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The Florida Collection Biographic File Name Index Last Name First Name Life Span Claim to Fame Notes Aaron Jesse J. (1887- Artist Primitive Tree Sculpting Abood Fred Chef Acosta Edward I. (1920-1986) Politician Acosta St Elmo W. "Chic" City Commissioner Adair Walter J. Adair's Florist Owner Adams Alto (1899-1988) FL Supreme Court Judge Adams Ann Artist Drawing Adams Franklin (1934- Artist Painting Adams Lee and Mimi (1923-1971) Artist Painting and Environmentalists Adams Peggy Opera Set Designer Adams Tom (1917-2006) Lieutenant Governor / Secretary of State 1961-71 Adderley Julian "Cannonball" (1929-1975) Jazz Musician / Musical Ambassador to Florida Adeeb Joseph Sr. (1908-1989) Turtle Inn Founder Adeeb Joe Bono’s Barbeque Owner Adkins James C. (1915-1994) FL Supreme Court Chief Justice 1969- 87 Adler Warren Writer Ahmed Parvez (1964- COJ Human Rights Commission Member/UNF Professor of Finance Ahren Sven William "Bill" (1938-2001) Trendsetter Homes Builder of the Year 1977 / Homebuilder Mandarin & Southside Aiken Larry (1915- Jacksonville Power Squadron Founder & 1st Commander

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The Florida Collection Biographic File Name Index Last Name First Name Life Span Claim to Fame Notes

Aaron Jesse J. (1887- Artist Primitive Tree Sculpting

Abood Fred Chef

Acosta Edward I. (1920-1986) Politician

Acosta St Elmo W. "Chic" City Commissioner

Adair Walter J. Adair's Florist Owner

Adams Alto (1899-1988) FL Supreme Court Judge

Adams Ann Artist Drawing

Adams Franklin (1934- Artist Painting

Adams Lee and Mimi (1923-1971) Artist Painting and Environmentalists

Adams Peggy Opera Set Designer

Adams Tom (1917-2006) Lieutenant Governor / Secretary of State 1961-71

Adderley Julian "Cannonball" (1929-1975) Jazz Musician / Musical Ambassador to Florida

Adeeb Joseph Sr. (1908-1989) Turtle Inn Founder

Adeeb Joe Bono’s Barbeque Owner

Adkins James C. (1915-1994) FL Supreme Court Chief Justice 1969-87

Adler Warren Writer

Ahmed Parvez (1964- COJ Human Rights Commission Member/UNF Professor of Finance

Ahren Sven William "Bill" (1938-2001) Trendsetter Homes Builder of the Year 1977 / Homebuilder Mandarin & Southside

Aiken Larry (1915- Jacksonville Power Squadron Founder & 1st Commander

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Akra T. K. (1892-1949) Akra Brothers Department Store Founder and Owner w/ Brothers

Albers Michael Artist Painting

Albritton Andy American Power Boat Association National Champion Class "E" 1975

Albury Henry S. (1897-1986) Tax Collector

Alderman James (1883-1929) Prohibition Era Rum Running Felon

Alderman Ron (1928- Fire Chief 53 Years Total Service

Allais Henriette Playboy's Miss March 1980

Allemano Irene Mrs. Peter Artist Estofado

Allen Dorothy Artist / Gallery Owner

Allen Edward (1927-1987) WJXT TV-4's "Mr. Green Thumb"

Allen Ross (1908-1973) Reptile Expert

Allerton Charles (1889- Artist Natural Primitive Painting

Alsop Mr. and Mrs. John T. Jr. Mayor 1923-37 Garden Clubber

Altobellis Richard "Ric" (1912-1996) Businessman / Civic Leader

Ambler Wayne Baseball Player / Writer

Anaya Dulce Ballerina / Dance Instructor

Anders Andy "I Left My Heart…" Songwriter

Anders Geraldine (1892- Showboat Actress / Vaudevillian

Anderson Charles M. Poet

Anderson James P. (1822-1873) Civil War Major-General

Anderson Roland L. Meteorologist

Anderson W. W. Police Chief

Andrade Phyllis ( -2011) Artist Painting and Stained Glass

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Andrews Gene Private Investigator / Hit Man

Angelieri Bob Artist Pottery

Ansbacher Lewis (1928-2004) Attorney / Philanthropist

Anthony Donald L. "Chubby" (1936-1980) Bluegrass Musician

Anthony Piers Writer

Antil Jerry (1941- Cosmopolitan Bachelor of the Month February 1979

Armayor Juanita (1915-2011) Artist Drawing and Painting

Armel Karen Jacksonville Concert Chorale Director

Armingeon Neil St. Johns River keeper

Armstrong Mr. and Mrs. Charles 1901 Shooting Perpetrator and Victim

Armstrong Jane Artist Stone Sculpting

Armstrong Vincent J. (1894-1949) McCrory, Armstrong and Waters Insurance President

Arnold Lynwood (1917-2001) FL Senator / FL Representative

Arnold Robertson T. (1881- Arnold Printing and Label Co. Founder

Arnold W. E. "Ted" (1894-1965) Gator Bowl Association Founder

Arnot John B. (1874-1949) Arnot's Bakery & Restaurant Owner

Arpen John ( -1888) Empire Grist Mill Owner

Ashbrook Lawrence E. (1889-1953) Artist Sculpting "Kentucky Whittler"

Ashler Philip F. Educator / FL Representative

Ashley Harold (1910-1996) Mayoral Candidate 1949

Ashley John and gang Pirate Robbers

Ashmok J. S. pending file material illegible

Ashworth Sholar (1926-2006) Artist Painting

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Askew Reubin O. and Donna Lou (1928-2014) Governor 1971-79 / US Trade Commissioner

Assi Joseph Assi's Restaurant Owner

Astor William NY Financier / Part Time Resident

Atanasoff John V. (1904-1995) Inventor of the Computer

Atkins Jim Songwriter / City Councilmember

Atkinson Frank Atkinson Drug Store Chain Founder

Auchter George D. Sr. (1889-1974) Auchter Co. Founder & President

Audubon John James (1785-1851) Ornithologist/Naturalist

Austen Carl Artist Painting

Austin Elizabeth S. Museum "Bird Woman"

Austin T. Edward Jr. "Ed" (1927-2011) Mayor 1991-95

Avery Frankie (1949-2013) Psychic

Avery Horace C. Businessman / Civic Leader

Axton Hoyt (1938-1999) Singer / Songwriter

Axton Mae (1915-1997) Songwriter

Ayala Luis Tennis Player

Bachara Henry G. (1924-2005) Homebuilder Grove Park

Bachman Cheryl Playboy’s Miss October 1991

Backus Albert E. "Beanie" (1906-1990) Artist Painting

Bafalis L. A. "Skip" and Mary US Representative / FL Senate

Bagaley Katharine (1894- Teacher / Writer

Bailey Cecil C. Attorney / Library Board Chair

Bailey R. Wayne Baritone Soloist

Bailey Thomas D. State School Superintendent

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Baker Carol Artist Painting

Baker James M. President Commodore's Point Terminal Corporation

Baker Mark Writer

Baker Thompson S. (1906-1997) Owner Florida Rock

Baker Tom (1959- VP Florida Rock Industries Inc.

Balance E. G. "Ed" Plant Manager Maxwell House

Baldwin Dr. Abel S. Medicine/Civic Leader

Balis Sheffield (1900-1976) Has 5 Story Bell Tower in Oaklawn Cemetery

Ball Catie Olympian Swimming

Ball Ed Financier/Politician

Ball Jessie A. Mrs. Willis M. ( -1960) Helped to Secure Passage of FL 1st

Child Labor Law

Ball John W. (1909-1978) Attorney/son of FTU Newspaper Editor Philip M.

Ball Philip M. (1881-1950) FTU Managing Editor/son of FTU Editor in Chief Willis M.

Ball Willis M. II (1917-1970) Homebuilder Ponte Vedre

Ballis George G. Dinner Theater Director

Baltzell Thomas Early FL Attorney

Banes Ruth J. (1879-1970) Descendant of 1st FL Born White Child

Bankhead Bill FL Representative/Secretary US Justice Department

Banks Dr. Edgar J. (1866-1945) Archaeologist/Filmmaker

Barakat Oliver J. (1970- VP The Clarkson Co.

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Baranek Henry 1928-1979 WJXT's TV actor "Ranger Hal"

Barber Cary Grandson of FL Senator C. F. Barber

Barber William E. "Gene" (1935-2005) Artist/Teacher Painting

Barker Kate "Ma" (1872-1935) Notorious Criminal per FBI

Barkett Rosemary FL Supreme Court Chief Justice Served 1985-94

Barnard Henry Jr. (1817-1845) Barnard and Farrar Mercantile Founder

Barnes Foster L. Landscape Architect

Barnett Bion H. (father and son) Banker Artist Painting

Barnett M. Robert American Blind Foundation Director

Barnett William R. (1909-1991) Banker

Barrett Charles Artist Painting/Gallery Owner

Barrett Rick Fire Chief

Barron Dempsey J. (1922-2001) FL Senate President

Barrs Abigail M. (1829-1933) City's Oldest Resident as of 1932

Barrs Burton (1889-1959) Judge, Vice-President of the City Council

Barrs Jay Olympian Archer

Bartchlett Christel (1907- Blount Island Mom

Barth Hans (1897-1956) Pianist

Bartley Mrs. Maurice Artist Jewelry

Barton Agnes E. (1911-2001) American Cancer Society 1st Female Crusade Chair

Barton Bryce and Sara O. (1925-2009) Owners Sligh's later Barton-Sligh's Clothing

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Barton Don (1930-2013) Filmmaker

Bartram John (1699-1777) Colonial Botanist/William's Father

Bartram William Naturalist/Writer

Basford W. T. "Bill" FL Representative

Bashlor Charles Convicted Murderer

Baskin Norton (1902-1997) Widower of M. K. Rawlings

Bassett Lucy A. (1887-1978) Historian/Map Publisher

Bateman Robert J. Titanic Victim/Missionary

Bauer Farris D. Educator/Newspaper Writer

Baxendale Ellen L. Mrs. J. A. Songwriter

Bayer Herbert Newspaper Editor

Baynard Henry FL Senator

Beach Rex Writer

Beaman Cliff Artist Animation/Actor

Bean Alan (1932- ) Astronaut

Bean Aaron P. (1965- ) FL Senator / FL Representative

Bear Marcelle Artist Painting

Beard Percy (1908-1990) UF Track Coach 1936-64

Beatty Clyde (1905- Circus Owner/Wild Animal Trainer

Beatty Ellen A. W. (1801-1884) Southern Belle Early Florida Territory known as "Florida White"

Beaufort C. William "Bill" FL Senator

Beck James N. “Gator” FL Representative

Beckett Gardner W. Sr. (1886-1949) Broker/Inventor/Apartment Builder

Beckham James H. Sr. (1925-1989) All Florida Pipe and Supply Founder

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Beckley Josephine B. (1892- ) Daughter of Napoleon B. Broward

Beckwith Charles G. (1921-2005) Architect/Arts Advocate

Bedell Chester Attorney

Bedell Harriet (1875-1960) FL Everglades Missionary

Bedell Nathan Attorney

Belin Jacob C. (1915-2000) CEO St. Joe Paper Co.

Bell Colleen Artist Various Media

Bell Tommie Election Supervisor

Bellamy Abraham or Abram Genealogy

Bellamy Burton Genealogy

Belleville Bill Writer/Filmmaker

Belote Will Vaudevillian

Benjamin Judah P. Confederate Secretary of State

Benjamin Roy (1888-1963) Architect

Bennett Charles E. (1910-2003) US Representative/FL Representative

Bennett Robert F. Bennett and Mackoul Co-Owner

Bennett Roberta B. Mrs. Walter J. Mother of the Year 1957/Charles E. Bennett's Mother

Bennett Walter J. President US Weather Bureau/Charles E. Bennett's Father

Benton Floyd R. Jr. (1926-2000) Artist Graphic Design

Berman Sara Jo (1950- Dancer

Berney Bernard Owner Bennie's Restaurant Owner

Bessent Don (1931-1990) Pro Baseball Pitcher

Betsch MaVynee "Beach Lady" (1935-2005) American Beach Champion/Opera Singer

see AFC bios for all Betsch

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Bevan Jan A. (1947- Writer

Bie Knud S. Genealogy

Bigelow Jimmy "The Banjo King" Travelling Musician

Bigelow Lee E. Historical Researcher

Bigelow Robert Genealogy

Billie James "Jim" (1944- Seminole Chief

Billie Josie Seminole Doctor/Preacher

Birchfield William O. Attorney/FL Representative

Bisbee Frank D. Sr. (1891-1974) Bisbee-Baldwin Insurance Founder

Bishop Roger (1933- Artist Soft Sculpting

Black Dr. John Medicine

Black Lassie G. FL Pioneer/Horticulturalist

Black Susan H. FL's 1st Female Federal Judge

Blackstone Joy Postle (1896-1989) Artist Painting "Southern Muralist"

Blackwell Dr. Gordon W. (1911-2004) FSU President 1960-65

Blankenship Ann T. Hans Tansler Jr.'s Ex Wife/Schoolteacher

Blassingame Wyatt Educator/Writer

Blaylock Jeannie Newscaster

Blazek Dr. Ron FSU Librarian/Historian

Bloom Harold (1920-2012) Homebuilder Southside 1950's-1960's

Bloxham William D. Governor 1881-85; 1897-1901

Blue Victor ( -1928) Navy Admiral/Hero

Blum Charles Jr. Artist Painting

Blume George C. (1890-1955) Mayor 1937-41/Postmaster

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Blumenthal Sam (1920- Professional Snooker Pool Player

Boggs Otis (1920- the "Voice of the FL Gators"

Boggs Virginia B. Mrs. Lucien H. (1889-1981) Daughter of William A. Bisbee who built 10 story Bisbee Building

Bohnenberger Carl (1902-1936) JPL Assistant Librarian

Bond Dr. John Screven Civil War Surgeon

Bondi Pam (1966- FL's 1st Female Attorney General

Boney George F. US Chief Justice

Boone Charles E. "Pat" and Family

(1934- Entertainer

Boone Daniel (1734-1820) The Explorer

Boone Richard (1918-1981) Actor

Boone William E. (1853-1938) W. E. Boone Locomotive Founder/Daniel Boone's Great Nephew

Booth Anne C. 1st Female Appellate Judge

Booth Tod Alhambra Dinner Theater Owner

Bortles Blake (1991 - Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback

Boselli Tony Pro Football Offensive Tackle

Bostwick Thomas N. (1910-1977) JEA's 1st Acting Managing Director

Bostwick William M. Jr. (1872- Chair Board of Bond Trustees / Jacksonville Native

Botts Guy W. (1915-1993) Head Barnett Banks of FL Inc./Attorney

Boughton William Artist/FSU Professor/Developer of innovative Silkscreen Technique

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Boulos E. Zimmermann (1954- President Office Equipment and Supply Co./Professional Soccer Referee

Boutwell George and Family Musician/Ortega Dance Pavilion Owner

Bowden Bobby and Family FSU Football Coach

Bowden Fleming H. (1889-1964) Voter Registration Supervisor

Bowden J. E. T. (1857-1930) Mayor 1899-1901

Bowden John W. Sr. (1920- President Northeast Florida Building and Construction Trades Council/Business Agent of Iron Workers Union Local 597

Bowen Bill Professional Actor/Stuntman

Bowlegs Billy Seminole Patriarch

Bowles William A. (1763-1805) British Revolutionary War Soldier/Florida Indian Chief

Bowling Mike Pound Puppy Creator

Boyd Alan US Department of Transportation Secretary

Boyd Crowther (1908- Jacksonville Tars Professional Baseball Team Owner 1937-52

Boyd Dr. Mark F. Medicine/FL Historian

Boyer Mary-Louise Architect

Boyer Tyrie A. (1924-2013) FL Appellate Court Chief Justice

Boylan Alex PBS Television Host

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Boylston Hal (1930- Professional Boxer/Real Estate Syndicates Organizer

Boyt Gator and Jim Frog Gigging Brothers

Bradford P. W. "Pete" Developer of American Express Card

Bradley Gus 1966 - Jacksonville Jaguars coach

Bradley Guy ( -1905) Everglades Audubon Warden

Brady Terrie FL Democratic Party Chair

Bragan Family Owners Jacksonville Suns 1984-

Branch John Governor FL Territory 1844-45

Brant Ish W. (1906-2003) Jacksonville Beach Manager/Civic Leader

Brantley Lew (1937-2004) FL Senator/Shriner

Breden William Bill the Hatter

Brennan Frank J. Prudential Insurance Executive

Brennan William J. "Bill" (1922-1967) President Brennan Broadcasting Corp.

