Notable Births & Deaths for Caymus ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Caymus. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

• Jacob Henry 'Buddy' Baer     (Professional boxer)
  • He was born in Omaha (NE) on June 11, 1915 (a Friday) and died in Martinez (CA) on July 18, 1986 (a Friday) at the age of 71. He is buried at Sierra Hills Memorial Park (Sacramento County, California).
  • Martinez is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Caymus.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jacob Henry 'Buddy' Baer<1>
• Luther A. Burbank     (Botanist, horticulturist)
  • He was born in Lancaster (MA) on March 7, 1849 (a Wednesday) and died in Santa Rosa (CA) on April 11, 1926 (a Sunday) at the age of 77.
  • Santa Rosa is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Caymus.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Luther A. Burbank<1>
• Mahasti Dadebala     (Singer)
  • She was born in Tehran (Iran) on November 16, 1946 (a Saturday) and died in Santa Rosa (CA) on June 25, 2007 (a Monday) at the age of 60. She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Santa Rosa is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Caymus.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mahasti Dadebala<1>
• Joe DiMaggio     (Major League Baseball)
  • Born: Giuseppe Paolo DiMaggio
  • Also known as: Joseph Paul DiMaggio
  • He was born in Martinez (CA) on November 25, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Hollywood (FL) on March 8, 1999 (a Monday) at the age of 84. He is buried at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery (San Mateo County, California).
  • Martinez is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Caymus.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joe DiMaggio<1>
• Vincent Paul DiMaggio     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Martinez (CA) on September 6, 1912 (a Friday) and died in North Hollywood (CA) on October 3, 1986 (a Friday) at the age of 74. He is buried at Rose Memorial Park Cemetery (Mendocino County, California).
  • Martinez is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Caymus.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Vincent Paul DiMaggio<1>
• August 'Augie' Galan     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Berkeley (CA) on May 25, 1912 (a Saturday) and died in Fairfield (CA) on December 28, 1993 (a Tueday) at the age of 81. He is buried at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery (Contra Costa County, California).
  • Fairfield is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Caymus.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: August 'Augie' Galan<1>
• Arnold 'Chick' Gandil     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Saint Paul (MN) on January 19, 1888 (a Thursday) and died in Calistoga (CA) on December 13, 1970 (a Sunday) at the age of 82. He is buried at St. Helena Public Cemetery (Napa County, California).
  • Calistoga is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Caymus.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Arnold 'Chick' Gandil<1>
• Charles Arnold 'Chick' Gandil     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Saint Paul (MN) on January 19, 1888 (a Thursday) and died in Calistoga (CA) on December 13, 1970 (a Sunday) at the age of 82. He is buried at St. Helena Public Cemetery (Napa County, California).
  • Calistoga is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Caymus.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Charles Arnold 'Chick' Gandil<1>
• Charles 'Chick' Hafey     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Berkeley (CA) on February 12, 1903 (a Thursday) and died in Calistoga (CA) on July 2, 1973 (a Monday) at the age of 70. He is buried at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery (Napa County, California).
  • Calistoga is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Caymus.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Charles 'Chick' Hafey<1>
• Bud Jamison     (Actor)
  • Full name: William Edward Jamison
  • He was born in Vallejo (CA) on February 15, 1895 (a Friday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on September 30, 1944 (a Saturday) at the age of 49. He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Vallejo is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Caymus.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bud Jamison<1>
• William 'Bud' Jamison     (Actor)
  • He was born in Vallejo (CA) on February 15, 1895 (a Friday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on September 30, 1944 (a Saturday) at the age of 49. He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Vallejo is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Caymus.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William 'Bud' Jamison<1>
• Darrell Dean Johnson     (Professional baseball)
  • He was born in Horace (NE) on August 25, 1927 (a Thursday) and died in Fairfield (CA) on May 3, 2004 (a Monday) at the age of 76. He is buried at Rockville Cemetery (Solano County, California).
  • Fairfield is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Caymus.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Darrell Dean Johnson<1>
• Jessie Brown Kalmar     (Dancer, entertainer)
  • She was born in Martinez (CA) on August 24, 1892 (a Wednesday) and died in Sherman Oaks (CA) on January 14, 1985 (a Monday) at the age of 92. She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Martinez is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Caymus.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jessie Brown Kalmar<1>
• Harry Kerr     (Songwriter)
  • Full name: Harry David Kerr
  • He was born in Santa Rosa (CA) on October 8, 1880 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 20, 1957 (a Monday) at the age of 76. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Santa Rosa is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Caymus.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harry Kerr<1>
• James Henry 'Jim' Landis     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Fresno (CA) on March 9, 1934 (a Friday) and died in Napa (CA) on October 7, 2017 (a Saturday) at the age of 83. He is buried at Tulocay Cemetery (Napa County, California).
  • Napa is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Caymus.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Henry 'Jim' Landis<1>
• Sacheen Littlefeather     (Actress, model, activist)
  • Born: Marie Louise Cruz
  • She was born in Salinas (CA) on November 14, 1946 (a Thursday) and died in Novato (CA) on October 2, 2022 (a Sunday) at the age of 75. She is buried at Otoe - Missouria Cemetery (Noble County, Oklahoma).
  • Novato is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Caymus.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Sacheen Littlefeather<1>
• Dario Lodigiani     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in San Francisco (CA) on June 6, 1916 (a Tueday) and died in Napa (CA) on February 10, 2008 (a Sunday) at the age of 91. He is buried at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery (San Mateo County, California).
  • Napa is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Caymus.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dario Lodigiani<1>
• Earsell Mackbee     (Professional football)
  • He was born in Brookhaven (MS) on January 15, 1941 (a Wednesday) and died in Vallejo (CA) on November 9, 2009 (a Monday) at the age of 68. He is buried at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery (Solano County, California).
  • Vallejo is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Caymus.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Earsell Mackbee<1>
• James D. 'Jim' McElroy     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Napa (CA) on November 5, 1862 (a Wednesday) and died in Needles (CA) on July 24, 1889 (a Wednesday) at the age of 26. We don't have any burial details.
  • Napa is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Caymus.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James D. 'Jim' McElroy<1>
• Joseph Carl Oeschger     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Chicago (IL) on May 24, 1892 (a Tueday) and died in Rohnert Park (CA) on July 28, 1986 (a Monday) at the age of 94. He is buried at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery (San Mateo County, California).
  • Rohnert Park is located 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Caymus.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joseph Carl Oeschger<1>
• Johnny Otis     (Bandleader, songwriter)
  • Born: Ioannis Alexandres Veliotes
  • He was born in Vallejo (CA) on December 18, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 17, 2012 (a Tueday) at the age of 90. He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Vallejo is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Caymus.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Johnny Otis<1>

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Napa County: www.co.napa.ca.us/

The official website for State of California: https://www.ca.gov/