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Pvt Rufus Willard “Uncle Ru” Timmons

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Birth	:	17 Jul 1887 Eureka, Humboldt County, California, USA
Death	:	27 Jan 1972 Berkeley, Alameda County, California, USA
Burial	:	Golden Gate Mausoleum and Columbaria, El Cerrito, Contra Costa County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.9073150, -122.2857220
Plot	:	Burial location for Rufus and Kate (his wife) Timmons is being researched; a relative is looking into their place of interment.
Description	:	Rufus was one of at least six boys and one girl born to William Timmons and Philomena ('Phila,' maiden name Flint) Timmons. All of the Timmons siblings were born in Eureka, Humboldt County, California. Rufus owned his home at 233 West Hawthorne Avenue in Eureka, and, as listed in the 1912 Eureka City Directory, he was a plumber for Moore and Cooke. At the time of the World War I Draft Registration, Rufus was 29-years-old, and he had moved to 2111 Gaynor Avenue in Richmond, California, reporting on his draft card that he had served previously in the United... Read More	Rufus was one of at least six boys and one girl born to William Timmons and Philomena ('Phila,' maiden name Flint) Timmons. All of the Timmons siblings were born in Eureka, Humboldt County, California. Rufus owned his home at 233 West Hawthorne Avenue in Eureka, and, as listed in the 1912 Eureka City Directory, he was a plumber for Moore and Cooke. At the time of the World War I Draft Registration, Rufus was 29-years-old, and he had moved to 2111 Gaynor Avenue in Richmond, California, reporting on his draft card that he had served previously in the United States Navy with the rank of Private in the California. He had a medium build, medium height, grey eyes and brown hair, and he was working as a plumber and steamfitter for R. A. Washburn, 266 12th, Richmond, Contra Costa County, California. Then, by 1942 and the time of the World War II Draft Registration, Rufus was about 55-years-old, he was working at 403 Nevin Avenue, Richmond, California, and his business address was 404 7th Street, Richmond. His next of kin was his wife, Mrs. Katherine D. Timmons, at their residence address of 1929 San Antonio Road, Berkeley, California. ~~~~~~ United States Census, 1900 Name: Rufus W Timmons Event Type: Census Event Year: 1900 Event Place: Eureka Township Eureka city Ward 5, Humboldt, CA Gender: Male Age: 13 Marital Status: Single Race: White Relationship to Head of Household: Son Birth Date: Jul 1887 Birthplace: California Father's Birthplace: California Mother's Birthplace: New Hampshire Household Role Gender Age Birthplace William Timmons Head M 37 California Phila Timmons Wife F 36 New Hampshire Rufus W Timmons Son M 13 California << Edward E Timmons Son M 11 California William L Timmons Son M 9 California Glen F Timmons Son M 6 California Camilla Timmons Dau F 4 California Otis K Timmons Son M 1 California Mercy Stevens Lodger F 66 New Hampshire ~~~~~~ United States Census, 1910 Name: Rufus Timmons Event Type: Census Event Year: 1910 Event Place: Eureka Ward 5, Humboldt, CA Gender: Male Age: 22 Marital Status: Single Race: White Relationship to Head of Household: Son Birth Year (Estimated): 1888 Birthplace: California Father's Birthplace: California Mother's Birthplace: California Household Role Gender Age Birthplace Wm Timmons Head M 47 California Phila Timmons Wife F 46 California Rufus Timmons Son M 22 California << Edward Timmons Son M 20 California Willie Timmons Son M 18 California Glen Timmons Son M 16 California Camilla Timmons Dau F 13 California Otis Timmons Son M 10 California Guy Timmons Son M 6 California Russell Timmons Son M 3 California Hilda Sundberg Servant F 20 California ~~~~~~ United States Census, 1920 Name: Rufus W Timmons Event Type: Census Event Year: 1920 Event Place: Richmond, Contra Costa, CA Gender: Male Age: 32 Marital Status: Married Race: White Can Read: Yes Can Write: Yes Relationship to Head of Household: Head Own or Rent: Rent Birth Year (Estimated): 1888 Birthplace: California Father's Birthplace: California Mother's Birthplace: California Household Role Gender Age Birthplace Rufus W Timmons Head M 32 California << Kate D Timmons Wife F 26 California ~~~~~~ United States Census, 1930 Name: Rufus W Timmons Event Type: Census Event Year: 1930 Event Place: Richmond, Contra Costa, CA Gender: Male Age: 42 Marital Status: Married Race: White Relationship to Head of Household: Head Birth Year (Estimated): 1888 Birthplace: California Father's Birthplace: California Mother's Birthplace: New Hampshire Household Role Gender Age Birthplace Rufus W Timmons Head M 42 California << Katherine D Timmons Wife F 36 California ~~~~~~ United States Social Security Death Index Given Name: Rufus Surname: Timmons Birth Date: 17 July 1887 State: California Last Place of Residence: Alameda, California Previous Residence Postal Code: 94707 Event Date: January 1972 Age: 85 ~~~~~~ California, Death Index Name: Rufus W Timmons Event Type: Death Event Date: 27 Jan 1972 Event Place: Alameda, CA, US Birth Date: 17 Jul 1887 Birthplace: California Gender: Male ~~~~~~ Sources: 1) "US Census, 1900," (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M9P8-PHZ Sep 2014), Rufus W Timmons in household of William Timmons, Eureka Township Eureka city Ward 5, Humboldt, CA, US, district 26, sheet 11B, family 253, NARA microfilm publication T623, FHL microfilm 1240086. 2) "US Census, 1910," (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MV2K-SGB Sep 2014), Rufus Timmons in household of Wm Timmons, Eureka Ward 5, Humboldt, CA, US, district 11, sheet 19A, family 401, NARA microfilm publication T624, FHL microfilm 1374090. 3) "US Census, 1920," (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MH3K-YYB Oct 2014), Rufus W Timmons, Richmond, Contra Costa, CA, US, district 37, sheet 2A, family 27, NARA microfilm publication T625, FHL microfilm 1820095. 4) "US Census, 1930," (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XCX5-XDK Oct 2014), Rufus W Timmons, Richmond, Contra Costa, CA, US, district 0063, sheet 1A, family 16, NARA microfilm publication T626, roll 114. 5) "US Social Security Death Index," (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/V9R1-Y2K Oct 2014), Rufus Timmons, Jan 1972; US Social Security Administration, Death Master File (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing). 6) "California, Death Index, 1940-1997," (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VPHJ-WHJ Oct 2014), Rufus W Timmons, 27 Jan 1972; Department of Public Health Services, Sacramento.