Brereton Isaac FL Pioneer/Railroad Executive

Brest Alexander (1895-1996) Philanthropist/CEO

Brewer Don (1941-1999) 1st Republican City Councilmember for Consolidated Jacksonville

Brewer Forrest V. Baseball Player/Army Casualty

Brewsaugh Elizabeth Artist Ceramics

Brewsaugh Leland ( -2003) Artist Painting and Drawing

Bridges Danny R. (1938-2007) General Manger Jacksonville Firebirds

Bright George W. "Blocade Runner"

Brink Elinor (1898-1994) Founding Member JPL Friends

Brinkworth Mrs. William Artist Pottery

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Brinson Dickie (1946-2009) FSU Flying High Circus Director

Broadbent Alice Crane Island Dweller

Brock Charles Jr. ( -1979) FTU Newspaper Entertainment Editor

Brock Estelle (1917-1993) Head Start Daycare's 1st Director

Brooks A. M. "Abbie" Writer

Brooks Pam World Games I Women's Bodybuilding Lightweight Division Gold Medalist 1981

Broward Annie I. Mrs. Napoleon B.

( -1953) Governor's Widow

Broward Audrey JPL Reference Librarian

Broward Napoleon B. and Family Governor 1905-09 Fireman

Broward Robert C. (1926- ) Architect

Brown Family Genealogy etc.

Brown Alvin (1962- ) Mayor 2011-

Brown Butler Artist Painting

Brown Charles M. "Charlie" Artist Pottery

Brown Corrine (1946- ) US Representative

Brown Danny Joe (1951-2005) Molly Hatchet Lead Singer

Brown Donald K. "D. K." 1975) Chief of Police

Brown Elaine City Councilmember

Brown Harvey (1795-1874) Officer in Black Hawk/Seminole War

Brown Jackie (1964-2007) Mayoral Candidate 2007

Brown Louise F. Artist Printmaking

Brown Richard L. Sr. (1854-1948) FL Senator/JACKSONVILLE's "1st Black Architect"

see AFC bios for more Brown

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Brown Ted WJXT TV Feature Reporter

Brown William A. (1938- Tenor/UNF Educator

Brown William R. Homebuilder Hyde Grove Acres

Browne Willie (1889-1970) Theodore Roosevelt Area Land Donor

Brownett Harry ( -1966) Building Contractor

Browning Terry A. Miss World-USA 1974

Bruce Frederick W. (1856-1932) Engineer/Writer

Brumbaugh Eleanor Mrs. Vere Bird Rescuer

Brunell Mark (1970- Pro Football Quarterback

Bruner Albert Artist Sculpture commissioned for St. John's Bluff statue of Laudonniere

Bruner Madge WJCT Music Director

Bryan Jacob F. III Independent Life Insurance Executive

Bryan Jacob F. IV President Independent Life Insurance

Bryan Sara Justice of the Peace

Bryan Sheldon Artist Painting and Sculpture

Bryant Anita J. (1940- Singer/Spokesperson for Florida Citrus

Bryant Cecilia FL Board of Regents Member / Governor Farris Bryant's Daughter

Bryant Don Baseball Player

Bryant Farris (1915-2001) Governor 1961-65

Bryant J. M. Homebuilder Hyde Grove Acres and Ortega Shores

Buchanon John D. Jr. Prudential Insurance Executive

Bucholtz Steven Musician Drummer w/ Nate Najar Jazz Quartet

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Buck Nina ( -1965) General Edmund Kirby-Smith's Daughter

Buckman Henry H. II Engineer

Bull Harcourt Jr. (1913-1972) Participated in the Formation of Atlantic Beach

Bullard Fred Businessman/USFL Owner

Bullen Dr. Ripley P. Curator Emeritus Florida State Museum/Archaeologist

Bulpitt Mary A. Towers (1904-2005) Civic Leader

Bunker John Artist Painting/Museum Executive

Burbridge Benjamin (1881- Writer/Film Maker (local history profile)

Burbridge John Q. (1830- Mayor 8 months in 1887

Burbridge William F. ( -1965) Son of Mayor/Builder Floridian Hotel

Burgess Greg Olympian Swimming

Burke J. Herbert (1911-1993) US Representative

Burke Steve Daredevil

Burnette Brenda 1968 Miss Teenage Jacksonville

Burnham Lee Artist Sculpture

Burns Bob Lynyrd Skynyrd Band Member

Burns Haydon and Mildred (1912-1987) Governor/Mayor

Burroughs Richard "Dick" (1928-2013) Jacksonville Marine Supply Owner

Bush Jeb and Columba Governor 1999-2007

Bush Tom Jr. (1923-2005) Auto Dealer

Bussells Walt CEO JEA

Butler Brenton Teen acquitted of murder

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Butler J. Turner FL Senator/Attorney

Butler LeRoy (1968- NFL All Decade Pro Football Safety

Butler Robert U. S. Surveyor General

Butler Robert Artist Painting

Butterworth Bob FL Attorney General

Byler Clyde Sawmill Owner

Byrd Gussie Dollhouse Maker

Cabot John (1450-1499) English Explorer

Cabrera Marques Spanish Governor of FL 1680-87

Cade Dr. Robert (1927-2007) Gatorade Inventor

Cahill Al (1913-2014) Duval Sheriff suspended

Cahoon William B. (1871-

Cakmis William Jr. (1958- Actor

Caldecott Randolph (1846-1886) Artist Illustration

Caldwell Erskine (1903-1987) Writer

Caldwell Henry H. Rear Admiral/Naval Fleet Air Cmdr

Caldwell Millard F. (1897-1984) Governor 1945-1949/FL Supreme Chief Court Justice Served 1962-69

Caldwell Taylor (1900-1985) Writer

Caliste John (1958- Vue Magazine Publisher

Callahan J. Will (1874-1946) Songwriter

Campbell Betty YWCA Executive Director

Campbell Dr Doak S. Educator/FSU President 1941-57

Campbell Mary Artist Painting

Campbell Nate (1972- Professional Boxer

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Campbell Dr. Roy E. (1920-1990) Medicine/FL Representative

Canarina John JSO Conductor

Cannon Clyde City Council President/Barber

Cannon Sherman B. and Family Police Chief

Canova Judy (1916-1983) Actor

Cantwell Elizabeth Feminine Flag Salute Originator

Capote Truman (1924-1984) Writer

Carlson Glenn A. Serial Rapist

Carlton Doyle E. Sr. (1885-1972) Governor (1929-33)/FL Senator

Carlton Doyle Jr. (1924-2003) FL Senator

Carlton Mabry A. FL Representative

Carlton Vassar B. (1912-2005) FL Supreme Court Chief Justice Served 1969-74

Carlucci Joe and Louise (1929-1986) FL Senator

Carlucci Matt State Farm Insurance Agent/Politician

Carnes Caroline Hallowes (1883- Descendent of General Hallowes (local history profile)

Carnes Jesse V. (1873-1938) Orange Park Mayor

Carpenter James H. (1917-1970) Carpco Research and Engineering Inc. Founder/President

Carpenter Dr. Thomas G. Educator/UNF President

Carroll Donald K. Appellate Judge

Carroll Jennifer (1959- FL Representative 2003-2010/Rick Scott Running Mate

Carson Dale Duval Sheriff

Carson James M. (1887-1950) Attorney

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Carswell G. Harold and Virginia S. Federal Appellate Judge

Carte Richard D'Oyly Theatre Producer

Carter Bill City Council President/ Pharmacist

Carter Charles WWII POW

Carter William R. and Annie L. (1861- Metropolis Editor (local history profile)

Caruso Enrico Jr. Tenor's Son

Carver Joan 1981-82 Eve Award Winner for Education

Casallas Jose Cuban Cigar Maker

Cash William T. (1879-1951) State Librarian/FL Senator

Cassatt Dr. Massillon JPL Benefactor

Catts Sidney J. and Family (1863-1936) 22nd Governor/Baptist Minister

Cauthen Sudye Writer

Cavallo John Seminole escapee "Gopher John"

Cellar A. Eugene Architect

Cerveny Frank S. Episcopal Bishop

Cesery William (1912-1994) Arlington Developer

Chaires Benjamin FL Pioneer

Chalker Agnes Artist Painting

Champion Dr. John E. (1922-2002) Educator/FSU President

Champlin Verne B. Poet

Chancey Joseph B. (1888-1967) Fire Chief

Chandler Kete Artist Painting

Chapman Dr. Benjamin A. Medicine

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Chappell Johnnie Mae ( -1964) Race Riot Murder Victim

Chappell Ladauskie Mrs. W. E. Chappell School Founder

Chappell William V. Jr. “Bill” (1922-1989) US Representative/FL Representative

Charles Ray (1930-2004) Singer

Cheeseborough Chandra (1959- ) Olympian Track and Field

Chelius Herman P. Pianist

Chiles Lawton M. Jr. and Rhea (1930-1998) Governor/US Senator

Chinoy Kathy (1945- FL Representative

Choate Emmett C. Federal Judge

Christopher John G. (1855-1933) Entrepreneur, businessman

Christy William Minstrel Man/Songwriter linked w/ Foster's Old Folks at Home

Churchwell John H. Sr. (1875-1953) J. H. Churchwell Co. Wholesale Dry Goods Founder est. 1930

Clapp James C. US Marshall

Clark Charles A. Funeral Director 1890's

Clark Frank US Rep/FL Representative

Clark H. W. Postmaster 1890's (photo only)

Clark John Early Jacksonville Merchant

Clark Richard (1970- City Council President 2009-10

Clark Robert P. FTU and JJ Newspapers Editor beg. 1979

Clarke George J. F. Surveyor St Augustine Spanish Land Grant

Clarkson Charles "Bucky" Real Estate Developer

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Clarkson Mrs. W. B. Photo w/ child only

Clarson Lisa (1954- "Miss Jacksonville" 1964

Clay Abraham (1894- Seminole Medicine Man

Clements Vassar (1928-2005) Grammy Winning Fiddler

Clemenzi Robert L. Homebuilder University Park, Windsor Forest and San Jose Forest

Clinch Duncan L. Clinch and Co Business Owner/Descendent

Clinch Duncan L. Seminole War General

Clinton William J. (1946- U. S. President 1993-2001

Close Bernard W. Architect

Cobb Barney F. City Councilmember / Artist Commercial

Cochran Jacqueline (1910-1980) Aviator "First Lady of the Skies" (given name was Bessie Mae Pittman)

Coe Charles F. "Socker" Writer

Coe Ernest F. (1867-1951) Spearheaded Everglades as National Park

Coffman Dave (1961- Thunderbird Pilot

Coggins Dr. Deborah R. Medicine/1st Female City Health Office

Cohen Jacob E and Family Cohen's Department Store Executives

Cohn Harold S. Sr. (1902-1971) JJ Newspaper Editor

Cole Browne G. Writer

Cole Kat (1979- President of Cinnabon, Inc.

Colee Harold (1918-2001) FL Chamber Executive

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Coleman Helene 1981-82 Eve Award Winner for Volunteer Service

Coleman Joseph (1922-2014) Military leader, Fleet Landing founder

Coleman Phillip N. and Ray Industrialist/Philanthropist

Collins A. Frederick (1869-1950) Writer/Scientist/Invented Wireless Phone

Collins Allen (1952-1990) Lynyrd Skynyrd Member

Collins LeRoy (1909-1991) Governor/FL Senate

Collins Mary C. FL's First Lady

Colmery William G. NY Life Insurance GM/Banker

Combs Wilma Artist Drawing

Commander Charles E. (1913-1964) Real Estate Developer incl. Commander Apartments

Conant Isabelle F. (1873-1953) Poet

Conant Marcus Undertaker

Conaster Rosemary (1953- 1st Female to Solo in Attack Jet

Conduitte Gretchen G. JPL Librarian

Cone Frederick P. (1871-1948) Governor 1937-41/Mayor Lake City

Conner Doyle E. Agriculture Commissioner/FL Representative

Conner H. Virgil "Living History Book"

Conner Marion Actor

Connor Jeannette T. Mrs. W. E. FL Historical Society VP

Cook Henry City Council President

Cookman Alfred (1828-1871) Methodist Minister/laid plans for college

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Cooley Florence M. (1858-1924) 1st Free Public Library Co-Founder

Coolidge Calvin (1872-1933) U. S. President 1923-29

Coolidge Rita Singer

Cooper John C. Jr. Attorney/Writer (local history profile may exist)

Cooper Ken (1937- Minister/Bank Robber

Cooper Merian C. (1893-1973) Movie Producer/King Kong Creator-Writer

Copeland Joseph T. ( -1893) Orange Park Pioneer/Yankee General

Coppedge Wayland "Doc" (1919-2005) Medicine/Hidden Hills Developer

Corbino Jon (1905-1964) Artist Painting

Corey Angela Prosecutor State Attorney's Office

Cormier Ken Country Musician/Ex Convict

Cornett Leanza Miss America 1993

Corrigan Michael Tax Collector/City Council President 2006-07

Corse Family Genealogy etc.

Corse Annie P. (1858- Genealogy (local history profile)

Corse Carita Doggett (1892-1978) Writer/FL WPA Director

Coughlin Tom (1946- Pro Football Coach

Covington Harrison Educator/Artist Collage

Covington Robert V. (1866- Wholesale Dry Goods Merchant (local history profile)

Cowart J. Edgar Homebuilder Highlands

Cowkeeper Oconee/Seminole Indian Chief

Cox Mary Leah (1867- Artist Photography

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Crady George A. FL Representative

Craig James C. ( -1992) FL Historical Society President

Craig James E. ( -1941) Pearl Harbor Casualty Memorialized in Naming a City Airport Craig Field

Cramer William C. (1922-2003) US Rep/FL Representative

Crane Cora T. (1865-1910) Brothel Owner/War Correspondent

Crane Stephen (1871-1900) Writer

de Credaro Nino Veteran

Crenshaw Ander (1944- US Representative/FL Senate

Crews Harry Writer

Crews Mr. and Mrs. John J. (1921-1987) FL Representative Volunteer

Criser Marshall M. Attorney/UF President 1984-89

Crist Charlie (1956- Governor/Attorney General

Criswell Walter S. (1888-1962) Judge

Crockett Bobbie Artist Printing

Crofton Arthur Disc Jockey

Cromartie G. R. (1901- Fire Chief

Cromwell Richard S. Writer/JU Educator

Cronn Suzanne "Sue" (1919-2003) Artist Painting/1st President Jacksonville Watercolor Society

Crooks Dr. James B. Writer/UNF Educator

Crosby Toby and Lula Palatka Seniors/Slave History

Cross J. Emory "Red" (1915-2005) FL Senator/Fathered "Florida's 1967 Government in the Sunshine Law"

Crowd Frank Crowd's Barber Shop Founder 1884

Cruickshank Allen Artist Audubon Photography

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Culverhouse Hugh F. (1919-1994) Attorney/NFL Owner

Culvyhouse Jack High School Football Kicker

Cummer Family Genealogy etc.

Cummer Nina Civic Leader

Cummer Wellington W. Head of Family Enterprise/Civic Leader

Cummer Wellington W. Symphony Association President

Cunningham Earl Artist Painting

Curtis Don "The Buffalo Bomber"

(1928-2008) Pro Wrestler/Sports Promoter

Cutler Henry O. NAS CO/City Traffic Eng

DaCosta Charles W. (1857-1911) Business Leader/Mason

D'Alemberte Talbot FL Representative/Activist

Danaher T. Leo (1931-2003) Monsignor/Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Parish Founder

Dancer W. E. ( -1934) Poet

Dancy Family Genealogy etc.

