Rudolph Fishburn MYERS

Male 1887 - 1962  (74 years)


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  • Name Rudolph Fishburn MYERS 
    Born 27 Jul 1887  Cumberland Co. PA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
      Name: Rudolph Fishburn Myers
      Birth Date: 27 Jul 1887
      Birth Place: Newville, PA
      Residence: Bakersfield, California
    Gender Male 
    _UID D6F60F6883514C37ADA35038E4A9883EC518 
    Died 06 Jul 1962  Bakersfield, Kern Co. CA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • California, Death Index, 1940-1997
      Name: Rudolph F Myers
      Social Security #: 553099660
      Gender: Male
      Birth Date: 27 Jul 1887
      Death Date: 6 Jul 1962
      Death Place: Kern
      Mother's Maiden Name: Hollinge
    Buried Union Cemetery, Bakersfield, Kern Co. CA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • CENSUS RECORDS

      1920 Census
      Name: Rudolph Myers
      Age: 32
      Birth Year: abt 1888
      Birthplace: Pennsylvania
      Home in 1920: Bakersfield Ward 5, Kern, California
      Street: Traux
      House Number: 1830
      Race: White
      Gender: Male
      Relation to Head of House: Head
      Marital Status: Married
      Spouse's Name: Florence Myers
      Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
      Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
      Occupation: Salesman
      Industry: Hardware
      Employment Field: Wage or Salary
      Home Owned or Rented: Rent
      Able to Read: Yes
      Able to Write: Yes
      Household Members:
      Rudolph Myers 32
      Florence Myers 26
      June Myers 5

      1930 Census
      Name: Rudolph F Myer [Rudolph F Myers]
      Birth Year: abt 1889
      Gender: Male
      Race: White
      Birthplace: Pennsylvania
      Marital Status: Married
      Relation to Head of House: Head
      Home in 1930: Bakersfield, Kern, California
      Street address: Chester Lane
      Ward of City: Part of 6th
      House Number in Cities or Towns: 2420
      Dwelling Number: 93
      Family Number: 93
      Radio Set: No
      Lives on Farm: No
      Age at First Marriage: 25
      Attended School: No
      Able to Read and Write: Yes
      Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
      Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
      Able to Speak English: Yes
      Occupation: Commercial Traveler
      Industry: Hardware
      Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
      Employment: Yes
      Household Members:
      Rudolph F Myer 41
      Florence Myer 34
      June Myer 15

      1940 Census
      Name: Rudolph F Myers
      Age: 51
      Estimated Birth Year: abt 1889
      Gender: Male
      Race: White
      Birthplace: Pennsylvania
      Marital Status: Married
      Relation to Head of House: Head
      Home in 1940: Bakersfield, Kern, California
      Street: Chester Lane
      House Number: 2412
      Farm: No
      Inferred Residence in 1935: Bakersfield, Kern, California
      Residence in 1935: Same House
      Occupation: Trav[eling] Hdw [hardware] Salesman
      House Owned or Rented: Rented
      Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $45
      Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
      Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: Irreg
      Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
      Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
      Income: $3000
      Income Other Sources: No
      Household Members:
      Rudolph F Myers 51
      Florence M Myers 46

      MEMORIES FROM HIS DAUGHTER

      From Find A Grave
      http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=128901770&ref=acom

      Excerpts from June Ogden Myers Pearson:

      Bakersfield, Where I Grew Up

      I was born at home in Bakersfield, Kern County on October 8, 1914. "Auntie Jones" (no relationship) had made a small apartment out of the back of her home, the 2nd or 3rd house south of 8th street on the west side of N Street. Mother and father rented it from her and that was home!

      Florence Tilden was the eldest of three girls born to Grace Odgen Tilden and Frank Bert Tilden. Grandmother Grace was very prim and proper; Frank was a contractor -- a very down to earth man who loved people and frequently had his men friends over for cards. Grampa was a wealthy man -- he had the only cement mixer in Los Angeles when there were no sidewalks! On one occasion, at least, he chartered the Catalina Ferry to take his three daughters and their friends to Catalina for the weekend! Because my grandparents came from such different backgrounds they separated when Florence was a senior in High School. They never divorced, but it was quite scandalous for married people to live apart; as a consequence, Mildred and Dorothy had nothing more to do with their Father. Because Florence was the eldest, she understood their differences and unhappiness and always made her Father welcome in our home. What a break for me -- I loved that man! He came to Bakersfield often in his touring car and we had memorable picnics in the foothills -- Arvin, Calente, Bodfish, Kernville, Walker's Basin, Glenville, Woody, Jack Ranch. He taught me about nature, about people and about enjoying life -- the world was a wonderful place to be! One of his best gems that I practiced all my life was: "Don't eat the apple in the barrel that is beginning to spoil; choose the very best apple in the barrel. If you don't, you will go through life with rotten things when you could have the very best!"

      Grandpa Tilden contracted to build one of the first big buildings in downtown Los Angeles, but a steel strike in the east prevented him from finishing the project on time. He lost everything! Everything except his love of life. He was a wonderful man in my eyes!.

      "Auntie Jones", in whose home I was born, was my Bakersfield grandmother. When I was in High School she became senile and had to live in a rest home. I went to see her almost every day and read children's books and poetry which made her laugh. One day she asked me to bring ice cream on my next visit, but the next day was rainy and I didn't go; the second day she was dead. I was so sad, but I had learned, the hard way, never put off to tomorrow what you can do today -- or do as much today as you can possibly crowd in -- especially if what you need to do is for someone else.

      Friendly Bakersfield allowed me to grow up naturally. "Auntie Jones" taught me to do what needed to be done NOW. Mother allowed me freedom and taught me compassion for others. Father taught me the basics of finance and instilled a strong sense of right and wrong. John gave me Love. Grandfather Tilden taught me to take the best the world had to offer -- to set my goals high and then Just Do It! My total environment let me be in control of myself and create my future!!
    Person ID I2351  Master File
    Last Modified 23 May 2015 

    Father Charles MYERS 
    Mother Elizabeth HOLLINGER 
    Family ID F1686  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Florence Mae TILDEN,   b. 14 Jan 1894, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co. CA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Jul 1957, Modesto, CA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 63 years) 
    Married Apr 1914  Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co. CA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Children 
     1. June Ogden MYERS
    Family ID F1685  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Sources 
    1. [S25] Descendants of Richard Whitaker, Jr. and Rachel Bentley, Joye Boardman.