The son of Edward Plummer and Mattie Jackson Plummer, John was born in Columbia and lived there all his life. He passed away in a Sonora hospital after having a stroke due to diabetes.

Mr. Plummer worked as a gardener.

John was survived by his sisters, Mary Van Winkle of Columbia, and Lulu Wilson of Angels Camp. He was also survived by two brothers, Reuben of Columbia and Charles of Angels Camp.

1920 United States Federal Census about John Plummer
Name: John Plummer
Age: 9
Birth Year: abt 1911
Birthplace: California
Home in 1920: Township 2, Tuolumne, California
Race: Indian (Native American)
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: California
Mother's name: Mattie Plummer
Mother's Birthplace: California
MAble to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Mattie Plummer 45
Fred Plummer 22
Rueben Plummer 20
Charles Plummer 17
Ada Plummer 14
Lulu Plummer 10
John Plummer 9
Norman Plummer 7
Mrs. Agustus Weldikind 85 Family Friend & Visitor

U.S., Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940, about John Plummer
Name: John Plummer
Date of Birth: 1911
Age: 6
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of Household: Son
Tribe: Columbia (Colombian) (MiWuk)
Agency: Digger
Previous Census Number: 97
Census Date: 10 May 1916

U.S., Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940, about John Plummer
Name: John Plummer
Date of Birth: 1908
Age: 12
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of Household: Son
Tribe: Digger
Agency: Tuolumne Res
State: California
Last Census Number: 135
Previous Census Number: 135
Census Date: 30 Jun 1920

California, Death Index, 1940-1997, about John Plummer
Name: John Plummer
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 15 Oct 1911
Birth Place: California
Death Date: 4 Jul 1966
Death Place: Tuolumne
Mother's Maiden Name: Jackson