Danese Emanuel (1911-2005) Politician/SWD Real Estate Executive

Daniel J. J. "Jack" and Paige City Father Fabric Artist

Daniel James J. "J.J." ( -1888) FL Promoter/Businessman

Daniel Richard P. and Family ( -1915) Medicine/Jacksonville Pioneer

Daniels Billy (1915-1988) Broadway Entertainer

Daniels Lad City Councilmember / Real Estate Developer

Dantzler Rick FL Senator

Darling Edith Winn-Dixie's "Dixie Darling"/Hotel Seminole Clerk

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Darrow Dr. Anna Medicine

Dartingalongue Henry V. Southern Bell Executive/Civic Leader

Dauer Dr. Manning J. (1910-1987) Architect of FL's Reapportionment, Desegregation and Constitution/UF Educator

David Kathleen Mrs. Raymond A.

(1921-2011) Artist Painting and Drawing

David Thomas E. "Ted" FL Senator

Davidson Donald E. Lynch Davidson Motors Executive

Davin Joseph W. SWD Mortgage Executive

Davis Artemus D. "A. D." (1905-1995) Oldest Founding Brother Winn-Dixie

Davis Daniel (1973- ) FL Representative/City Councilmember

Davis Don Gate Inc. Executive/City Council President

Davis Ennis (1977- ) Writer/Planner/Historian

Davis J. E. and Family Winn Dixie Chair / Founding Brother

Davis Jefferson (1808-1889) Historical note

Davis M. Austin "M. A." (1911-1992) Founding Brother Winn-Dixie

Davis Mary Lou (1945-2000) Volunteer / Wife of Winn-Dixie Chair A. Dano

Davis Sam Pro Football Player

Davis Snead (1909-2014) Santa Fe River Ranch Manager

Davis T. Frederick and Family (1877-1946) History of Jacksonville Writer/Salesman (local history profile)

Davis Thomas W. "T. Wayne" Winn-Dixie VP/Attorney/Tine W.'s Son

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Davis Tine W. (1916-1980) Founding Brother Winn-Dixie

Davis W. Turner (1902-1988) FL Senator

Davis William H. (1888-1967) Champion Jockey

Dawkins Dewitt C. Jr. (1918-2001) President Dawkins Inc./Chamber Member

Dawkins James B. FL Circuit Judge

Dawson Manierre Artist Painting and Sculpture

De Barbastro Luis C. ( -1549) Spanish Missionary

De Berard Ella T. Writer

De Montmollin Harry M. Jr. and Jayne Bolles Headmaster Teacher

De Soto Hernando ( -1542) Explorer

Deagon Kathleen Anthropologist

Dean Fazil (1929-2013) 1st woman assistant superintendent

Dean Tom Homebuilder Lake Forest, Murray Hill and Woodstock

Dearing Frank P. Sr. (1875-1949) Insurance Executive/Isaiah D. Hart Descendent

Dearing Frank P. Jr. (1906-1989) Episcopal Priest/Isaiah D. Hart Descendent

DeBerald Theresa M. "Tam" Mrs. Philip

Artist Painting and Diorama Builder

Decker Judy Artist Printmaking

Deegan Donna Newscaster

DeFrates Jamie Emmy Winning Producer/Composer

Dekle Hal P. (1918-2005) FL Supreme Court Justice Served 1971-75

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Del Rio Jack (1963- ) Pro Football Coach

Delaney John Mayor/UNF President

Delano Jane (1862-1919) Red Cross Founder/Assisted here during Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1888

Delgado Paul Panama Consul/Hotel Auditor

Delius Frederick (1862-1934) English Composer

Deloach Allen Writer/Artist Photography

DeMendoza Daniel (1922-1997) Artist Sculpture

Demetree Jack C. National Association Home Builders VP

Demetree William C. (1923-2006) Homebuilder Neptune Beach and Arlington

Demogeot Victor French Race Car Driver

Dempsey Bruce Jacksonville Art Museum Director

Dempsey Hoyle Disc Jockey

Denham Wes Artist Photography

Dennard Michael Boxer

Desmarais Family Genealogy etc.

DeVane Dozier A. Federal Judge

Dewey Byrd S. Writer

DeWitt George W. Race Car Driver

Dey J. Ramsay Mayor/Undertaker

de Diego Julio (1900-1979) Artist Painting

Dickinson Fred O. Jr. "Bud" (1922-1998) State Comptroller indicted

Dickinson Jonathan Quaker Planter/Merchant

Dickison John J. "J.J." ( -1902) Confederate Captain

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Dillon George H. (1906-1968) Poet/Pulitzer Winner

Dishinger Charles W. Sr. and Jr. Artists Photography

Dishinger Vi Artist Painting on Photographs

Dixon Earl E. and Louise FL Representative Volunteer

Dodd Dorothy (1902-1994) Writer/FL State Librarian

Dodge Joseph J. "Jerry" Artist Painting/Cummer Director

Doggett Family Genealogy etc.

Doggett Anna T. Civic Leader

Doggett John L. (1868-1937) Scion of Old FL Family/Judge

Donnell Jack T. (1929-1982) President Charter Company

Donovan Billy (1965- FL Gators Basketball Coach

Doolittle Jimmy (1896-1993) Air Travel Pioneer

Dorman Chris Writer/Artist Illustration

Dorr Lawrence Hungarian Farmer/Writer

Dougherty Mona Dewees B. Artist Drawing

Douglas Elsie Y. Attorney/Napoleon B. Broward's Sister

Douglas Marjory S. (1890-1998) Writer/Everglades Champion

Douglas Thomas US District Attorney/WPA Writings

Dowling William H. Sr. Maxwell House Plant Manager/Civic Leader

Dozier Henrietta C. (1872-1947) Architect (local history profile may exist)

Dozier Leonard Confederate Monument Model

Drake Dorcas and Family (1916-1993) Kid's Christmas Party Organizer

Draper J. Everett and Family (1915-2006) Artist Painting

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Draper Jim 1953 - Artist/ Environmentalist

Drew Dr. Columbus (1820-1891) Medicine/Drew Printing Co. Founder

Drew E. Harris FL Supreme Court Chief Justice Served 1952-71

Drew George F. (1827-1900) Governor 1877-81

Drew Horace and William B. and Family

(1918- H & W B Drew Printing Co Executives

Drew John G. (1858- Bookseller (local history profile)

Driggers C. Jefferson (1924-2013) JPL Librarian

Driscoll Phil Musician Trumpet

Drummond Jimmy Indian Grave Tender

Drysdale Walter St Augustine Alligator Farm Owner

du Pont Alfred I. (1864-1935) Financier/Philanthropist

du Pont Jessie B. (1884-1970) Philanthropist/Civic Leader

Duckworth Herbert S. Painter/Navy Vice Admiral

Duncan W. Hugh Justice of the Peace suspended

Dunn Edgar M. (1939-2000) FL Senator 1974-1986

Dunn Hampton (1917-2002) Writer

Dunsing Dee aka Dorothy D. Mowery

Writer

Duren Rhonda Artist Painting

Durkee Dr. John FL Pioneer/Naturalist

Durousseau Paul (1971- Convicted Serial Killer

Duval David (1971- Professional Golfer

Duval John P. (1790-1855) General

Duval William P. (1784-1854) 1st Governor FL Territory

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Dzialynski George I. P. (1857-1937) Salesman (local history profile)

Dzialynski Morris A. (1841-1907) Mayor 1881-83

Eason Archie Women's Wear and Hat Designer

Eaton Margaret O. "Peggy" Political Socialite

Eberhardt Fred Publisher of the Tallahassee Florida State News

Ebsen Buddy (1908-2003) Actor/Dancer

Edison Thomas A. (1847-1931) Inventor

Edmunds Dr. J. Ollie (1903-1984) Stetson University President 1948-67 / Mason

Ehrlich Bennie (1906- Salesman "Mayor of E. Bay St."

Ehrlich Raymond (1918-2005) FL Supreme Court Chief Justice Served 1981-1991

Eisenhower Dwight D. (1890-1969) U. S. President (1953-1961)

Eisenhower Julie N. (1948- First Daughter

Eliopulos Louis (1919-1987) Jacksonville Suns Owner 1979-1984

Ellerbee Paul and Alma Writers

Ellis Giles U. (1805-1886) Northeast FL Pioneer

Elmore Franklin H. Jr. (1904-1987) Judge/Descendent of Jacksonville Pioneers

Eng Diana Fashion Designer

England Arthur J. Jr. (1932- FL Supreme Court Chief Justice Served 1975-1981

Ervin Eddie Jr. (1929-2005) President and CEO Ryan's Family Steak Houses of FL Inc.

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Ervin Richard W. (1905-2004) FL Supreme Court Chief Justice Served 1964-1975/Attorney General

Evans Cheryl Ann Artist Wildlife Painting

Evans-Jones Marilyn 2004 Eve Award Winner for Volunteer Service

Evert Chris M. (1954- Tennis Professional

Fagg Marcus C. (1879- Social Worker (local history profile)

Fairbanks Charles H. (1913-1983) Anthropologist/UF Educator

Fairbanks George R. Landowner

Faircloth Earl and Wilma (1920-1995) Attorney General 1965-71 and Volunteer

Fairlie Mrs. James M. Epidemic Victim Dr's Spouse

Fairlie Margaret C. Stories of the Seminoles Writer

Falana James St. Johns Bar and River Pilot 1894 (photo only)

Fant Julian E. Sr. (1906-1989) Founder Riverside/First Guaranty Bank and Trust Co. 1947

Farah Eddie Attorney

Farrell Monica 1985's Miss Florida

Fascell Dante B. (1917-1998) US Representative/FL Representative

Fatio Family Genealogy etc.

Fatio Frances P. Conservationist

Fatio Luis P. Slave

Faure Renee Artist Painting

Feagin Robert R. (1912-1997) President Florida Publishing Co.

Felhandler Leon Homebuilder Ft. Caroline Club Estates

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Felos Sam G. (1918-2006) Gus & Co. Shoe Shop Proprietor

Fenby Eric and Rowena (1907-1997) Delius Protégé/Music Teacher

Ferguson Dr. Emmet F. Jr. (1921-2008) Medicine/Civic Leader

Fernandez Cristian (1999- ) Child Murderer

Fernandez Dr. John D. (1848-1913) Medicine/Jacksonville Pioneer

Field Glenis Artist Painting

Fields Jeff Writer

Finegan Joseph E. (1844-1871) General

Finger Martha Mrs. George (1923-2007) Artist Painting

Fisackerly Hester G. Educator/Writer

Fisher George R Architect

Fisher Dr. John Medicine/FL Senate

Fisher John J. "Jimbo" (1965- FSU Football Coach

Fitzpatrick William Plantation Owner

Flagello Ezio Opera Singer/Actor

Flagler Henry M. Industrialist/Financier

Fleming Family Genealogy etc.

Fleming C. Seton Historian/Writer

Fleming Floride L. Pearson (1843-1932) First Lady of FL (local history profile)

Fleming Francis P. (1841-1908) Governor

Fletcher Duncan U. and Anna L. (1859-1936) US Senator 1909-36 / Mayor 1893-95; 1901-1903 / FL Representative 1893 (local history profile)

Fletcher Hugh McKay (1943-

Floyd Family Genealogy etc.

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Floyd Jim Ship Captain/Aide to Cuba

Foley Bill (1939-2001) FTU Newspaper "Columnist"

Foley Dan Composer

Foley Lester President Foley Lumber and Export Corporation

Forbes John R. FL Representative

Forbes Leon E. Politician

Ford Kit Artist Painting

Forrester Richard Presidential Award Recipient

Forshee Joseph B. Jr. (1923-2010) City Council President 1981

Forsyth George A. "Sandy" III Aqua East Business Owner

Forsyth John (1780-1841) Minister to Spain Negotiated Treaty Ceding FL to U.S.

Fort Dr. Frank L. Surgeon

Fortune Timothy Journalist/Ex Slave

Foster Stephen C. Songwriter

Fowler Connie Writer/Poet

Fowler Earl (1925-2008) Admiral

Fowler Tillie (1942-2005) US Representative

Fox Charles D. ( -1952) The Truth About Florida Writer

France William Sr. "Big Bill" (1910-1992) Father of Stock Car Racing

Francis Milly Indian Maiden

Frank Pat Writer

Frank Pat C. FL Senator/Educator

Fraser Edwin B. FL Senator

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Fraser Walter B. (1888-1972) FL Senator/St. Augustine Mayor

Frazier J. C. Homebuilder Arlingwood and Royal Oaks

Freel Ryan 1976 – 2012 Baseball player

Freeman Kathryn (1956- JPL Artist Painting

Freeman Mack (1938-2005) Newsman

French Dr. Seth FL Senator/1st Immigration Commissioner

Frey Lou Jr. (1934- US Representative

Frick Dennis Orange Park Mayor

Friedman Kenneth A. Artist Graphic Design/Conservationist

Frisch Mark (1980- Local Entrepreneur

Frost Louis O. (1931-2008) Public Defender

Fryer John C. (1941- Duval School Superintendent

Fuel Billy Seminole Indian

Furman Rosemary Legal Secretary/Activist

Fussell Ronnie City Council President

Gaines Steve E. (1949-1977) Lynyrd Skynyrd Member

Galeone Victor (1935- ) Catholic Bishop St Augustine Diocese

Gamble Ed (1943- FTU Cartoonist

Gannon Dr. Michael V. (1927- UF Educator/The Cross in the Sand Writer

Gardiner Asa B. Friends of JPL President/HR Executive

Garland Hank (1930-2004) Musician Guitar/Songwriter wrote "Jingle Bell Rock"

Garner Merlene Singer

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Garrard David D. (1978- Pro Football Quarterback

Gaspar Jose "Gasparilla" (1756-1821) Pirate

Gato Family Prominent Cuban Americans

Gautier E. William (1911- FL Senator

Gay W. W. "Bill" (1926- W W Gay Business Owner

Geisendorff Annette (1917-2005) Songwriter

Geren Dr. Paul F. (1913-1969) Stetson University President 1967-69

Geronimo (1829-1909) Apache Indian Chief

Gianoulis Deborah Newscaster

Gibbons Sam M. US Congressman

Gibbs Jonathan (1827-1874) Secretary of State 1868-73

Gibbs Kingsley B. Fort George Island Plantation Owner

Gibbs Thomas V. R. West Point Cadet

Gibson Audrey (1956- ) FL Senator / FL Representative

Giddings Family Genealogy etc.

