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Edward Reuben Linja 1906 - 1943

Edward Reuben Linja of Hancock, Houghton County, Michigan United States was born on December 26, 1906 in Franklin Mine, and had a brother Benhart U Linja. Edward Linja died at age 36 years old on November 10, 1943 in Hancock, and was buried at Lakeside Cemetery 50019 State Hwy M203, in Hancock.

Edward Reuben Linja

Hancock, Houghton County, Michigan 49930, United States

December 26, 1906

Franklin Mine, Houghton County, Michigan, 49930, United States

November 10, 1943

Hancock, Houghton County, Michigan, 49930, United States

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Introduction

Edward Reuben Linja was the child of John Linja (1871-1923) and Ida Mathilda Leppala (1877-1945). He was born on December 26, 1906 in Michigan. He had multiple siblings: Gustaf Linja, Benhart U Linja, Charles Linja, Lempi Linja Storvis, Lillian Linja, Walter Linja, Helen Linja, Arther Linja, and Senia Jennie Linja. He married Jennie Walikangas (1908-1990) on July 14, 1928 in Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA. Together they had multiple children including John E (1934-1993) and Edward Line (1934-1991). On November 10, 1943, Edward Reuben Linja passed away in Hancock, Michigan.
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1906

Birthday

December 26, 1906

Birthdate

Franklin Mine, Houghton County, Michigan 49930, United States

Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

He was white of Finnish decent as both his parents and both sets of grandparents were born in Finland.
Nationality & Locations

Edward was a United States citizen and spent most of his short adult life in Hancock, Michigan.
Early Life & Education

Franklin Mine School
Religious Beliefs

His main life objectives were the Golden Rule
Military Service

Edward registered for the World War II draft on October 16, 1940 in Hancock Township, Houghton, Michigan, USA at the age of 32. At the time he was 5'9", 180 lbs, with light complexion, brown hair, and blue eyes. He listed his next of kin as his wife, Jennie Linja. He served as an Air Raid Warden during WW II.
Professional Career

Mr. Ed Linja was a general laborer as well as a Private investigator
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1943

Death

November 10, 1943

Death date

Blood poison

Cause of death

Hancock, Houghton County, Michigan 49930, United States
Death location

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Lakeside Cemetery 50019 State Hwy M203, in Hancock, Houghton County, Michigan 49930, United States
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Edward Reuben Linja lived 36 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 36.

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