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Where is Pvt Rufus Willard “Uncle Ru” Timmons's memorial?
Pvt Rufus Willard “Uncle Ru” Timmons's memorial is located at: Golden Gate Mausoleum and Columbaria, El Cerrito, Contra Costa County, USA.
When did Pvt Rufus Willard “Uncle Ru” Timmons death?
Pvt Rufus Willard “Uncle Ru” Timmons death on 27 Jan 1972 in Berkeley, Alameda County, California, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Pvt Rufus Willard “Uncle Ru” Timmons's memorial?
Latitude: 37.9073150
Longitude: -122.2857220

Family Members:

Parent

William Timmons

(1863 - 1946)

Philomena I “Phila” Flint Timmons

(1864 - 1937)

Spouse

Katherine Dorothy “Kate” Nelson Timmons

(1893 - 1958)

Siblings

Glen Flint Timmons

(1894 - 1981)

Guy Adrian Timmons

(1904 - 1931)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Sunset View Cemetery
El Cerrito, Contra Costa County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9077721, -122.2871017

2. Northbrae Community Church Columbarium
Berkeley, Alameda County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8905500, -122.2763200

3. Golden Gate Fields
Albany, Alameda County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8854000, -122.3117000

4. Salesian Cemetery
Richmond, Contra Costa County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9532650, -122.3401230

5. Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery
San Pablo, Contra Costa County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9612700, -122.3336600

6. Saint Pauls Cemetery (Defunct)
San Pablo, Contra Costa County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9563332, -122.3430099

7. Rolling Hills Memorial Park
Richmond, Contra Costa County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9756012, -122.3146973

8. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Oakland, Alameda County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8349991, -122.2418976

9. Home of Eternity Cemetery
Oakland, Alameda County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8322970, -122.2448270

10. Chapel of the Chimes Columbarium and Mausoleum
Oakland, Alameda County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8318863, -122.2456894

11. Chapel of Memories Columbarium
Oakland, Alameda County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8310471, -122.2480927

12. Mountain View Cemetery
Oakland, Alameda County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8327600, -122.2395200

13. Gan Shalom Cemetery
Contra Costa County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9528122, -122.1975098

14. Saint Stephens Episcopal Church Memorial Garden
Orinda, Contra Costa County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8982650, -122.1729170

15. Cathedral of Christ the Light Mausoleum
Oakland, Alameda County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8105316, -122.2633896

16. Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church Garden
Contra Costa County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8866040, -122.1606950

17. Yerba Buena Island Cemetery (Defunct)
San Francisco, San Francisco County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8127420, -122.3707880

18. Saint Paul Lutheran Church
Oakland, Alameda County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8020820, -122.2222780

19. Angel Island Cemetery (defunct)
Tiburon, Marin County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8621830, -122.4325920

20. Home of Peace Cemetery
Oakland, Alameda County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7790604, -122.2036285

21. Muir-Strentzel Hanna Cemetery
Martinez, Contra Costa County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9784393, -122.1232681

22. Queen of Heaven Cemetery
Lafayette, Contra Costa County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9446983, -122.1057968

23. First Street Cemetery (Defunct)
San Francisco, San Francisco County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7906170, -122.3991770

24. Bush Street Cemetery (Defunct)
San Francisco, San Francisco County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7907950, -122.4011960