Gilbert Eugene F. "E. F." and Family

( -1907) Father of Atlantic Boulevard

Gilkes Fannie M. Davidson (1865-1956) DAR Homemaker (local history profile)

Gilkes Lillian B. (1903-1977) Cora Crane Biographer

Gillette Ann Merrill (1914-2006) Oldest Maritime Family Member

Gilliland John A. President/CEO Stockton, Whatley, Davin and Co

Gilmore Artis (1949- Professional Basketball Player

Gilmore Timothy () Local author, FSCJ professor

Glenn John (1921- Astronaut

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Glickstein Joseph M. (1899-1982) Neptune Beach Mayor/Attorney

Glisson Dorothy (1913-2001) FL Elections Director

Glover Nathaniel Jr. "Nat" (1944- Sheriff

Gobert Mrs. Charles St Augustine Area Landowner

Godbold Jake M. (1933- Mayor

Godbold Marvin Jr. Baldwin Mayor

Gold P. D. (1876- History of Duval County Writer

Goode John E. (1940-1990) City Councilmember/Duval County Jail Police Chief

Gordon Gary Gainesville Mayor/Writer

Gordon Herman J. ( -1968) Police Captain

Gordon William S. (1923-2005) Architect

Gorrie Dr. John (1802-1855) Medicine/Icemaker Inventor

de Gourgues Dominique (1530-1593) French Settler

Gradick Laura E. (1876-1979) Poet

Graham Billy (1919- Evangelist

Graham Robert "Bob" and Adele (1937- Governor Lobbyist

Grant James (1720-1806) British Governor East Florida 1763-71

Graveley John (1884-1973) Architect with Graveley and Graveley

Gray E. Wurtz (1868- FL East Coast Railway Mail Manager (local history profile)

Gray R. A. "Bob" (1882-1975) Secretary of State 1930-61

Greacen Nan (1909-1999) Artist Painting/Monet model

Greaseman Disc Jockey

Greeley Jonathan C. "J C" (1833-1915) FL Pioneer Businessman

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Greeley Mellen C. (1880-1981) Architect (local history profile)

Green Elisha FL Pioneer/Slave Owner

Greene C. Ray Sr. (1892-1964) County Commissioner/Pharmacist

Greene C. Ray Jr. (1926- Real Estate Attorney/Brentwood Principle @ 1975

Greene Tom H. (1933- FL Senator/FL Representative

Greenstein Howard R. and Lenore (1935-2006) Rabbi

Gregg Peter (1940-1980) Race Car Driver/Businessman

Grey Frank (1915-2006) WWII POW "Grey Ghost"

Grey John "J. J." MOFRO Songwriter/Musician

Griffin Ben Hill Jr. (1911-1990) "The Citrus Baron"

Griffith Cindy Knight (1955- ) Actor / Andy Griffith Spouse

Griffith Leon O. (1921-1984) A Long Time Since Morning Writer

Grimes Samuel A. Sr. (1906-1996) Ornithologist/Bird Photographer

Grimke John F. Diary keeper from 1778

Grissert W. E. Jr. "Ted" (1926-1996) Attorney/1st City Council President

Grizzard Kathy Writer /Former Spouse of Lewis

Grizzard Lewis (1947-1994) Writer/Comic

Groover Frank C. (1861- Drug Co (s) Executive (local history profile)

Grosewald Fan Mrs. Irving Artist Painting

Grosse George R. FL Representative/US Marshall

Grouard George M. Tropical Plant Newsman

Grover Eulalie O. (1873- Pioneer in the Making of Modern Books for Children Writer

Gubbin Barbara A. B. JPL Director

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Guernsey S. Kendrick (1892-1977) Gulf Life Insurance Chair / Rotarian

Guest Lee (1885-1966) Attorney (local history profile)

Guilliford Bill (1944- City Council President 2012-2013

Gunter W. D. Jr. "Bill" (1934- FL Senator

Gurney Edward J. (1914- US Senator/US Representative

Gustafson Edwin S. Sr. "Ed" (1916-2004) Operated Family Dairy

Guthrie Woody (1912-1967) Folk Musician/Songwriter

Haast William Snake Handler

Haben Ralph FL Representative

Hair Henry H. "Horry" Jr. FL Senator

Hair Mattox FL Senator

Haislett Nicole Olympian Swimming

Halen Edna Artist Miniature Painting

Haley James A. (1899-1981) US Representative

Hall Goldsmith P. City Councilmember 1895 (photo only)

Hall Gudrun Period Clothing Designer

Hall Dr. James Medicine/FL's 1st American Doctor

Hall John P. Clay County Sheriff

Hall Kenneth Hollywood Special Effects Designer

Hall Rubylea Writer

Hallam Dr. George W. (1926-2009) JU Educator

Halpern Samuel ( -1956) Halpern's Department Store Founder

Hamilton Ava Writer/Photographer

Hamilton Tim Artist Drawing

Hamlin Victor T. Alley Oop Cartoonist

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Hanna Drs. Alfred J. and Kathryn A.

Educators/Writers

Hannaford Julie "Miss Jacksonville" 1965

Hapgood Hutchins Writer

Hardage Family Hardage and Sons Funeral Homes

Hardee Cary A. (1876-1957) Governor 1921-25

Hardee George W. Chamber Planning Chair

Hardee Suzanne D. (1923-2004) Fernandina Beach Historian/Writer

Harden Paul Attorney/Lobbyist

Harder Jay (1910-1996) Artist Painting/Actor

Hardesty Cecil D. Duval School Superintendent

Harding Major B. FL Supreme Court Chief Justice

Harding Warren G. (1865-1923) U. S. President 1921-23

Hardwick Taylor (1925-2014) Architect / Photographer / Filmmaker

Hardy Oliver (1892-1957) Actor

Hare George E. Fire Chief joined the force in 1909

Harmon George JJ Newspaper Editor

Harrell David E. City Council President

Harrell John W. FL Representative/Attorney

Harrington John J. Fraternal Order of Police National President

Harris Betty Mrs. E. Ross FL Federation of Women's Clubs President

Harris Bob Duval County Commissioner

Harris Buckner ( -1814) Florida Pioneer Founded Temporary Settlement of Elotchaway 1814

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Harris Carol JPL Librarian FL COL

Harris Katherine (1957- Secretary of State 1999-2002

Harris Marshall FL Representative

Harris Taylor J. South Jacksonville Mayor 1926-31

Harrison James L. Sr. City Attorney

Harrison Samuel Early Amelia Island Settlers from the English Colony of Belize, Honduras

Hart Doris (1925- Pro Tennis Player late 1940's

Hart Isaiah D. (1792-1861) Founder Jacksonville FL

Hart Ossian B. (1821-1874) Governor 1873-74 / Isaiah D.'s son

Hart Richard H. (1898-1962) Invented V-Slotted Parachute

Hartack Willie (1932-2007) Jockey

Hartley Dyess E. (1922-1991) Hartley Press Founder

Hartley Kathleen Court Clerk suspected of embezzlement

Hartwell Rosanne R. (1927-1996) Founder FCCJ Women's Center / Educator

Harvey John Jacksonville Pioneer

Harvey Karen St. Augustine Historian/Writer

Harwick Anne L. "Possum Trot" Writer

Harwood Norman A. "Giant of Halifax" Ormond Land Owner

Haskell Preston President The Haskell Co.

Hathaway Dr. Fons A. FL Employment Service Director/Gubernatorial Candidate

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Havens Bill Proctor and Gamble's Original "Mr. Clean"

Havens O. Pierre Artist Photography

Hawkins Paula (1927- US Senator 1980-87

Hawks Esther H. Medicine/Started Integrated School

Hawley William F. Arlingtonian Newspaper Publisher

Haworth Fred Mayport Native

Hayes Bob (1942-2002) Olympian Track and Field/Pro Football Wide Receiver

Haynes Lawrence Tenor

Haywood Hurley (1948- Race Car Driver

Hazouri Thomas L. "Tommy" and Carol

Mayor

Heckscher August "Augie" (1849-1941) Millionaire/Owned Heckscher Dr Area in the 1920's

Hedrick Kate C. (1849- St Luke's Hospital Founder/Director (local history profile)

Heggen Joan Mrs. James R. 1st Female Tallahassee Mayor

Heggie Dr. Norman M. (1876- Medicine (local history profile)

Heim Ralph W. (1917-1989) Reynolds, Smith and Hill Chair / Architect

Held Al (1929-2005) JPL Artist Painting

Hemingway Ernest (1899-1961) Writer

Hemingway Leicester (1915-1982) Ernest's Brother

Hemming Charles C. Confederate War Hero/Jacksonville Native

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Hendrix Wanda (1929-1981) Actor

Hendry Family Genealogy etc.

Henley Grover C. (1907-1969) News Photographer

Hentz Caroline L. Writer

Herlong Dr. Mark B. (1876- ) Medicine/Health & Sanitation Commissioner (local history profile)

Hernandez Joseph M. General Who Captured Osceola

Hester Lex A. (1936-2000) City Administrator

Hiassen Carl (1953- ) Novelist/Journalist

Hicken Dan Newscaster

Hicken Russell B. (1927-2003) Jacksonville Art Museum Director 1957-1963; 1968-1974

High Robert K. (1924-1967) Miami Mayor/Gubernatorial Candidate

Hightower Michael R. (1945- Lobbyist Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida

Hill Anthony C. Sr. "Tony" (1957- FL Senator/FL Representative

Hillyer Charles II (1922-2005) Building Contractor

Hilton Harold Artist Painting

Hindson William historical document only

Hines Connie (1930- Actor

Hinton Felisicia Jacksonville's 1st Black Female Highway

Patrol Trooper

Hipps Alberta City Council President

Hixson Curtis (1892-1956) Tampa Mayor

Hoare Ellen (1828-1914) Catholic Nun - "Angel of Mercy"

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Hobson William A. First Baptist Church Pastor

Hodges George E. (1907-1963) Baptist Minister murdered

Hogan Mike City Councilmember

Hogans Lewis Z. ( -1837) Jacksonville Pioneer/Built First House in Jacksonville

Hogshead-Makar Nancy (1962- Olympian Swimming

Holbrook Charles T. (1849- Researcher (local history profile)

Holderman Marie Newspaper Editor/Cocoa Tribune Publisher

Holland Jerry Elections Supervisor/City Councilmember

Holland Spessard L. and Family (1892-1971) US Senator 1946-71 / Governor 1941-45

Hollerbach Ken Artist Painting

Hollister John W. Jr. City Auditor indicted

Holloway Teresa B. Mrs. John C. (1906- Writer

Holmes J. Palmer (1911-1984) Pioneer Commercial Pilot

Homer Winslow (1836-1910) Artist Painting/Cummer Exhibit

Hood Glenda (1950- Secretary of State 2003-05

Hope Christina (1949-2014) Artist

Horne Jim (1959- Florida Education Commissioner

Horne Mallory (1925- FL Senator / FL Representative

Horton-White Donna LPGA Hall of Fame Golfer

House Edith E. (1903-1987) FL's 1st Female US Attorney

House Yoanna (1980- America's Next Top Model II Winner

Housely Mary Francis (1924-1951) National Airlines Attendant Heroine

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Houser Mike (1906-1988) Jackson High School Football Coach

Houston Family Genealogy etc.

Howard Emmie Artist Weaving

Howard Mark Artist Printmaking

Howell William S. (1926- Atlantic Beach Mayor

Huau Jose A. (1836-1905) Huau Cigars Founder/Cuban Patriot

Hubbard Samuel B. (1833-1903) President SB Hubbard Co.

Huckins Frank P. (1886-1951) Huckins Yacht Corporation Founder

Hughes John S. "Jackson" (1959-1989) Actor

Hull Noble A. (1827-1907) US Representative 1879-81 / Lieutenant Governor 1877-79

Humphreys Gunnel (1944- Edge City Co-Owner/Artist Various Media

Humphries Homer H. Jr. (1930-2012) City Council President presided over final year of consolidated government's 1st Council

Hunt Courtenay (1918-2013) Local artist

Hunt Davis 4th FL Infantry Member

Hunter David Major General

Hunter Jack D. (1921-2009) The Blue Max Writer/Artist Aviation Paintings

Hunter Ralph "Scrap Iron" (1882-1977) Engineer/Inventor Receiving 17 US Patents

Huntley J. Earl (1917- City Council President/Records Exam Chief

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Huntley Louis (1928-2006) Huntley's Jiffy Stores Inc. Founder/CEO

Hurley Joseph P. (1894-1967) Catholic Bishop St Augustine Diocese

Hurst Ralph N. Artist Sculpture

Hurston Zora N. (1891-1960) Writer

Hutchinson James Artist Painting

Hutson David D. W. Hutson Company Founder/Homebuilder Citywide

Hyde Kevin City Council President

Hyland Lisa Ludlow Feather Merchant Heiress

Hyman Ann (1936-2008) FTU Editor/Columnist

Hysler John B. "Whiskey King"

Imeson Thomas C. City Commission Chair / Mason

Infante Lindy see subj VF Jacksonville Bulls

Ingle John P. Jr. (1911-2007) Eastern Air Lines Sales & Service Manager

Innes Henry L. (1875-1921) President American Motors Export Company

Issena 1566 Timucuan Bride wed Englishman

Insetta Jonathan Chef/Restaurateur

Jackson Andrew (1767-1845) U. S. President 1829-37 / FL's 1st US Governor 1821

Jackson Brenda (1953- ) Writer

Jackson Julian (1914-2011) Lil' Champ Food Stores Inc. Founder/ Boxer

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Jackson Michael (1958-2009) Account of his visit and influence

Jackson W. A. Jr. Fire Chief 1966-1968

Jackson William K. (1914-2003) Architect / Kemp, Bunch and Jackson Architects (KBJ Architects) Chair

Jahoda Gloria (1925- Writer

James Craig (1942- US Representative

Jarboe James R. Neptune Beach City Marshall

Jay Hamilton ( -1899) Journalist/Union Soldier

Jegart Artemis Artist Painting

Jenkins Archie O. Duval Jewelry Co. Founder/Chair

Jenkins Dan (1929- Writer

Jenkins Horatio Union General

Jenkins Suzanne City Councilmember

Jennings Frank E. (1877-1966) FL Representative/Attorney

Jennings May M. Mrs. William S. Everglades Champion/Civic Leader

Jennings Minerva P. Mrs. Frank E. Colonial Dames and DAR Office Holder (local history profile)

Jennings William S. (1863-1920) Governor 1901-05

Jilek Dr. Jaroslav J. Medicine/Writer

Johnigean Roxanne Singer

Johns Charley E. Governor unelected 1953-55

Johnson Andrew E. (1953- Talk Radio Host/FL Representative

Johnson Brandy Olympian Gymnastics

Johnson Carolyn 2004 Eve Award Winner for Employment

Johnson Dewey M. FL Senator/FL Representative

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Johnson Elizabeth M. "Beth" (1910-1973) FL Senator/FL Representative

Johnson Dr. Franklyn A. and Bunny

JU's 1st President/Educator JU Hostess

Johnson Marjorie Artist Painting

Johnson William S. Chamber VP "Mr. Navy"

Johnston William H. J. "Bill" President Jacksonville Kennel Club/Organized Crime Suspect

Jones Calvin (1939-1998) Archaeologist

Jones Charles B. (1890-1927) 1st Jacksonville Beach City Marshall

Jones Charles H. The Florida Times-Union Founder

Jones Edwin L. (1906-1968) FL Circuit Court Judge

Jones Jasper ( -1900) Dentist (pair of photos only)

Jones John G. (1918- President Jones Brothers Furniture, the 1st Furniture Store Chain in the South

Jones Larry "Chipper" (1972- ) Professional Baseball Player

Jones Peter Mayor 1870-73

Jones W. Geiger (1876-1949) Jones Brothers Furniture Founder w/ Brothers

Jones Warren A. City Council President/Realtor

Jones Warren L. (1895-1993) Chamber President/U. S. Circuit Judge

Jones William M. "Archeology Jones"

(1910- Writer/Forester

Jordan Stan FL Representative

Josselyn Lloyd W. JPL Library Director 1912-19

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Juarez Juan 1st Catholic Bishop of Florida Landing April 16, 1528

Juhan Frank A. Episcopal Bishop

Kadlec Ladislav (1894- Artist Painting/Engineer

Kahn Albert (1869-1942) Architect

Kahn Paul G. AT&T Universal Card/Ideon CEO

Kamal Dr. M. Anwar (1941-1990) Art Collector/Plastic Surgeon

Kaminsky Stuart (1934- Writer

Kaplan Israel L. (1889- Rabbi/JPL Board Trustee (local history profile)

Kastelz Bill (1920- FTU Sports Editor who coined term: "The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party"

Kaufelt David A. American Tropic Writer

Kaufman Kaye Artist Ceramics

Kay Russell (1892-1977) FL Journalism Pioneer/President FL Press Association

Keane Margaret D. H. (1927- Artist Painting

Keeler William F. (1821-1886) U.S.S. Monitor Naval Officer

Keene Otis L. and Harriet L. (1830-1910) Oldest Mason Eastern Star

Kelley Cecil B. (1911-1987) JJ Publisher

Kelly Frank C. (1899- Fire Chief

Kelly George “Machine Gun” 1895-1954 American Gangster

Kelly Mardie Actor

Kelly Michael Super Bowl Host Committee President

Kelly Richard (1924-2005) US Representative

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Kelly Scott FL Senator/Gubernatorial Candidate

Kemp William D. (1912-1982) Kemp, Bunch and Jackson Founder/Architect

Kenan William R. Jr. Scientist/Flagler In-law Businessman

Kendrick Baynard H. (1894- Writer

Kennard Walter L. "Roy" (1886-1983) Artist Painting/Palace Saloon Muralist

Kennedy Eva Writer/Nazi Prisoner

Kennedy Stetson and Family (1916-2011) Folklorist/Writer

Kennelly Joseph G Jr. and Carolyn (1920-1999) FL Representative 1966-68; 1970-72 Candidate

Kent Frederick H. "Fred" (1905-1995) Attorney/FL Junior College Founder

Kerr Diane 2003 Eve Award Winner for Volunteer Service

Kerr Jessie-Lynn (1938-2011) FTU Columnist

Kersey Billye Kay Actor

Kerwin Dr. Joseph P. (1932- Astronaut/1st Physician on Skylab

Kesler Delores M. (1940- Entrepreneur/Philanthropist

Key Alexander "Alex" (1904-1979) The Wrath and the Wind Writer

Keys Virginia A. TV Announcer

Keyser Ernest W. (1876-1959) Artist Sculpture

Khan Shahid "Shad" (1950- ) NFL Owner / Businessman

Kimber Bill (1936- Pro Football Wide-Receiver

Kimmel Stanley Writer

Kinard Al Elections Supervisor Candidate

King Caleb J. Sr. and Family (1884-1965) FTU Newspaper Editor

King Harry E. FL Senator Convicted of Perjury

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King Jim (1939-2009) FL Senator

King Sisters Radio's 1927 Singing Sisters

King Virginia Writer/Jacksonville History Buff

Kingsley Family Genealogy etc.

