Redwood City in San Mateo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
In Memoriam George Edgar Filkins
Photographed By Syd Whittle, October 5, 2013
1. In Memoriam George Edgar Filkins Marker and Grave Site
Born at Aurora, N.Y.
August 1, 1842
Died at San Francisco
May 15, 1887
At the age of 19 he enlisted in the 1st. Regt. Wis. Volunteer Infty. He fought in the Battles of Falling Water, Chattanoogo (sic), Nashville, Chaplin Hills, Jefferson, Stone River, & Missionary Ridge; Honorably mustered out of service with his Regt., April 7, 1866; Elected a Companion of the 1st Class Military Order, Loyal Legion of the U.S. Nov. 5, 1883, and Member of the G.A.R.
A true friend.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1941.
Location. 37° 28.465′ N, 122° 13.358′ W. Marker is in Redwood City, California, in San Mateo County. Memorial can be reached from Woodside Road. This marker is located in the Union Cemetery in the Masonic Section, across from the Grand Army of the Republic section. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 Wooside Road, Redwood City CA 94061, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Grand Army of the Republic Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Grand Army of the Republic (within shouting distance of this marker); Solari Family Windmill (within shouting distance of this marker); Solari Windmill
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Photographed By Syd Whittle, October 5, 2013
2. George Edgar Filkins Grave Site - (Center Headstone)
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 2, 2013
3. George Edgar Filkins Grave Site - (Far Right)
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 17, 2022
4. George Edgar Filkins Headstone
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 17, 2022
5. George Edgar Filkins Grave Site - (Center Headstone)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 434 times since then and 9 times this year. Last updated on July 19, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2013, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on January 18, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 4, 5. submitted on July 26, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
