Joseph W. Elston, 10 North 52 West
Joseph claimed a quarter in section 13, 10N 52W, Logan County, in 1890.
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In 1870 Huron, Des Moines County, Iowa, Joseph is 16, with Joseph 51 and Deliah 53 Elston. Mary Ann is 21, thomas N. 19, Joseph 16, Martha M. 14, Levi C. 12, and John R. 6.
Joseph W. Elston 1853-1888 buried in Mediapolis, Iowa # 16169794.
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Joseph Walker Elston 1860-1922 is buried in Shreveport, Louisiana 3 29126795.
He's more likely, with his railroad affiliation and financial association.
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There's a J.W. Elston in Trinidad, Colorado.
1900 "Dr. J. W. Elston is enjoying a visit from his son, Robert Elston, of California."
October 20, 1900 "R. G. Elston aud Canby Hawkins, son and half brother of the late Dr. J. W. Elston, returned this morning from Kansas City, to which place they accompanied the remains of deceased. The funeral of Dr. Elston occurred last Monday from his late home and was largely attended."