Kingsley Anna J. (1793-1810) Wife of Z Kingsley/Senegal Native

Kingsley Zephaniah Plantation Owner

Kinne Dr. Frances B. JU President/Educator Music

Kirby-Smith Edmund (1824-1893) Confederate General

Kirby-Smith Dr. Joseph L. and Lillian A.

(1882- Dermatology/Civic Leader (local history profile)

Kirk Claude R. Jr. and Family (1926- Governor 1967-71 Homemaker

Kirkland Larry JPL Artist Sculptor

Kirkland Rick (1960- Drummer

Kirn Ann (1911-1997) FSU Art Educator/Artist Drawing

Kiser Curtis FL Representative

Kissling Dr. Albert J. and Viola Riverside Presbyterian Pastor Artist

Kitchings Earl (1926-2009) Raines High School Football Coach

Kloeppel Robert Sr. and Family George Washington Hotel Builder

Klutho Henry J. (1873-1964) Architect

Knight Damond and Kate (1923-2002) Writer Writer

Knight Kate T. Mrs. Raymond Demere

(1860- Writer/Autobiographical History (local history profile)

Knight Dr. Malcolm B. and Cascile M.

(1916- Pastor Southside Baptist Church

Knight Raymond Demere Jr. and Madeleine D.

(1883- Attorney (local history profile)

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Knight Raymond Downing (son) (1915-1974) Jacksonville Journal News writer

Knott William V. State Comptroller/Treasurer

Koester Edward A. W. City Councilmember/Printer

Koger Ira M. and Nancy L. T. (1912-2004) Office Park Developer Arts Supporter

Kohn Gabriel (1910-1975) Artist Sculpture

Konigsburg Elaine "E. L." (1930-2013) Writer/Artist Multi Media

Koons Roger B. (1895- Koons and Koons Co. Founder 1921

Koopman Mireya U. Poet

Koscielny Margaret Artist Sculpture

Koscileny Anna Concert Pianist

Koski Fay Artist Painting

Kouvaris Sam WJXT TV4 Sports Director/Managing Editor

Kramerick Elsie (1925-2006) Artist Painting

Kravitz Dick City Councilmember

Krobalski Jay Artist Wax Painting

Krosnick Aaron and Mary Lou W. Symphony Violinist and Pianist

Kuhn Robert G. "Bob" and Nancy M.

Kuhn Flowers Founder

Kuhn Cameron Would Be Downtown Developer

Kulp Nancy (1921-1991) Actor/FSU Graduate

Lacey James D. (1850-1932) Timber Baron

Ladd Daniel (1817-1872) Merchant

Lamme Vernon (1893-1979) Archaeologist

Lanahan D. J. (1917-2004) President Lanahan Lumber Co.

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Lanahan John F. (1922-2004) JTA Chair / City Councilmember

Lander Rose D. Mrs Malcolm M. (1877- YWCA General Secretary (local history profile)

Landon Julia South Jacksonville's First Educator

Landwirth Henri (1927- Holocaust Survivor/Humanitarian

Lane Edward W. Atlantic National Bank Founder (local history profile)

Lane Edward W. Jr. (1911-2004) Attorney/Bank Executive

Lane Helen Mrs. Edward W. Jr. (1924- 2004 Eve Lifetime Achievement Award Winner

Lane J. Taliaferro (1904- Atlantic National Bank of Jacksonville Chair

Langford Frances (1913-2005) WW II Singer/Actor

Langley Neva (1933- 1953's Miss America

Langton Mike FL Representative/Property Re-Developer

Lanier Linda President I. M. Sulzbacher Center

Lanier Sidney American Place Theater Founder

Laquidara Cindy COJ's 1st Female General Counsel

LaRose Joseph J. (1911-1999) International Shoe Designer

Lastinger Allen L. Jr. (1942- President/COO Barnett Bank

Lathan Jean Lee Writer

Laudonniere Rene Goulaine de (1529-1574) French Huguenot explorer, Founder of the French colony of Fort Caroline

Lauramore Clifford M. Fire Chief

Lauramore Henry H. Cummer Gallery of Art Gardener

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Lawrence Ed (1867-1934) Actor

Lawrence Tim (1958- Hollywood Special Effects Artist

Lazar Stephen F. (1949- Architect/Artist

Lazarus Lyn Artist Various Media

Lazeau Paul (1930- Homebuilder Arlington

Le Moyne de. M. Jacques (1533-1588) 1st Professional Artist to Record New World

LeBaron John F. and Family (1847- Civil Engineer Pioneer

LeBaron Rudolph W. P. Photo only

Lee Dixie (1938- Bullfighter

Lee Laurence F. Sr. President US Chamber / Peninsular Life Insurance Co. Chair

Lee Laurence F. Jr. (1921-2003) Peninsular Life Insurance Co. CEO

Lee Robert E. (1807-1870) General, Visited April 13, 1870

Lee Walter M. III Chamber President

Leedy Gene (1928- Architect

Leemis Lloyd C. Attorney/Delius Association Head

Leeper Doris Artist Painting and Sculpture

Lefkowitz Dr. Sidney and Dottie Rabbi/Library Trustee Board Chair Artist

Lehmbeck Pierce AP New York City Bureau Chief

Leibo Meyer C. ( -1984) Leibo's Big and Tall Shop Owner

Leland William Pianist/Organist

L'Engle Family Genealogy etc.

L'Engle Dr. Edward M. and Frances M.

(1878- Medicine (local history profile) Civic Leader

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L'Engle Madeline Mrs. Hugh F. (1918- Writer

L'Engle William L. (1885-1957) Artist Painting

LeMaster E. B. “Ebbie” III (1928-2005) Ponte Vedra’s “Unofficial Mayor”

LeMaster Josiah P. Stockton, Whatley, Davin and Co Executive

Lenk Eva Artist Ceramics

Lenski Lois (1893-1974) Writer/Illustrator

Leonard Dr. W. N. (1855- Medicine

Letson Al (1973- Poet/Playwright

Lewis Abraham L. (1865-1947) Co-Founder Afro-American Insurance

Lewis John W. III (1950- FL Representative

Lewis Lawrence Jr. (1918-1994) Flagler Fortune Heir/Civic Leader

Lewis Lynda President Schultz Center

Lewis Philip D. (1930- FL Senate President/Palm Beach Millionaire

Libby Lynne Artist Pastel Painting

Lilien Mauline H. Artist Painting

Lincoln Abraham (1809-1865) US President

Lincoln Mary T. (1818-1882) First Lady

Lindbergh Charles A. (1902-1974) Aviator, Visited Jacksonville May 21, 1927

Lindsay Dr. Homer G. Sr. and Ruth E.

(1903-1981) First Baptist Church Pastor

Lindsay Dr. Homer G. Jr. (1928-2000) First Baptist Church Pastor

Linton Les (1953- Artist Various Media

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Linville George M. (1929-2009) George M. Linville Corp Real Estate Owner

Lipp Family Wrestling Professionals

Lisska Emily Jacksonville Historical Society Executive Director

Liteky Charles J. (1931- Medal of Honor Recipient

Livingston Dr. Smart Pope Sr. (1872-1934) Medicine

Locke Taylor T. "Tates" (1937- JU Basketball Coach

Lockwood Phyllis Peterbrooke Chocolate and Café Carmon Founder

Loftin Scott M. (1878-1953) US Senator/FL East Coast Rail Counsel

Loftin William M. (1785-1838) 1st Sheriff of West Florida

Loguidice-Clark JoEl Artist Various Media

Lombar Dru (1951-2005) Guitarist/Songwriter

Londeree Sarabob Artist Painting

Long Ellen C. (1825-1905) Writer

Long Elizabeth V. JPL Employee

Long Thomas W. (1832-1917) FL Senator

Lopez-Cantera Carlos (1973- Lieutenant Governor 2014-

Loring William W. (1818-1886) Army General

Losco Family Mandarin Settlers

Lotz Steve Artist Painting/UCF Educator

Lovett Betsy (1930- Philanthropist

Lovett Radford D. (1934-2010) Piggly Wiggly Corp. Chair / President Commodores Point Terminal Corp.

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Lovett William D. (1926-1990)_ Piggly Wiggly Corp. President / Commodores Point Terminal Corp. Chair

Lovett William R. (1891-1978) President/CEO Piggly Wiggly Corp.

Lowry Sumter L. (1893- Gubernatorial Candidate

Lucas Henry L. (1936-2001) Mass Murderer

Luckie Charles A. (1907-1978) 4th Circuit Senior Judge/FL Representative

Lueders William E. (1866-1949) FL Pioneer Frederick E Luedres' Son

Luis Antonio Artist Painting

Lumpkins James B. President The State Bank/Chamber President

Lundgren Richard Artist Painting

Lyerly Dr. James G. Sr. (1893-1990) Neurosurgery Pioneer/Rotarian

Lykes Dr. Howell T. (1846-1906) Medicine/Lykes Brothers Inc Empire Founder

Lyle Carol Artist Painting

Lyle Charles Artist Train Art

Lyles A. C. (1918-2013) Hollywood Producer

Lyles Royce JEA & City Finance Director

Lynch Nellie Artist Various Media

Lynde Hunter (1909-1978) Advertising Executive/Won 1st

National Jury of Advertising Awards Medal Among Southern Advertising Agencies

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Lyon Harry H. Sr. (1892-1985) Independent Life and Accident Insurance Co. Founder

Lyons Adah M. (1918-1999) "Miss Jacksonville" 1937

Mabrey Charlotte Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra Percussionist

Mabry Donald World's Finest Beach Writer

MacArthur John D. Banker's Life and Casualty Founder

MacDonald John D. (1916-1986) Writer

MacEnulty Rosalind Composer / Paxon High Educator

MacGregor Gregor (1787-1845) Conquerer of Amelia Island Liberating Florida from Spanish Rule

Mack Connie (1940- US Senator 1989-2001 / US Representative 1983-89

Mack Richard FCC Head

MacKay Kenneth "Buddy" (1933- 42nd Governor 1998-99 / US Representative 1991-98

Mackey Randy (1950- FL Representative Convicted for Tax Evasion

Mackle Brothers Mackle General Development Corp Directors

Mackroth John R. Chamber DD Director / JPA Director

MacLean C. Don Jr. City Councilmember / Attorney

MacNaughton Donald S. Prudential Insurance President

MacNeil Jack Artist Painting

MacWilliams William FL Senate Secretary / Baker

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Madsen E. Coleman Assistant US Attorney Southern District of FL

Magbee James T. ( -1885) 6th Circuit Judge who endured 1871 Impeachment Trial

Mager Doris FL Audubon's "Eagle Lady"

Mahey John A. Cummer Gallery of Art Director

Mahon Lacy Jr. (1924-2013) FL Representative / City Councilmember

and Nancy

Mai Yvonne Artist Watercolor Painting

Main Roger L. FL National Bank President / Cummer Board

Mains Paul (1896- FTU "Fins,, Furs, Feathers" Column Writer

Malee Seminole Indian Princess

Mallard Joseph B. Sr. County Commissioner

Mallard Robert A. (1915-1988) Property Appraiser convicted

Mallison Nathan L. COJ Recreation Superintendent

Mallory Stephen R. Secretary of the Navy during the Confederacy / US Senator

Malone Richard H. Baptist Medical Center Executive Director

Mancini Dave Artist Painting

Mandell Ida Artist Painting

Maness William H. (1917-2011) Civil Rights Attorney

Mann Charles H. Title & Trust Co Founder / Board of Trade

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Mann Robert T. (1925-2002) FL Representative 1956-68

Mann Robert W. Writer

Manning Evelyn L. Mrs. William S. (1892-1970) Governor George L. Lewis's Grand Daughter

Manry John H. (1922-1980) Florida National Banks of Florida President and CEO

Manucy Albert C. (1910-2002) Writer / Historian

Manuel Donaldo Artist Painting / Restorer

Maraffi Fritz and Jeannette F. Conductor / Soprano

Marco Caroline Mrs. Seymour R. (1928-2001) S. R. Marco Family Foundation Chair

Marden Bill Exile of Ellendon Writer / FTU Reporter

Marshall Bill Architect / Artist Painting

Marshall Helen W. Mrs. Walter H. (1907-1997) FTU "Incidentally" Column Writer/

Marshall Dr. J. Stanley FSU President resigned / Educator Science

Marshall Tom (1902-1953) Duval Board of County Commissioner

Marshall Walter Artist Sculpture

Marston Dr. Robert Q. (1923- UF President 1974-84 / Educator Medicine

Marti Jose J. (1853-1895) Cuban Revolution Organizer

Martin Don (1931-2000) Mad Magazine Artist

Martin John W. III (1884-1958) Governor (local history profile)

Martin Lucille S. Museum Instructor / Artist Painting

Martin Richard A. (1928-2003) Writer

Martin Richard C. American Bank Head / Golf Open Chair

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Martin Todd Tennis Professional

Martinez Bob (1934- 40th Governor 1987-91

Martinez Mel (1946- US Senator / HUD Secretary

Martinez Pedro ( -1566) 1560's New World Christian Martyr

Marx Dorothy T Edison Co Sales Agent / Civic Leader

Mason Raymond K. and Minerva R.

Charter Co. Chair & CEO Homemaker

Mason Robert (1942- Chickenhawk Writer / Vietnam Veteran Convicted of Drug Smuggling

Massey George (1947- Baritone Opera Singer

Massey James F. (1896-1960) JJ "The Political Pot" Columnist

Mathews John E. Sr. ( -1955) FL Supreme Court Justice 1951-55 / FL Senator 1943-51 / FL Representative

Mathews John E. Jr. "Jack" (1920-1988) UNF Principle / FL Senator 1962-70 / FL Representative 1957-62

Mathis Sallye B. (1912-1982) City Councilmember / Activist

Matson Nina Florida State Council, American Federation of Government Employees 1st Woman President

Matthews Jean F. (1911-1979) Henry M. Flagler's Granddaughter

Matzer Rudolph F. Naval Architect

Maxam Louella M. (1896-1970) Silent Screen Actor

May Philip S. ( -1975) Florida Historical Society President / Attorney

Mayo Nathan (1877-1960) Agriculture Commissioner

Mays Robert L. Sr. (1930-2004) Fashion Designer

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McAfee James B. Gulf Life President Zoo Society President

McArthur Alexander G. (1903-1976) FL Senator / President Wade Investment Co.

