Elmer L. Joslin
Elmer Levi Joslin (1891–1983) - Sixty Sixth Master of Corinthian Lodge
Early Life and Family
Elmer Levi Joslin was born on April 1, 1891, in Concord, Massachusetts, to Henry Brown Joslin and Cora N. Dwelley. He married Bertha A. Wilson at the age of 26, and together they had two children, Virginia Ann and H. Dwight Joslin. Elmer remained a lifelong resident of Concord, residing in the family home at 6 Lowell Road, a property valued at $10,000 in the 1930 Census. The 1940 Census records him as the head of the household, indicating that the home was still valued at $8,000, underscoring his stable presence in the Concord community.
Career and Service
Elmer Joslin was a highway engineer and superintendent for the town road department in Concord, where he worked as a salaried government employee. Known for his commitment to public service, he worked 44 hours per week, with a reported income of $4,000 in 1939. He was a dedicated civil servant whose career contributed to the development and maintenance of Concord’s infrastructure.
Military Service
Joslin was a veteran of World War I. His draft registration, filed in Woburn, Massachusetts, describes him as having a slender build, medium height, light brown hair, and light blue eyes. His service in the war exemplified his commitment to his country, a value he carried into his professional life.
Later Life and Legacy
Elmer Joslin lived a full life in Concord, passing away in November 1983 at the age of 92. His obituary in *The Boston Globe* notes that he was survived by his daughter, Virginia A. Tucker of Concord, and his son, H. Dwight Joslin of Raymond, New Hampshire, along with five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held at the First Parish Church in Concord, where donations were encouraged in his memory.
Elmer Joslin is buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Concord, where his contributions to the community and his service to his country are remembered by family and friends.
References
- "Elmer L. Joslin Obituary," *The Boston Globe*, November 18, 1983. - United States Federal Census, 1930, 1940. - World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, via Ancestry.com.