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Barney Tillman 1916 - 2003

Barney Tillman of Whittier, Los Angeles County, CA was born on December 18, 1916 in Montana United States to Peter Tillman and Beatrice O'Shea. He had siblings Lester Tillman, Peter Lafayette, and Jack Penwell Tillman. Barney Tillman died at age 86 years old on January 7, 2003.

Barney Tillman

Barney Oilfield after driver oilfield

Whittier, Los Angeles County, CA 90603

December 18, 1916

Montana, United States

January 7, 2003

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Introduction

Barney and his wife Barbara raised three girls, Barbara, Beverly and Debra. Charles Bryan Weyant found in his 70's that Barney was also his father. Barney ran motorcycle dealerships in Los Angeles in the Whittier Calif area. He and his side kick Donna went to many of the motorcycle races to represent their bikes and mechanic work,. Donna won many motorcycle races, learning to ride from Barney and his friends. Barney was born in Big Sandy area of Montana to Peter Tillman from Wisconsin and Beatrice O'shea from Ireland, Canada, and then the USA. He had three half siblings and two full siblings. Barney left at an early age for New York and trained horses He moved to Los Angeles to set up his business around 1945. This is where he met Velma Garrison, resulting in the birth of Charles Weyant, We are nit sure if Barney ever knew he had a son. He then sent for Barbara his wife and 1st daughter. Barney loved his motorcycles and teaching others He was the first importer of the Honda Motorcycle to the US. . He was there to offer a hand to many who needed help. Barney died in 2003 in Whittier where he lived from 1946 to his death.
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1916

Birthday

December 18, 1916

Birthdate

Montana United States

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Ethnicity & Family History

Barney came from a Amsterdam and Ireland families.
Early Life & Education

Montana is where Barney received some of his schooling.
Professional Career

Motorcycle dealerships owner.
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2003

Death

January 7, 2003

Death date

Parkensens and loss of sight,

Cause of death

Unknown
Death location

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Peggy Crosby Weyant

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09/10/2020

Barney Tillman

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Peggy Crosby Weyant

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09/10/2020

Barney Tillman

This photo was photo shoped to show son Chuck on the Left in 2020 and Barney at least 25 years ago. Unfortunately they never met, but both loved motorcycles.

Date & Place: 2020 in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, California United States