McCague Beth A. First Union National Bank of FL President

McCain David L. (1931-1986) FL Supreme Court Justice Fugitive

McCain John S. III (1936- Presidential Candidate / Cecil Field Commander / Vietnam POW

McCall Dr. Wayne FL Representative / Dentist

McCalla Diane Davis (1940-2014) Daughter of Winn-Dixie co-founder Tine Davis

McCarthy Raymond A. Seven-Up Bottling President / Gator Bowl President

McCarty Daniel T. (1912-1953) 31st Governor 1953 / FL Representative 1937-43

McCarty John (1916-1995) FL Senator 1963-67

McCollum Ruby (1920- Patient shot and killed Dr. C. Leroy Adams

McCormick Don Artist Printmaking

McCormick J. T. (1915-1997) Jacksonville Beach Mayor 1953-55

McCormick May S. (1899- JJ Newspaper Writer (local history profile)

McCoslin Robert H. (1884- Riverside Presbyterian Pastor (local history profile)

McCoy Bill JU Aid / Politician

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McCoy Bill Rum Runner

McCrabb Jane M. 1864 Widow's Pension Petitioner

McCumber Mark (1951- Pro Golfer

McEachin Joel W. (1950- City Planner Manager / RAP Executive Director

McElwain Jim (1962- FL Gator Football Coach

McGee Lucy K. FL State Nurse's Association President

McGehee Clifford G. Sr. Jacksonville Paper Co. Founder and President

McGehee Paul Artist Painting

McGiffin John G. "Jack" McGiffin and Co. Inc. President

McGillivray Alexander ( -1793) Early Floridian / Indian Leader

McGinnis Dr. R. H. (1869-1949) Medicine

McGirt Dan Colorful Revolutionary War Soldier

McIlwain Arnold P. (1925-2008) Jacksonville Shipyards Inc. President and CEO

McIntosh John H. Plantation Owner

McIver John Artist Painting

McKay Kim Actor / Model

McKelvey Ray "Stevie Stiletto" (1956-2013) Punk Musician

McKrimmon Duncan Militiaman Saved by Indian Maiden

McLean Will (1920-1990) Folksinger

McLeod Donald L. "Don" 1st Head Florida Sheriffs Bureau

McMahan Richard Artist Miniatures

McManus John H. (1895-1955) The Financial News and Daily Record Publisher

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McMillan James E. "Jim" Sheriff

McMurray Patrick E. pending

McNeil Jack Artist Painting / Furchgott's Manager

McQuaid Patrick Mayor

McQuaid William R. (1881-1965) Barnett National Bank of Jacksonville Chair / Mayor Patrick McQuaid's Son

McQueen John "Don Juan" (1751-1807) GA Landowner / Planter who fled to Spanish Florida to escape his debts

McQuerry Mary N. (1917-2006) Jacksonville Orchid Society Founder / Writer

McRae William A. Jr. US District Judge

Mechetti Fabio Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra Director

Medlock Paul "Shorty" (1912-1982) Musician "World's Oldest Rock Star in the World"

Melson Sam D. Chronicle Publisher

Melton Howell W. US District Judge

Menendez de Aviles

Pedro (1519-1574) St. Augustine Founder

Menninger Edwin A. (1896-1995) Writer/Horticulturist-“The Flowering Tree Man”.

Mero Rena "Sable" World Wrestling Federation Champion

Merrill Charles E. Investment Pioneer

Merrill James C. (1889-1958) Merrill-Stevens Co VP and General Manager

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Merrill James C. Jr. (1917-1995) Merrill-Stevens / Jacksonville Shipyards CEO

Merrill James E. and Helen S. (1855-1939) Merrill's Iron Works Founder

Merrill James I. Pulitzer Winning Poet

Merritt Dr. Webster Medicine / Floridiana Collector

Merwin Asher and Family Pioneer Family (photo only)

Meserve John (1941- Suspended City Councilmember / Atlantic Beach Mayor

Messersmith Fred Artist Painting

Meyer Urban (1964- University of Florida Football Coach

Meyer William (1875- Educator Music (local history profile)

Meyers Richard E. Homebuilder Arlington

Mickler Ernest M. "Ernie" (1940-1988) White Trash Cooking Writer

Milam Arthur Y. and Family FL Representative / US Chamber Director

Milam George W. Sr. Attorney / City Councilmember

Milam Robert R. (1891-1950) Attorney

Milam Robert R. (1865-1936) Attorney (local history profile)

Millar Robert C. (1900-1971) Florida Publishing Company Chair

Miller Alfred Sr. Miller Press Founder

Miller Alfred Jr. (1917-2006) Miller Press President

Miller Austin Attorney / Coined UF as "Gators"

Miller Carla Assistant US Attorney

Miller Cleve Jr. Artist Painting

Miller Gene Mrs. Richard L. (1907-1999) 1971-1972 Eve Award Winner for Education / School Board Member

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Miller Helen Artist Painting

Miller John B. FL and PA Representative

Miller Lucy C. (1902-1978) Mandarin Developer / Aladdin Farm Owner

Miller Phyllis (1922-2005) Artist Painting

Miller Walter M. Jr. (1923-1996) A Canticle for Leibowitz Writer

Miller William (1818-1910) Confederate General

Mills William B. FL National Bank President

Mills William J. 1st Mayor 1832-35 / Second Seminole War Hero

Milton John (1807-1865) 5th Governor 1861-65 / FL Representative 1850-52

Mitchell Alexander (1817-1887) American Bankers Association President

Mitchell Martha R. Mrs. Alexander

Civic Leader

Mitchell Dr. Neal Medicine / Attended Cholera Patients

Mitchell Ruby "Madame Ruby" (1946 Psychic Reader

Mizner Addison Architect

Mizrahi Family S. Mizrahi Sons Inc. Proprietors

Mohler Peggy Artist Painting

Moise Patty (1960- Race Car Driver

Moller Anni Artist Painting

Monroe James E. Major / Squatter

Montgomery Justin C. Jacksonville Beach Mayor / City Councilmember

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Moody Max D. Jr. (1913-1987) M. D. Moody & Sons Inc. CEO

Moon Tommy (1925-2003) Race Car Driver

Mooney James E. Jr. FL and Jacksonville Chamber President

Moore Dr. Theophilus W. FL Pioneer / FL Southern College President

Moore-Wilson Minnie .

Morabito Rocco (1922-2009) 1967 Pulitzer Prize Winning Artist Photography Captured "Kiss of Life"

Moran Audrey McKibbin Mayor Delaney Chief of Staff

Moran Donald (1945- Chief Circuit Judge

Moran Jim (1919-2007) JM Family Enterprises Inc. Founder / Philanthropist

Moran Pat JM Family Enterprises CEO

Moran Tom Homebuilder Beauclerc Estates

Morgan Catherine L. JU Acting President / 2004 Eve Award Winner for Education

Morgan Fletcher (1901-1972) FL Senator / County Commissioner

Morgan William N. Architect

Morphew Lucius Poet

Morris Alan R. "Sandman" Castle Sculptor

Morris Dr. Neal Artist Painting

Morris William S. III (1934- Morris Communications Head

Morrison Russell (1899- Artist Painting

Mortham Sandra (1951- Secretary of State

Moseley Dr. Thad (1919-2002) Surgeon / FL Medical Association President

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Moseley William D. (1795-1863) 1st Governor 1845-49

Moses Melisa Olympian Diving

Mosier Heidi Costumer

Moss Perry (1927- FSU Football Coach 1959

Mott George S. "Mandarin's 1st Bigamist"

Mott Marie M. Writer

Moultrie Dr. John Jr. East FL Lt Governor / Yellow Fever Specialist

Mucklow Walter (1864- CPA (local history profile)

Mudd Dr. Samuel A. (1833-1883) Tended John Wilkes Booth

Mudra Darrell (1929- FSU Football Coach 1974,1975

Mueller Edward A. JTA Executive Director

Mularkey Mike (1961- ) Pro Football Coach

Mullaney Dominick "Mull" or "Dom"

Southern Atlantic Baseball League Manager

Mullis Claude L. (1923-2004) City Attorney

Munz Michael The Dalton Agency VP

Murat Achille (1801-1847) Exiled French Prince / FL Pioneer

Murat Catherine Mrs. Achille (1803-1867) Princess

Murchison Charles H. (1899-1987) Attorney

Murphree Norma A. (1922-2009) Artist Painting

Murphy George Won “95 Academy Award Special Effects

Murphy Jack "Murph the Surf" (1937- Jewel Thief

Murray Gloria C. (1920-1999) Enrico Caruso's Daughter / Artist Painting

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Muschamp William L. "Will" (1971- FL Gators Football Coach

Musgrove Helen "Patches" (1920-1988) JJ Newspaper Vietnam War Correspondent

Myers Brett (1981- Professional Baseball Player

Myers Keith M. Mayoral Candidate

Myers Larry (1937- Fernandina Beach Manger

Myerson M. H. "Miney" (1890-1978) Attorney

Myrick Ginny City Councilmember

Nasrallah Ray (1933- Homebuilder Beachwood, Bowden Acres, Loretta Woods

Nation Carrie (1846-1911) Prohibitionist, Visited Feb 14, 1908

Naylor John G. (1938- Artist Sculpture

Nearing Harry (1921-2001) Elections Supervisor

Nease Mr. and Mrs. J. Wertz FL Representative

Neill Wilfred T. Jr. FL Anthropological Society President

Nelson Bill (1942- US Senator 2001- / US Representative 1979-91

Nelson Tony (1959- Jacksonville Port Authority Vice Chair

Nelson Warren A. County Circuit Judge

Nettles Ray (1949-2009) Pro (CFL) Football Linebacker

Neviaser Charles M. "Buddy" (1923-2006) Millionaire Businessman / Community Hospice of Northeast Florida Benefactor

Newton Earle W. II (1917-2006) 1st Director Historic St. Augustine Historic Preservation Board

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Newton Russell B. and Julie Charter Co. Director Florida Publishing Co. Board of Directors

Nice C. Carter III Violinist / Conductor

Nichols Donald G. State Attorney

Nickerson Jane (1916- Jane Nickerson's Florida Cookbook Writer / "Florida Foods" Columnist

Niehaus Myron S. ( -1976) President Gulf Life Insurance Co.

Nierenberg Roger Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra Music Director

Nixon Richard M. and Family (1913-1994) U. S. President Visited Jacksonville Fall 1960

Noble Eva W. Mrs Frederick B. (1883- Women's Club President (local history profile)

Noble Frederick B. Explorer of Life / Attorney

Nolan David (1946- Fifty Feet in ParadiseWriter

Nolan George M. (1834-1906) Mayor 1903-06

Nolan Mary A. (1844- Suffragette

Nordan Gene (1943- Entertainer

Norman Richard E. and Gloria M. (1891-1960) Richard E Norman Film Co-Owner Dancer

Norris Frank W. Barnett First National Bank Chair / Civic Leader

Norton Andre (1912-2005) Prolific Science Fiction Writer

O'Brien John "Dynamite Johnny" (1837-1912) Soldier of Fortune

O'Connell Stephen C. and Rita (1916-2001) UF President 1967-73 Gardener

Oding Marjorie E. (1908-2014) Artist Painting

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O'Donald Matilda F. (1879- FTU Newspaper Writer / Civic Leader (local history profile)

Ogden Carl and Family (1929-2013) FL Representative

Oglethorpe James E. (1696-1785) Georgia's Founder

Olin Barbara Artist Portrait Painter

Olson Margaret F. (1895-1979) Poet / Artist

Oltrogge Estelle T. (1854- Writer / Homemaker (local history profile)

O'Malley Thomas D. (1933-1998) Insurance Commissioner / State Treasurer

O'Neal Patrick (1927-1994) Actor

Onitsuka Masako Artist Painting

Oppenheimer Louis S. (1854-1939) Polk County Physician / Businessman

Ortiz Juan Indian Prisoner / De Sota Interpreter

Osborn Prime F. III and Grace H. (1916-1986) Seaboard Coastline Industries President Civic Leader

Osborne H. Plant (1888-1972) Attorney / Library Trustee

Osborne Ray C. (1933- Lieutenant Governor 1967-71

Osceola (1804-1838) Seminole Chief

Ost Shirley Jean "Miss Jacksonville" 1956

Ott Warrene (1942-1995) Actor

Otto Gene Artist Painting

Overton Jim City Council President

Owen Ruth B. (1885-1954) FL's 1st US Congresswoman

Owens Family Genealogy etc.

Owens Ray Artist Sculpture

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Pace John E. (1879- City Auditor (local history profile)

Pacetti Gomacindo A. pending

Pacetti Ken Artist Woodworking

Pachner William (1915- Artist Painting

Page Willis (1918 -2013) Music Director Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra/St. John's River City Band Leader

Paige Mabel (1880-1954) Actor

Paine Louis pending

Painter Edward O. (1860-1913) E. O. Painter Fertilizer Co. Founder

Pajcic Gary (1947-2006) Attorney/FSU Quarterback

Pajcic Steve (1947- FL Representative/Attorney

Palethorp Percy R. Riverside Park's Winged Victory Statue Model

Palmer Edward (1831-1911) Botanist/ research in Florida

Papelbon Jonathan (1980- Pro Baseball Relief Pitcher

Pappas Ted (1934- Architect

Pardue Jack (1943- Artist Painting

Pariente Barbara J. (1948- FL Supreme Court Chief Justice 2004-2006

Parker Horatio N. (1871- Bacteriologist/Writer (local history profile)

Parker Idella Marjorie K Rawlings Maid

Parker William E. (1932- Artist Painting

Parrish Caitlyn Playwright

Parrott Joseph R. President FL East Coast Rail

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Parsons Family Genealogy etc.

Parsons Gram (1946-1973) Musician

Pasco Samuel (1834-1917) US Senator 1887-1899

Patterson Giles J. Attorney/Writer

Paul Pam Y. 1981-1982 Eve Award Winner for Volunteer Service

Pearce Donn (1928- Writer

Peary Robert E. Explorer (photo only)

Pellegrino Jeanne Artist Painting

Pelot Dr. John C. Civil War Surgeon/Historian

Penney James C. "J. C." (1875-1971) American Businessman

Pepper Claude D. and Mildred (1900-1989) US Representative 1963-89

Perrine Dr. Henry E. (1797-1840) Medicine/Horticulturist

Perry Arthur F. Sr. (1866- Barnett National Bank Vice Chair (local history profile)

Perry Edward A. (1831-1889) 14th Governor 1885-89

Petersen Trinita 1981-1982 Eve Award Winner for Employment

Peterson Dana R. Peterson's Founder

Pettigrew Don Artist Watercolor Painting

Petway Tom Politician

Peyton Herb (1932- Gate Petroleum Founder

Peyton John S. and Kathryn P. (1964- Mayor 2003-2011

Phelps Norwood M. (1899- Phelps Fabric "The South's Largest Fabric Store" Owner

Phillips Joshua Teen Murderer

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Pickard Sorrells (1939-2003) Actor/Musician/Gourmet Peanut Butter Maker

Pickering Charles W. (1815-1888) Housatonic Naval Commander

Pickett John (Seymour) (1774-1847) Early Florida Pioneer

Pierce Meredith Ann (1958- Writer

Pillars C. Adrian Artist Sculpture Riverside Park's Winged Victory

Pinnell Louise R. (1877-1966) FL's 1st Female Attorney

Piombo John (1919-2003) Civic Leader/in 1940 Scored Winning Touchdown FL-GA Game

Piscopo Joe (1951- Actor/Comic/Jones College Graduate

Ponce de Leon Juan (1460-1521) Spanish Explorer

Pons Jim (1944- Musician

Ponzi Charles (1882-1949) Swindler

Pope Edith Mrs. Verle A. (1905-1961) Writer

Pope Verle A. "Lion of St. Johns"

(1903-1973) FL Senate President 1966-1968/FL Representative

Porter David (1780-1843) Navy Commodore

Porter Dr. Joseph Y. (1845-1927) Medicine/FL's 1st Health Officer

Pound Jerome B. (1865-1952) Seminole Hotel Owner Builder /Newspaper Publisher

Powell Billy (1952-2009) Lynyrd Skynyrd Band Member

Powell Jefferson D. (1890-1965) Architect

Powers Charles A. (1870- Attorney (local history profile)

Poyer David (1949- Writer

Pratt Theodore (1901-1969) Writer

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Pratt-Dannals Ed (1951- Duval School Superintendent 2007-2012

Presley Elvis (1935-1977) Accounts of Multiple Visits

Price Emory H. (1900-1976) US Representative (1943-1948)

Price Eugenia (1916-1996) Writer

Price John Genealogy/Land Records

Prine Andy (1936- Actor

Prior Lyman P. (1888- Educator Music (local history profile)

Pritchard Family Genealogy etc.

