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