Birthday
Albert Tillinghast was born on November 4, 1933, in Elida, New Mexico, to Florence Redfield, age 33, and Albert Tillinghast, age 36.
New Sister
His sister Marguerite was born on December 2, 1934, in Elida, New Mexico, when Albert was 1 year old.
Another Sister
His sister Ruth was born on December 19, 1938, in Portales, New Mexico, when Albert was 5 years old.
1940 U. S. Census
Albert was six years old living with his family on the ranch near Elida, New Mexico. His father Albert (43), mother Florence (39), sisters Marguerite (5) and Ruth (1) with grandfather L. A. Tillinghast (85) all in the house.
1950 U. S. Census
Albert was sixteen years old living with his family on the ranch near Elida, New Mexico. His father Albert (53), mother Florence (49), sisters Marguerite (15) and Ruth (11) all in the house.
July 6, 1953
Completing this tour in November 1953, Bremerton returned to Long Beach and commenced a shipyard overhaul. With overhaul completed, she conducted extensive training and then departed for another tour of the Western Pacific 14 May 1954. Bremerton returned to Long Beach and was granted a thirty-day rest before continuing drills and gunnery exercises off Southern California coast.
In January 1955, Bremerton proceeded to Mare Island Navy Yard at Vallejo, California, for her regular overhaul period. At Mare Island Bremerton underwent a thorough revamping under the Navy’s high-geared program of improved habitability and fighting efficiency.
On 12 July 1955 after a rigid training period, Bremerton again sailed for duties in the Far East. On this trip to the Western Pacific, Bremerton served as the flagship. During this Far Eastern tour, Bremerton participated in five operations with Task Force 77. For her operations with Nationalist Forces she earned her second China Service Medal. While in Formosa, her crew participated in the Chinese Nationalist celebration of Double Ten Day with Chiang Kai-Shek presiding.
On 10 January 1956 the Bremerton was in Yokosuka. Then on 12 February Bremerton returned home to Long Beach, California. Bremerton was awarded a white “E” and a green “E” for excellence for winning the Battle Efficiency competition among cruisers of the Pacific Fleet for the fiscal year 1956.
Death of Father
His father Albert passed away on September 16, 1956, in Elida, New Mexico, at the age of 59.
Birth of Daughter
His daughter Engela Beatrice was born on March 8, 1960, in Lubbock, Texas.
Engaged
Albert and Evelyn go public with their upcoming marriage.
June 3 1961 • Eunice, New Mexico
Birth of Daughter
His daughter Elaina Beth was born on November 21, 1962, in Dallas, Texas.
Birth of Son
His son Albert was born on September 18, 1965, in Dallas, Texas.
Car Collision
December 11, 1965
Albert was involved in a car wreck 11 miles east of Baird, Texas. Albert was not harmed, unfortunately, Mrs. Cogdell did not survive.
Death of Mother
December 3, 1974
AT-80
Albert created AT-80, a small business selling TRS-80 computers, monitors and printers. This was to support the bookkeeping / accounting software he created.
College Instructor
Albert taught at El Centro College in downtown Dallas.
Heart Attack
1985
Even though he was riding his bike daily, and looked to be in very good shape, he suffered a heart attack and had to have a bypass operation.
Bishop Dunne High School Honors Albert
1990
Lung Cancer
1993
Long time smoker, Albert was diagnosed with lung cancer. They tried to surgically remove the tumor, but closed him back up instead and gave him 6 months to live.