Pye Edy "Miss Jacksonville" 1967

Pyle Thomas D. "Artemus" (1948- Lynyrd Skynyrd Band Member

Quan Mun S. (1917-2000) JU Educator/Artist Painting

Quince Peggy Ann (1948- FL Supreme Court Chief Justice State's 1st African American Female Judge

Quiroga y Losada Don Diego de Spanish FL Governor 1687-93

Raabe Meinhardt (1915-2010) Actor Oz Munchkin

Rachleff Jacob M. "Jake" (1899-1982) Owner Jake's Newsstand

Rader Vivian L. (1890-1973) FL's 1st Poet Laureate

Ragland Robert (1920-2012) Environmentalist, founder of Sierra chapter

Rahn Sheppard S. "S. S." (1845-1911) Pastor St. John's Lutheran Church

Raley Lawrence H. (1921-2012) Homebuilder Southridge

Ramey Nan Jacksonville History Magazine Founder

Randolph A. Phillip (1889-1979) Civil Rights Leader

Raney George P. (1845-1911) 1st Native Chief Justice FL Supreme Court/FL Representative

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Ranger Hal see Baranek, Henry

Ranson Robert Writer/East FL Historian

Rawlings Marjorie K. (1896-1953) Writer (2 files)

Reagan Harry (1939- WJXT News Director, City Councilman

Reaves Thomas J. "John" (1950- Pro Football Quarterback/Associated with UF Gator "Flop"

Redman Don (1945- City Councilmember/Businessman

Reed Arthur M. ( -1899) Jacksonville Businessman/Established Mulberry Grove Plantation

Reed Harrison and Family (1813-1899) 9th Governor 1868-72

Reid M. Martha Mrs. Raymond

(1812-1894) United Daughters of the Confederacy 1st FL Chapter Named in Her Honor

Reid R. Raymond (1789-1841) Governor 1840-41

Reitz Dr. J. Wayne (1908-1993) UF President 1955-67

Reyes Tammi Fire & Rescue Dept. 1st Female Captain

Reynolds Burton L. Jr. "Burt" (1936- Actor

Reynolds Luther A. (1897-1970) Chief of Police

Rhodes Dusty (1947- UNF Baseball Coach

Ribault Jean (1520-1565) 1st Frenchman and Protestant in N America

Rice Charles E. (1935-2008) Barnett Bank Chair/CEO

Rice M. C. Mayor 1885-86/Wholesaler

Rice Ron Hawaiian Tropic Entrepreneur

Rice W. Thomas (1912- Seaboard Coast Line Railroad Co. Chair & CEO

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Richard Family Genealogy etc.

Richard Francis East FL Territory Pioneer

Richmond Martha B. Mrs. Henry L. ( -1968) Frederick Delius Promoter

Rickersham Thomas Retiree who Re-Discovered America

Rinaman James C. Jr. (1935- ) Attorney/City Councilmember Active in the Move to Consolidate the City

Rinaman Lisa (1970- ) St. Johns Riverkeeper

Rinehart Clement D. (1864-1941) Library Founder/Attorney

Ringhaver Lambert C. Ring Power Co-Founder/Civic Leader

Ripley Robert L. (1893-1949) Creator Ripley's Believe It or Not (photo only)

Ripley Wayne E. (1906-1979) FL Senator/Attorney

Ritter Louis H. "Lou" and Spouses

(1926-2010) Mayor

Riviere Louis Poet

Robert Henry F. Jr. (1943- Jacksonville Art Museum Director

Roberts Abel J. (1872- Chief of Police

Roberts Bonny K. "B. K." and Mary

(1907- Chief Justice FL Supreme Court

Roberts Chris Olympian Baseball

Roberts E. Glenn Jr. "Fireball" (1929-1964) NASCAR Driver

Roberts Lynwood (1929-2005) Tax Collector

Roberts Mallory Artist Painting

Roberts Marcus (1963- Jazz Pianist

Roberts Ricky (1961- True Life Ministries Pastor

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Robinson George G. (1895- 41 Year City Official Indicted in 1966

Robinson Dr. Henry Medicine/Mayor 1891-93

Rogers Gamble (1937-1991) Musician/Storyteller

Rogers Samuel St. Georges (1832-1880) FL Representative Confederate Congress 1864-65/FL Senator 1860

Rogers William H. (1884-1967) Attorney/Partner Rogers, Towers, Bailey, Jones and Gay

Roland Duane (1953-2006) Molly Hatchet Guitarist

Romans Bernard (1720-1784) A Concise Natural History of East and West Florid Writer

Romoser Ruth Artist Painting and Sculpture

Roobin Todd Jacksonville Film and TV Office Director

Rooney Mickey (1920- Actor

Roosevelt Theodore Jr. "Teddy" (1858-1919) US President Visited October 22, 1905

Rosa John Jr. (1951- Inaugurated 19th President of the Citadel

Rosborough Dick "Rozo" Champion Surfer

Rosborough Mary (1896-1997) Writer

Rossington Gary (1951- Lynyrd Skynyrd Band Member

Rotholz Rita (1928- Artist Painting

Rothschild Margaret B. (1918-2005) Artist Various Media

Rouse Ervin T. Orange Blossom Special Composer/Fiddler

Rowe Betty (1929-2006) Artist Painting

Rowland W. A. "Bill" ( -1976) Mayor of Baldwin

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Rubio Marco (1971- ) US Senator/FL Representative

Rummel Peter (1946- CEO St. Joe Company

Rumpel Peter and Nancy Architect Artist Various Media

Russell David E. (1922-2006) Inventor

Russell Franklin G. (1894-1979) Florida Machine and Foundry Co. Chair & President

Russell George WPA paper (subject ?)

Ruth Maria Artist Painting

Rutherford John (1952- Sheriff 2003-

Ryals Tony (1959- Quadriplegic Artist Drawing

Ryan Abram J. Poet/Priest

St Clair Abrams Alexander (1845-1931) FL Senator

Saffy Dr. Edna Louise (1935-2010) UF & FSCJ Educator/Human Rights Activist

Sams I. D. Jacksonville Beach Mayor

Sanders Johnny (1930- City Council President

Sanderson Bessie S. Mrs. E. M. (1873- Homemaker (local history profile)

Sanderson John P. (1815- Civil War Era Attorney

Sandgren Loyd (1917-2001) Commercial Photographer

Sandquist Stormy Anne Artist Watercolor Painting

Sang Herb A. (1930- Duval School Superintendent ousted

Santayana Dr. S. George JU's 1st Full Professor

Santora John E. Jr. (1923-1996) Chief Circuit Judge

Saturiba (usual Spanish spelling) 16th Century Timucuan War Chief

Savage Augusta (1892-1962) Sculptor

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Saxelbye Harold F. (1885-1964) Architect

Scarborough Dan and Family (1933-2008) FL Senator 1968-82/FL Representative 1966-68

Scheu William E. Jr. "Bill" (1946- Interim Supervisor of Elections/Attorney

Scheurer Charles H. Homebuilder Alderman Park, Hyde Grove Acres and San Jose Forest

Schmidt Bruno and Ruth (1904-1993) Songwriters

Schnable Jack (1936-2005) Meteorologist

Schultz Clifford G. (1890-1958) Southeastern Greyhound Co. Chair

Schultz Frederick H. "Fred" (1929-2009) FL Representative/Investor

Schultz Nancy Mrs. Fred Artist Painting

Scott Charles R. (1905-1983) U. S. Judge

Scott Rick (1952- FL Governor 2011-

Scriven Charles J. (1932- 1st Black Police Chief

Sears William J. Sr. US Representative

Sebring William H. "Bill" Mayor/Civil War Era General

Seeger Ruth C. (1901-1953) Folk Musician/Guggenheim Fellow

Seymour Florence (1904-2006) Artist WPA Muralist

Seymour Russell "Rusty" Police Chief Jacksonville Beach

Shaara Michael (1928-1988) The Killer Angels Writer

Shands William A. (1889-1973) FL Senator/Businessman

Sharp Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel Sr. (1902-1970) City Councilmember

Sharpe Cornelia (1943- Actor

Shaw Aurora C. (1913-1999) Genealogist

Shaw Leander J. Jr. (1931- 1st Black Chief Justice

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Shay Dorothy (1921-1978) Singer

Shearer Welcome H. Sr. (1913-2006) UF Football Coach/UF Basketball Coach

Shepard Herschel E. Jr. Architect/Historical Preservationist

Shepherd Christina Hope (1949 – 2014) Artist

Sheppard Robin Artist/Designer

Sheppard William J. "Bill" (1942- Attorney

Sherman Charles E.

Sherman Frances B. Poet/Artist Painting

Shields Dr. Van W. St John's Church Rector

Shoemaker L. H. ( -1972) FL's 1st Female Attorney

Sholtz David (1890-1953) Governor 1933-1937

Shomer Enid Poet/Writer

Shorestein Harry State Attorney

Shorter Frank (1947- 1972 Olympic Gold Medalist Marathon

Shrum Vance (1950- Artist Sculpture and Ceramics

Shula Don NFL Coach

Shuler Dr. Allen C. (1883-1967) Springfield Baptist Pastor

Sickbert Jo Artist Painting

Sikes Robert L. F. "He-Coon" (1906-1994) US Representative 1941-62

Simons George W. Jr. (1891-1977) City Engineer/Library Trustee/Writer

Simpson Clyde Jr. (1920-1999) FL Representative

Simpson J. M. Bryan (1903-1987) Federal Judge

Singh Vijay (1963- Professional Golfer/World Golf Hall of Famer

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Singleton Charlie "Hoss" (1913-1985) Songwriter

Singleton Henry C. "Booty" and Family

(1918-1983) Singleton Shrimp and Packing Founder

Singleton John P. (1968- Movie Director

Sirica John J. (1904-1992) Watergate Scandal Chief Judge

Sister Mary Ann See Hoare, Ellen

Sivulich Kenneth G. (1939- JPL Director

Skafte-Lindblom Saga (1905-2011) Swedish Consul Emeritus

Skinner Riley (1986- Wake Forest QB/Bolles Graduate

Slade Theodore H. "Tom" (1936-2014) FL Senator/Candidate for US GOP

Slaughter Dr. Frank G. and Jane (1908-2001) Surgeon/Writer

Slaughter S. Morgan (1914- Clerk of Circuit Court

Slaughter Dr. William (1944- UNF Educator/Fulbright Scholar

Sleiman Eli Sr. and Family ( -2000) Sleiman Enterprises Founder

Sleiman Toney (1949- Businessman/Landing Owner

Sliger Dr. Bernard F. (1924-2007) FSU President

Small Dr. Stephen E. Early Jacksonville Druggist

Smathers Bruce A. and Spouses (1943- Secretary of State 1975-78/FL Senator

Smathers George (1914-2007) US Senator 1951-69/US Representative 1947-51

Smith Amelia "Mrs. Opera" (1913-1985) Opera Entrepreneur

Smith Charles Artist Photography

Smith Charlie "America's Oldest Citizen"

Smith Claude Jr. (1918- FL Representative/City Commissioner

Smith Dorothy 1971-72 Eve Award Winner for Employment

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Smith Eric City Councilmember

Smith F. E. NY Steam Laundry Business Owner

Smith Ivan H. (1907-2000) Architect

Smith Jimmy (1969- Pro Football Receiver

Smith Lawrence V. (1932-2010) Wild Kingdom Photographer

Smith Lillian E. (1897-1966) Strange Fruit Writer

Smith Thomas A. US Colonel Led 1812-1813 Invasion of Florida

Snead Claybourne G. (1876-1957) An Independent Life and Accident Insurance Co. Founder

Snodgrass Dena (1906-1996) Writer/Historian

Soforenko Meyer O. "Bill" Homebuilder Arlington Hills, Cedar hills and Oak Hill

Solano Family Genealogy etc.

Solary Antonio ( -1901) Early Italian Business Owner

Sollee Arthur N. Sr. (1900- JTA Executive Director

Solomon Jeanne Mrs. Ted Batchelder

(1940- Dancer

Solomon Syd (1917-2004) Artist Painting

Somerville Margaret K. Educator (local history profile)

Sompayrac Theodore H. (1866- Grocer (local history profile)

Soud Ginger City Council President

Souvielle Eliza W. Basnett (@1850-1930) Inventor/Resident of Marabanong

Sowder Wilson T. (1910-2007) Physician

Sparks Linda School Board Chair

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Spaulding Joan D. (1924-2006) Educator/Established FL's 1st

Elementary School Band

Speicher Michael S. "Scott" (1958-1991) Desert Storm Navy Pilot

Spencer Sue (1920- ) Author

Spinner Francis E. (1802-1890) US Treasurer

Spiro Dr. Robert H. Jr. (1920-2013) JU President

Spottswood Jack and Family (1891-1950) News Photographer

Spratt James W. (1867-1952) FL National Bank Director / JPL Trustee (local history profile)

Spurrier Steve (1945- Pro and College Football Coach

Stacey Phil (1978- American Idol Competitor

Stafford John (1945-2006) Supervisor of Elections

Stanley Helen Songwriter

Stanley Ralph (1927- Country Musician/Bluegrass Banjo Player

Stanly William A. (1904-1988) Judge/Attorney

Stark Elizabeth P. (1876-1967) "Wonderwood by the Sea" Mayport Pioneer

Steele John E. US District Judge

Stephens Family Genealogy and Civil War Correspondence

Stevens Mrs. J. M. Photo only @ 1896

Steward Eddie M. (1939- Jacksonville NAACP President

Stewart Dorothy C. (1915-2002) Artist Various Media

Stewart Franklin Photo only - infant @ 1891

Stockstill Rick College Football Coach

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Stockton James R. Jr. (1939- Developer

Stockton Telfair and Family (1860-1932) Jacksonville Pioneer/FL Developer

Stockton William T. (1887- Attorney (local history profile)

Stockton William T. Jr. (son) (1918- Attorney/US Representative Candidate

Stokes E. Chester Jr. (1942- Chair Stokes & Co./Homebuilder Baymeadows

Stoudemire Ada Composer

Stowe Harriet B. (1811-1896) Writer/Mandarin Resident

Stratton Richard “Dick” (1927-2005) TV News Personality

Strickland Michael (1942- The Red Cotton Fields Writer

Sulzbacher I. M. City Councilmember/JTA Board Member

Summerall Pat (1930-2013) Television Sportscaster

Summerlin Jacob "King of the Crackers"

(1820-1893) Pioneer Cattleman

Sunday William A. "Billy" (1862-1935) Evangelist

Suter Eugenie M. Mrs. Max (1918-

2014)Calla

President Board of Library Trustees

Sutton Richard D. (1911- City Commissioner Shot to Death

Swain James Writer

Swearingen Van C. Mayor 1913-15

Sweat Rex (1895-1986) Sheriff 133-57

Swisher Carl and Leah G. (1891-1973) President Jno H Swisher & Son /Philanthropists

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Tally Kathleen Artist Painting

Tanzler Hans G. Jr. and Spouses (1927-2013) Mayor 1967-1979

Tanzler Von Cosel Dr. Karl (1869-1952) Eccentric Love Story Hero

Tate Jackson R. (1899-1978) WW I Rear Admiral/Sired a Daughter in Affair w/ Russian Movie Star

Taylor Frances E. B. (1844-1928) Jacksonville Pioneer/Perhaps 1st Born Citizen

Taylor Fred (1976- Pro Football Running Back

Taylor John, N. (-1915) Founder of Boys of Woodcraft

Taylor Mrs. Julian Dollmaker

Taylor Zachary (1784-1850) US President

Teague Elizabeth C. "Betty" (1926-2009) Hubbard House Founder/Feminist

Tebow Timothy R. "Tim" (1987- Pro Football QB/2007 Heisman Trophy Winner/Gators QB

