Elmer applied for a pension according to Iowa, Old Age Tax Assistance Records, 1934-1958. The record showed he was born in 1874 in Fayette County, Iowa. The parents listed were Alex House and Gusta Penelton. Also, he written his name as "Elmer Rastus House."
According to the World War I military registration card, Elmer was living at R7D#1, Hawkeye, Iowa. He was self employed as a farmer. His annotated his wife, Josephine, as his closest relative. He was tall with medium built, blue eyes and brown hair.
Il est marié avec Josephine E. Tim.
Ils se sont mariés le 4 janvier 1905 à Bethel Township (Fayette County), Iowa, il avait 30 ans.Source 3
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Josephine E. Tim |