Joseph Benjamin OAKLEAF

Background

Oakleaf, Joseph Benjamin was born on October 1, 1858 in Moline, Illinois, United States. Son of Benjam Peter and Mary (Ekelof) Oakleaf.

Education

Educated country Public school. Doctor of Laws, Lincoln Memorial University, 1928.

Career

1 son, Josephus LeRoy. Admitted to Illinois Bar, 1886, and entered practice at Moline. City attorney Moline, 1890-1896.

Director State Sav.

Bank & Trust Company, 1908-1918. Senior member J. B. & J. L. Oakleaf. Director Illinois State History Society.

Member Lincoln Memorial Commission President John Ericsson Republican League of Illinois, 1929-1930.

Achievements

• Joseph Benjamin Oakleaf has been listed as a reputable collector of Lincolniana, lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member: Mason; Artist Fellowship&Master of Arts. Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

Connections

Spouse Josephine Anderson, January 27, 1880, Moline, 111.

Father:

Benjam Peter Oakleaf

Mother:

Mary (Ekelof) Oakleaf

Spouse:

Josephine Anderson