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William Pittard “Bill” Wilkinson Sr.

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Birth	:	25 Oct 1901 Virginia, USA
Death	:	26 Apr 1980 Eureka, Humboldt County, California, USA
Burial	:	Oak Grove Cemetery, Woodbine, Cooke County, USA
Coordinate	:	33.6068993, -97.0353012
Description	:	He was born to Robert Walter and Bertha Mahala (Cole) Wilkinson, in Alton, Halifax County, Virginia. He was the 4th child in a family of 7, and the 3rd out of 4 brothers. At age 16, his mother died, so as his relationship with his father was a bit "strained," he decided it was time to leave home, doing so the day of his mother's funeral. He took the opportunity to enlist in the Army, lying about his age. He told us that he'd always been "big for his age." The Army took him to serve with... Read More	He was born to Robert Walter and Bertha Mahala (Cole) Wilkinson, in Alton, Halifax County, Virginia. He was the 4th child in a family of 7, and the 3rd out of 4 brothers. At age 16, his mother died, so as his relationship with his father was a bit "strained," he decided it was time to leave home, doing so the day of his mother's funeral. He took the opportunity to enlist in the Army, lying about his age. He told us that he'd always been "big for his age." The Army took him to serve with the American Expeditionary Forces in Siberia, guarding the Trans-Siberian Railway. The 27th Infantry gained the nickname of "The Wolfhounds," because they were very aggressive chasing the Bolsheviks, and Grandpa was an original Wolfhound. After leaving Siberia, he was stationed at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii, where apparently, he was kicked in the head by a horse, leaving him with a lifelong scar on his forehead. After being discharged from the Army, and being dropped off in San Francisco, he worked his way north to Humboldt County, where he met a beautiful Indian woman, whom he married. He worked for years for Hammond Lumber Company, became foreman at the Power House, continued on until retirement from Georgia Pacific/Louisiana Pacific. After retirement, he relocated to Oroville, California, and as Oroville Dam was being built, he found a job as night watchman at the dam site. He also became a model train hobbyist, and delighted many a grandchild (such as myself) "playing trains" in his basement, and tending his large garden. A favorite memory: I was young then, and thought it the strangest thing, (now that I'm old, it isn't so strange) but whatever we had for dinner the night before, the leftovers were scrambled with eggs for breakfast the next morning. I never would have thought spaghetti and eggs would be a tasty combination, but it wasn't bad! Not all the combos were so successful, though.

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Where is William Pittard “Bill” Wilkinson Sr.'s memorial?
William Pittard “Bill” Wilkinson Sr.'s memorial is located at: Oak Grove Cemetery, Woodbine, Cooke County, USA.
When did William Pittard “Bill” Wilkinson Sr. death?
William Pittard “Bill” Wilkinson Sr. death on 26 Apr 1980 in Eureka, Humboldt County, California, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William Pittard “Bill” Wilkinson Sr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 33.6068993
Longitude: -97.0353012

Family Members:

Parent

Robert Walter Wilkinson

(1870 - 1943)

Bertha Mahala Cole Wilkinson

(1879 - 1918)

Spouse

Ethel Adeline Hecker Wilkinson

(1895 - 1952)

Siblings

Inez Bedell Wilkinson Cole

(1899 - 1974)

Children

Lucy Vitta Wilkinson Walker

(1923 - 1998)

Wilma Maloa Wilkinson Landers

(1926 - 1999)

Virginia Lee Wilkinson Graham

(1928 - 1990)

Joyce Mahala “Jo” Wilkinson Startare

(1935 - 2012)

Karen Ilene “BoBo” Wilkinson Arnold

(1937 - 2011)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Oak Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.6068993, -97.0353012

2. Dervin Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.6178017, -97.0718994

3. Nelson Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.6330986, -97.0093994

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6. Clark Cemetery
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7. Estes Cemetery #2
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Coordinate: 33.5553017, -97.0164032

8. Brothers Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.6560840, -97.0086140

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Coordinate: 33.6658120, -97.0483130

10. Redmon Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.5830994, -97.1074982

11. Indian Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.5487175, -96.9994049

12. Herod-Morris Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.6067009, -96.9546967

13. Morris Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.6147003, -96.9488983

14. Union Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.6822014, -97.0342026

15. Fairview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.6316986, -97.1241989

16. Turner Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.5405998, -96.9747009

17. Center Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.6907997, -97.0639038

18. The Great Hanging Burial Site
Gainesville, Cooke County, USA
Coordinate: 33.6238240, -97.1383220

19. Ben Dye Cemetery
Whitesboro, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 33.6053009, -96.9289017

20. Akers Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.6800003, -96.9674988

21. Callisburg Cemetery
Callisburg, Cooke County, USA
Coordinate: 33.7019005, -97.0218964

22. Mount Zion Cemetery
Cooke County, USA
Coordinate: 33.5296320, -96.9661610

23. Oakwood Cemetery
Whitesboro, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 33.6539001, -96.9328003

24. Welch Cemetery #1
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Coordinate: 33.5903015, -96.9141998