Tedeschi Susan (1970- ) Tedeschi-Trucks Band Member

Teeters Julie (1957- Competitive Swimmer

Tennyson David L. Marine Corps Air Crash Casualty

Terry Arthur (1928- Artist Painting

Terry Dr. Charles E. Medicine/Health Officer

Terry John Actor

Terry Ray (1932-2012) Amateur Golfer/Son of Bill Terry

Terry William H. "Bill" (1898-1989) Pro Baseball Hall of Fame 1st Baseman

Thagard Norman E. Astronaut

Thies Frank (1922- Radio DJ

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Thomas Bruce Engine Design Machinist Contributed to Fuel Efficient Auto Program @ 1980's

Thomas Dallas L. City Commissioner convicted

Thomas Ernest I. "Boots" (1925-1945) Iwo Jima Flag Raiser

Thomas John (1943- FL Representative

Thomas Pat (1934- FL Democratic Party Chair beg. 1966

Thomas Randolph R. "Randy" (1919- Nation's "Top Shriner"/Business Executive

Thompson Camilla P. (1922- Historian/Educator

Thompson Earle H. (1883-1965) E. H. Thompson Co. Founder

Thompson Mildred (1935-2003) Artist Painting

Thompson Whitney (1988- America's Next Top Model 2008 Winner

Thorn Elizabeth Songwriter/Singer

Thornton Winfred L. (1929- "America's Youngest Railroad President" with Florida East Coast Railway

Thrasher John (1944- FL Representative/House Speaker

Tiger Tail Indian War Veteran/Osceola Chief

Tillotson Johnny (1940- Singer

Tinker Joseph B. "Joe" ( -1948) Pro Baseball Shortstop/Orlando Businessman

Tinney William P. "Bill" President William P. Tinney Construction Co./Beaches Builder 1960's

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Tison Henry C. Ezra Lodge 67 1st Master Mason

Titus Henry T. History/Genealogy

Tobias Harry (1895-1994) Songwriter

Tofield Dr. Sanders A. (1908-1960) Jacksonville Jewish Center Rabbi

Tomb James H. (1839-1929) Confederate Navy's Torpedo Expert

Tool Steve Historic Preservationist

Torcoletti Enzo Flagler College Educator/Artist Sculptor

Toscan Bonaparte

Towers C. Daughtry Duval Leader/Lawyer

Towers Charles D. Confederate Army Officer

Towers Charles D. Jr. "Charlie" (1923-2015) Lawyer

Towers Elizabeth M. Mrs. C. Daughtry

Civic Leader/St. Augustine Preservationist

Towers Robert S. Sr. (1897-1990) President Towers Hardware Co.

Towers William B. (1927-1972) Attorney/Businessman

Tracht Doug "The Greaseman" Radio DJ

Trasher Lillian (1887- African Missionary "Mother of the Nile"

Tredinick Donald W. (1914-2003) Liquor Baron

Trednick Donald W. Jr. "Don" (1941- Politician

Tresca Clifford Tresca the Florist Founder

Triay Alfredo T. US Consultant to Cuba

Troemel Jean Artist Painting

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Trotter William "Bill" Artist Painting/Opened Beaches Chapter American Lighthouse Historical Society Museum

Trout-Sparta Phyllis Poet

Trucks Derek (1979- ) Tedeschi-Trucks Band Member

Tucker John A. (1930- President-GM Florida Publishing Co.

Tucker Tommy (1916- WJACKSONVILLE City-Owned Radio Station Manager

Tullis Jim City Councilmember

Turnbull Family East FL Genealogy etc.

Turner Lee and Dianne Pianist/Song Writers

Turner Lemuel E. Early Jacksonville Settler/Road Named for Him

Tygart Frederick B. "Fred" (1945- FL Representative

Tyler Orville Z. Jr. Poet/Army Colonel

Ulmann Alec E. Sr. and Family (1903- Patriarch Sebring's Racing Dynasty

Underwood Herbert F. (1920-1998) Underwood Jewelers Founder

Upson Ruth N. (1885-1948) Elementary School Principal/ see same name school

Urich Robert (1946-2002) Actor/FL State Graduate 1968

Usry Ben'h Artist Painting

Utley George B. (1876-1946) 1st JPL Librarian

Valleau Janice See Winkleman, Janice V.

Van de Guchte Maarten Cummer Museum Director

Van Fleet Donald Duval School Superintendent

Van Valkenburg Robert B. (1821-1888) FL Supreme Court Justice 1821-1888

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Van Zant Donnie 38 Special Band Member

Van Zant Johnny Lynyrd Skynyrd Band Member

Van Zant Lacy (1915-2004) Van Zant Family Patriarch

Van Zant Ronnie (1948-1977) Lynyrd Skynyrd Band Member

Vazquez Alonzo Writer

Verdi Fortuna (1889- Great-Niece of Guiseppe Verde

Verlander W. Ashley "Ash" (1920-2009) American Heritage Life Insurance Co. Chair and CEO

Verne Jules (1828-1905) North Against South Writer

Vincent Norm ( -2014) Disc Jockey

Vines Jerry (1938- First Baptist Church Pastor

Vinikoff Sam (1919- Artist Painting

Vitti Nikolai (1977- Duval School Superintendent 2012-

Vogel Robert C. (1912- Fire Chief/Police Chief Atlantic Beach

Voris Roy "Butch" (1919-2005) WW II Pilot/1st Blue Angel Commander

Voss Dr. Carl H. (1911-1995) Christian Zionist Writer/Educator

Voss Mrs. Frederick C. 1st White Child Born in S. FL

Waas Edith B. Mrs. Frederick J. Artist Painting

Wade Dolly D. Mrs. Paul H. Artist Photography

Wade Mary M. Mrs. N. G. (1861-1950) Spouse developed "Five Points"

Wadsworth Katherine Katherine Wadsworth Fashions Founder

Wadsworth Louie C. (1906- Suwannee Democrat Publisher

Wages Harmon (1946- Pro Football Quarterback

Wagner Dick Wagner & Tinsley Music Co-Owner

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Walborsky Evelyne W. Artist Photography

Wales Jack B. Homebuilder Arlingwood and University Park 1960's Era

Walker Mrs. Allan Artist Sand Dollar Crafts

Walker Hester P. Writer/Personal Historian

Walker J. Pickens Jr. (1913-1969) FTU Newspaper Editor

Walklett Starr Poet

Wall Dr. John P. (1836-1895) Medicine

Wallace Alexander ( -1889) President Wallace Company

Wallace John Politician/Writer

Wallace Margaret V. "Madge" Jacksonville Children's Museum Founder

Waller Dixie (1960- Overdrive Magazine Model

Walsh James R. ( -1924) Architect/Lumberman

Walter James W. (1922-2000) Jim Walter Homes Founder

Walter Ralph N. (1900-1966) Tax Assessor

Walters John S. Director FL Publishing Company

Walton George FL Territory Secretary

Ward Fred Photo Journalist

Ward Marie A. (1890- Lite Opera Singer "FL Songbird"

Ware Holland M. (1937- Millionaire Philanthropist

Warner Beulah M. Educator/Women's Club President (local history profile)

Warner Robert C. "Pop" High School Principal/Coach

Warren Fuller (1905-1973) 30th Governor 1949-53

Warren Kent W. (1879-1949) Kent Warren Co. Clothing Founder

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Warren Louise S. Writer/Attorney

Warren Sidney (1916- Writer/Jacksonville Journal Editor

Wasdin Tom (1936- JU Basketball Coach

Waterhouse Ralph C. 1st Mayor St. Augustine Beach

Watson Jim (1917-2008) Farm Agent/JJ Garden Editor

Watson William "Bill" (1936- Watson Realty Founder

Watts C. J. H. J. Heinz Company Executive

Watts Cornelia C. Mrs. Olin E. (1905-1983) Jacksonville Symphony Guild Founder

Watts David A. ( -1968) Jacksonville Port Authority Founding Member

Watts Olin E. (1899-1990) 1st President Jacksonville Symphony Association/Attorney

Waybright Edgar W. Sr. (1890-1956) FL Senator/Representative

Weatherby Evelyne W. Artist Ceramics and Painting

Weaver Delores B. Civic Leader/Philanthropist

Weaver J. Wayne NFL Owner/Businessman

Webb Cecil M. (1907-1965) Federal Interstate Highway System Creator

Webb Charles D. and Sylvia (1930-1976) City Councilmember City Councilmember

Webb James E. "Doc" (1897- Webb's City (Directory) Founder

Weed Edwin G. Episcopal Bishop

Weeks Louise "Rossey" (1925-2005) Women's Baseball Hall of Famer

Weinstein Mike JEDC Executive Director/Mayoral Candidate

Weiss Don (1926-2003) NFL Pioneer

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Welch Dr. Andrew Medicine/East FL Land Developer

Wells Daniel D. "D. D." Aviator

Wells Jim City Council Member/Auto Salesman

Wells Lea St. Augustine Architect 1960's

Wendlend Kirk JEDC Executive Director/Land Mar Consultant

Wenzel Bob JU Basketball Coach beg. 1981

Wesling Bill Artist Wildlife Painting & Printing

West Byron M. ( -1952) FL State News Tallahassee Founder

West Edward H. (1907-1977) Episcopal Diocese of Florida Bishop

West Helen H. Attorney/1st Female Voter

West Lillian C. (1884-1970) Panama City Pilot Editor

West Roger FL Representative (D)

Westberry Mr. and Mrs. Harry W. (1908-1972) FL Representative

Weston Thomas P. Writer St. Johns River History

Wetmore Judson D. Attorney

Wetzel Fred Artist Painting/Bolles Instructor

Whatley Brown L. (1900-1982) Stockton, Whatley, Davin & Co. Chair

Wheeler Dr. John A. (1911- Nuclear Physicist/Jacksonville Native/Son of JPL Director Joseph L. Wheeler

Whistler Anna M. Mrs. George W. (1806- "Whistler's Mother" Visited Jacksonville @ 1857-1858

White Dr. Alvin G. (1935- Duval County School Administrator/Principal/Educator

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White Carrie (1874-1991) Certified at 116 to be World's Oldest Living Person by Guinness

White Dylan (1982-2003) Surfer

White Eartha M. M. (1876-1974) Humanitarian

White Ida L. F. Civic Leader/DAR Genealogist (local history profile)

White James W. "J.W." FL Fraternal Record Editor/FTU Newspaper Writer (local history profile)

White Lee M. Riverside Baptist Preacher (local history profile)

White Thomas A. Artist/Architect Restorations

Whitehead C. Frank ( -1976) Mayor 1945-49

Whitman Slim (1924-2013) Country Musician

Whyte Elizabeth Artist Painting

Wildenhain Marguerite (1897- Art Educator/Artist Pottery

Wilder Robert (1901- Writer

Wiles Susan Mayoral Chief of Staff

Wiley Ray Artist Various Media

Wilhelm Judson (1946- Orange Park Mayor/Clay County Education Director

Wilkes John L. ( -1949) President Jacksonville Terminal Company

Wilkeson Leon R. (1952-2001) Lynyrd Skynyrd Bassist

Willey Charles Steamboat Captain circa 1840's

Willey Frances Historical Photo Only

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Williams Ann (1926-2010) JPL Artist Miscellaneous Media

Williams Arthur T. Sr. (1857-1932) FL Senator/ FL Historical Society Head

Williams Dr. Ashbel C. ( -1981) Surgeon/American Cancer Society Regional Director

Williams Chris FL State Museum Artist

Williams Francis B. (1942-2003) 1st President Beaches Council for Disabled Persons

Williams Hazel O. (1915-2005) Jessie Ball du Pont Secretary

Williams Helena D. Homemaker/Dzialynski Family (local history profile)

Williams Jack B. (1952- Musician/Songwriter

Williams Jim Fish Importer imprisoned

Williams Martin G. Sr. (1888-1977) Beaches Land Developer

Williams Nan P. Artist Various Media/JU Instructor

Williams S. S. 1880 Handwritten Document

Williams Sue Commercial Artist

Williams Thompson ( -1908) Fatal Hero in 1908 Racial Incident

Williams Walter Jr. (1936- Real Estate Executive/JEA Board Member

Williamson Ger Artist Painting

Wills Tom Newscaster

Wilson Charles J. FL Anthropologist

Wilson Jimmy (1926- WWII Quadruple Amputee

Wilson Nathan H. "Nate" FCCJ Interim President/Attorney

Wilson William S. Sr. (1913-1986) Jacksonville Beach Mayor

Winkleman Janice V. (1923- 2013) Comic Artist

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Winn Edward L. (1879-1950) President Winn & Lovett Grocery

Winn John FL Education Commissioner

Winston Jim (1934- Vice President Charter Company

Winterling George and Family TV-4 Meteorologist

Wise Chubby (1915-1996) Country Musician/Bluegrass Fiddler

Wise Joseph Duval School Superintendent

Wise Stephen R. FL Senator 2001-/FL Representative 1989-2000

Wolfe Herbert E. Mr. St. Augustine/Restoration Chair

Wolfson Family Summary of their Jacksonville Legacy

Wolfson Dr. Abraham Dentist

Wolfson Florence M. Mrs. Louis E. ( -1968) Socialite

Wolfson Louis E. (1912-2007) Financier/Felon

Wolfson Mitchell (1901-1983) Wometco Chair

Wolfson Morris D. "Pop" (1879-1948) Wolfson Family Patriarch/Businessman / Wolfson Children's Hospital Founder

Wolfson Sam W. (1909-1963) Industrialist/President Jacksonville Suns

Wolfson Sylvia L. Mrs. Sam W. ( -1937) 1st Spouse/Premature Death of Undisclosed Cause(s)

Wood Glenn C. (1940-2004) Meteorologist

Wood Memphis Artist Multimedia/JU Art Department Chair

Wood Dr. Wayne W. Optometry/Historian

Woodrow David S. Writer/Historian

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Woodward Roland Civil Engineer/Mapmaker

Worell David Artist Jewelry

Worman Rosa Mrs. Samuel (1890-1981) Worman's Bakery & Delicatessen Owner

Wright Bennett Writer True Crime Tales

Wright Charles Artist Glass Blowing

Wright John W. (1899-1981) Vice President Southern States Oil /Early Developer of Arlington

Wurn Family Polish Immigrants Pre-Holocaust

Wygal Dr. Benjamin R. President Florida Junior College

Wynne Billy Professional Baseball Player

Yarborough Clay (1981- City Council President 2014-2015

Yarbrough Ed Baker County Sheriff

Yarbrough LeeRoy (1938-1984) Race Car Driver

Yarbrough Russell Fire Chief

Yates Claude J. (1900-1988) Chamber President

Yglesias Jose (1920-1995) Writer

Yniesta Gregorio pending

Yonge Julien C. Director P K Yonge Library of FL History

Yonge Laurie W. (1896-1985) Aviation Pioneer

Yonge Phillip K. ( -1934) President FL Historical Society/Businessman

Young Dannette Olympian Track and Field

Young John (1930- Astronaut "Rocket Man"

Young John F. FL’s 2nd Episcopal Bishop

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Young William B. Attorney/Civil War Veteran (local history profile)

Youngblood H. J. "Cap" (1896- Nassau County Sheriff

Yulee David L. (1810-1886) FL's 1st US Senator 1855-61; 1845-51

Zacharias Ellis M. (1890-1961) Retired Navy Rear Admiral/Writer

Zelenka Louis Jr. (1935-2008) Librarian/Teacher

Zenke Larry (1939- Duval County School Superintendent 1989-1997

Zerba Karl (1904- Artist Painting/FSU Professor

Ziegler Bernice (1925-2005) Artist Drawing and Painting

Zim Dr. Herbert S. (1909-1994) Writer/Editor/Educator

Zoller John D. (1929- Data Processing Inc. Founder/Cultural Leader

Zook Ron College Football Coach

Zubero Martin Olympian Swimming