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Joseph Vincent WESLEY

Joseph Vincent WESLEY

Male 1915 - 2004  (89 years)


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  • Name Joseph Vincent WESLEY  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10] 
    Birth 28 Feb 1915  Viking, Beaver, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 6] 
    Gender Male 
    Census 1916  [9] 
    1916 Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta    		 1916 Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta
    Province: Alberta, District No. 43, Sub-District No. 12, Enumeration District No. 12 in Township 46, Range 13, W 4th
    Census 1921  Viking, Beaver, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    1921 Census of Canada    		 1921 Census of Canada
    District No. 12 Victoria, Enumeration Sub-District No. 18 in Iron Creek Municipality, Viking Village, Page 16
    Census 1926  Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [10] 
    Census 1931  Viking, Beaver, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    		1931 Census of Canada
    Electoral District No. 217, Camrose, Enumeration Sub-District No.77, Municipality of Iron Creek 46-13
    Death 1 Oct 2004  Vegreville, Minburn, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 5, 6] 
    		WESLEY, Joseph Vincent Obituary
    Burial 7 Oct 2004  Riverside Cemetery/Vegreville, Minburn, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5, 6] 
    WESLEY, Joseph<br> WESLEY, Marveline    		 WESLEY, Joseph
    WESLEY, Marveline
    Person ID I1354  Family Tree
    Last Modified 8 Apr 2026 

    Father Joseph Frank WESLEY,   b. 5 Dec 1880, Czechoslovakia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 17 Aug 1978 (Age 97 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Mary Anna SANTIN,   b. 5 Feb 1881, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Jul 1955, Viking, Beaver, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 74 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 1 Nov 1904  El Reno, Canadian, Oklahoma, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [11, 12] 
    WESLEY, Joseph and SANTIN, Mary Marriage License    		 WESLEY, Joseph and SANTIN, Mary Marriage License
    This document comes from the Alberta Provincial Archives and is more than likely a transcription of the original document. The easiest way to confirm this is to look at the "P" in the judge's surname and how it differs between the two.

    Accession Number: 69-204
    File/Item Number: Box 41766 (Marriage License for Wesley & Santin)
    WESLEY, Joseph and SANTIN, Mary Marriage License    		 WESLEY, Joseph and SANTIN, Mary Marriage License
    Photos
    WESLEY Golden Wedding Anniversary    		WESLEY Golden Wedding Anniversary
    Family ID F112  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Marveline Luella HAUSER,   b. 1 Dec 1915   d. 30 Dec 2013 (Age 98 years) 
    Marriage 6 Dec 1935  Innisfree, Minburn, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 7, 13] 
    Children 
    +1. Gene J. WESLEY
    +2. Betty WESLEY
     3. John F. WESLEY,   b. 1948   d. Feb 1969 (Age 21 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F459  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 8 Apr 2026 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 28 Feb 1915 - Viking, Beaver, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1921 - Viking, Beaver, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1926 - Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1931 - Viking, Beaver, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 6 Dec 1935 - Innisfree, Minburn, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 1 Oct 2004 - Vegreville, Minburn, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 7 Oct 2004 - Riverside Cemetery/Vegreville, Minburn, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Photos
    WESLEY Golden Wedding Anniversary    		WESLEY Golden Wedding Anniversary

    Documents
    		WESLEY, Marveline Obituary

  • Sources 
    1. [S98] HALLETT, Maryann, Email of 15 Oct 2005.
      Married: Marveline Luella HAUSER, 06 December, 1935

    2. [S300] Viking in Progress, Volume II, (Name: Viking History Book Committee; Location: Viking, Alberta, Canada; Date: 1991;), Page 1078, JOSEPH and MARVELINE WESLEY.
      Joseph Vincent Wesley was born February 28, 1915...

    3. [S741] 1921 Census of Canada, Alberta, District No. 12, Enumeration Sub-District No. 18, Sixth Census of Canada Schedule; Online Images, District No. 12 Victoria, Enumeration Sub-District No. 18 in Iron Creek Municipality, Viking Village, Page 16.
      Lines 3 - 8

    4. [S744] Obituary of Marveline Luella WESLEY, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 04 Jan 2014;).
      WESLEY, Marveline Luella
      December 1, 1915 - December 30, 2013
      On December 30, 2013, Marveline Wesley passed away at the age of 98 years of age, surrounded by her family.
      She will be sadly missed and forever remembered by her children, Gene Wesley of Campbell River, B.C. and Betty (Henri) Dubuc of Vegreville, AB; her grandchildren, Gene (Lisa) Wesley, Kevin Wesley, Brenda Wesley, Jody (Scott) Sugden, Michael Dubuc, Aline (Brant) Koroluk, Lana (Jamie) Henry, Martin (Stacey) Dubuc; her great- grandchildren, Jaden, Marissa and Zakariah Wesley, Aaron Wesley, Olivia and Mark Anthony Wesley, Brad and Jayden Sugden, Colten, Chase and Calen Dubuc, Cole and Brett Koroluk, Brody, Noah and Emily Henry, Harley and Reegan Dubuc and sister-in-law Stella Wesley.
      Marveline was predeceased by her husband Joseph in October 2004, son John ("Jack") in February 1969 and grandson Vincent in April 1998.
      As per Marveline's wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Mass will be Celebrated on Friday, January 17, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Martin of Tours Parish, 5437 - 43 Street, Vegreville. A private inurnment will take place at a later date.
      In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to "The Homestead Lodge" in Vegreville, AB. Special thanks to Dr. John Slanina and the nursing staff at Lamont Health Care Centre for their kindness and exceptional care.

