamoni, Decatur, Iowa, USA
Lamoni, Decatur, Iowa, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 25
Joseph Ernest France resided here in Decatur, Iowa
Decatur, Iowa
1920
1920
Age 28
Joseph Ernest France resided here in Fayette, Decatur, Iowa, USA
Fayette, Decatur, Iowa, USA
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 33
Joseph Ernest France resided here in Lamoni, Decatur, Iowa, USA
Lamoni, Decatur, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 38
Joseph Ernest France resided here in Decatur, Burt, Nebraska
Decatur, Burt, Nebraska
1935
1935
Age 43
Joseph Ernest France resided here in Lamoni, Decatur, Iowa
Lamoni, Decatur, Iowa
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 48
Joseph Ernest France resided here in Lamoni, Decatur, Iowa, USA
Lamoni, Decatur, Iowa, USA
1942
1942
Age 50
Joseph Ernest France resided here in Lamoni, Iowa
Lamoni, Iowa
1975
26 May 1975
Age 83
Death of Joseph Ernest France in Des Moines Polk County Iowa, USA
Des Moines Polk County Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Mar 1892
    Event Place: Lamoni Decatur County Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Iowa, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 598910; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] Iowa, State Census Collection
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lamoni, Decatur, Iowa; Roll: T627_1154; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 27-19
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 506-18-8205; Issue State: Nebraska; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fayette, Decatur, Iowa; Roll: T625_486; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 54; Image: 667
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Decatur, Burt, Nebraska; Roll: 1266; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0005; Image: 255.0; FHL microfilm: 2341001
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Iowa; Registration County: Decatur; Roll: 1642998
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: New Buda, Decatur, Iowa; Roll: 428; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 1240428
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Fayette, Decatur, Iowa; Roll: T624_400; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0048; FHL microfilm: 1374413
    [10] Iowa, Select Marriages Index
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: New Buda, Decatur, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: New Buda, Decatur, Iowa; Roll: 428; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 1240428

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Fayette, Decatur, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Fayette, Decatur, Iowa; Roll: T624_400; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0048; FHL microfilm: 1374413

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: Lamoni, Decatur, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Decatur, Iowa
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Iowa; Registration County: Decatur; Roll: 1642998

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Fayette, Decatur, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fayette, Decatur, Iowa; Roll: T625_486; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 54; Image: 667

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Lamoni, Decatur, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Decatur, Burt, Nebraska
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Decatur, Burt, Nebraska; Roll: 1266; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0005; Image: 255.0; FHL microfilm: 2341001

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Lamoni, Decatur, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lamoni, Decatur, Iowa; Roll: T627_1154; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 27-19

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Lamoni, Decatur, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lamoni, Decatur, Iowa; Roll: T627_1154; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 27-19

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Lamoni, Iowa
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Iowa, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 598910; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 May 1975
    Event Place: Des Moines Polk County Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 506-18-8205; Issue State: Nebraska; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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