    5. [S745] Obituary of Joseph Vincent WESLEY, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 06 Oct 2004;).
      WESLEY, Joseph Vincent Joseph Vincent Wesley of Vegreville, Alberta passed away on October 1, 2004 at the age of 89 years after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He leaves to mourn his wife and best friend of almost 69 years, Marvcline; one son, Gene J. (Barbara) Wesley and their children, Gene M., Kevin and Brenda Wesley; one daughter, Betty (Henri) Dubuc and their children, Jody (Scott) Sugden, Michael (special friend, Sheryl Williams), Aline (Brant) Koroluk, Lana (Jamie) Henry, Martin (special friend, Stacey Goodman); 13 great-grandchildren, Aaron, Olivia and Mark Anthony Wesley, Bradley and Jayden Sugden, Colten, Chase and Calen Dubuc, Cole and Brett Koroluk, Brody, Noah and Emily Henry. He also leaves behind his sister, Dorothy McNeill; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. Predeceased by his son, Jack; grandson, Vincent Wesley; sister, Beatrice Merta; brothers, Charles and James; and his parents, Joseph and Mary. Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, October 7, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church, Vegreville with Reverend Isagani Avinante as the Celebrant. Inurnment to follow in Riverside Cemetery with all of Joseph's friends as Honorary Pallbearers. If so desired, memorial donations are gratefully appreciated to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, the Homestead Senior Citizens' Lodge or towards St. Martin's Building Fund. Fedun's Funeral Chapel, Vegreville (780) 632-3822. An Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial.

    6. [S854] Riverside Cemetery (Vegreville, Alberta, Canada), Grave Markers.
      WESLEY
      JOSEPH V.
      1915 - 2004
      MARVELINE L.
      1915 - 2013

    7. [S915] Alberta, Canada, Marriages Index,1898-1942.
      Name: Joseph V. Wesley
      Gender: Male
      Marriage Date: 1935
      Marriage Place: Innisfree, Alberta, Canada
      Spouse: Marveline L. Hauser
      Certificate Number: 2779

    8. [S1225] 1931 Census of Canada, Alberta, Electoral District No. 217, Camrose, Enumeration Sub-District No. 77, Seventh Census of Canada Schedule; Online Images, Municipality of Iron Creek 46-13.
      Lines 1 thru 5
      Although this census does not specifically reference Viking, we know that is the area that was enumerated.

    9. [S1392] 1916 Census of Canada, Alberta, District No. 43 Victoria, Sub District No. 12, Enumeration District No. 12 in Township 46, Range 13, W 4th, Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta Schedule; Online Images, Page 23.
      Lines 6 thru 17, 28 thru 30

    10. [S1394] 1926 Census of Canada, Alberta, Enumeration District No. 45, Enumeration Sub-district No. 73, Prairie Census of Canada Schedule; Online Images, As there is no image for this census, we will include the particulars of the HoH as all of the remaining family members will be very similar.
      Name: Joseph Wesley
      Gender: Male
      Ethnicity: Bohemian
      Marital Status: Married
      Age: 45
      Birth Date: abt 1881
      Birth Place: USA
      Immigration Date: 1911
      Naturalization Date: 1923
      Citizenship: Canadian
      Residence Date: 1926
      Residence Place: Alberta, Canada
      Relation to Head: Head
      Father Birth Place: Bohemia
      Mother Birth Place: Bohemia
      Language Spoken: Eng
      Can Speak English: Yes
      Can Speak French: No
      Can Read: Yes
      Can Write: Yes
      Family Number: 41
      Enumeration District: 45
      Sub-District: 73

    11. [S98] HALLETT, Maryann, Email of 15 Oct 2005.
      ...married...November 1, 1904 at El Reno in Territory of Oklahoma, County of Canadian

    12. [S228] Marriage License of Joseph WESLEY and Mary SANTIN, (Date: 01 Nov 1904;).
      Although El Reno is not specifically stated in the particulars of the marriage of Joseph and Mary, there is clear reference to Canadian county. Additionally, the details at the bottom of the document - for a different marriage - do specifically refer to El Reno.

    13. [S300] Viking in Progress, Volume II, (Name: Viking History Book Committee; Location: Viking, Alberta, Canada; Date: 1991;), Page 1078, JOSEPH and MARVELINE WESLEY.
      On December 6, 1935, Joseph married Marveline, eldest daughter of Louis and Mary Hauser of Innisfree.


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