Living: acw

Generation: 1

1. Living

Generation: 2

Robert Vance Whitney was born on 7 May 1906 in Whitney, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada; died on 10 Aug 1961.

Robert married Blanche Evelyn Roberts on 16 Nov 1935 in Baker, Florida, USA. Blanche (daughter of Rufus Chloe Roberts and Gertrude Dyess) was born on 9 Aug 1918 in Florida, USA; died on 3 Dec 2007 in Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Blanche Evelyn Roberts was born on 9 Aug 1918 in Florida, USA (daughter of Rufus Chloe Roberts and Gertrude Dyess); died on 3 Dec 2007 in Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA.

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Social Security Number: 261054845
Residence: 1920, Jacksonville Ward 6, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA

Notes:

Died:
Blanche Roberts Whitney Williams, 89, of Jacksonville, December 3, 2007, passed surrounded by her beloved family.

Born August 9, 1918 to Rufus C. and Gertrude Dyess Roberts, and was a lifelong resident of Duval and Baker Counties. Former active member of First Methodist Church of Jacksonville. Attended local schools, business college and completed many job-related courses at Florida State University and the University of Florida. During WWII, she dedicated PT Boat-99, built by the Huckins Yacht Corporation in Jacksonville, FL. Active in various parent organizations and a former Board member of the YWCA. Served on The White House Task Force For Committee on Aging from Northeast FL. She was an EVE finalist in 1973. Retired in 1979 as a Caseworker, Florida State Employment Commission.

Preceded in death by husbands, Jerry J. Williams and Robert Vance Whitney and daughter, Gayle Wells.

Survived by sons William Boyd Whitney, Robert V. Whitney (Marty) and stepchildren Sheldon Williams, Michael Williams, Margaret Boyd, and Tim Williams.

Lovingly referred to as "Mimi" by her grandchildren. Granddaughter Kelly DeWitt and great-granddaughter Amanda Wroda, grandson Bill Whitney, great-granddaughter Ashton Whitney had a very special relationship with their grandmother. Blanche adored her 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren as well as nieces, their families, and many very dear and treasured friends.

To honor her wishes, a private graveside service for family was held at Evergreen Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Community Hospice Foundation, 4114 Sunbeam Rd.; Ste. 101, Jax., FL 32257.

Arrangements under the direction of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4747 Main Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

Published in the Florida Times-Union on Dec. 9, 2007

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/TimesUnion/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=99251234

Age: 89

Children:

Gayle Roberta Whitney was born on 11 Feb 1945 in Norfolk, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA; died on 25 Oct 1988 in Nassau, Florida, USA.
1. Living
Living

Generation: 3

Rufus Chloe Roberts was born on 1 Jun 1880 in Columbia, Florida, USA (son of William Burnett Roberts and Living); died in May 1934 in Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA.

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Residence: 1910, Lulu, Columbia, Florida, USA
Residence: 1920, Jacksonville Ward 6, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA

Rufus married Gertrude Dyess on 20 Nov 1903 in Baker, Florida, USA. Gertrude (daughter of George Cooper Dyess and Martha Roberts) was born on 22 Nov 1888 in Baker, Florida, USA; died on 25 Mar 1967 in Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gertrude Dyess was born on 22 Nov 1888 in Baker, Florida, USA (daughter of George Cooper Dyess and Martha Roberts); died on 25 Mar 1967 in Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA.

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Name: Gertrude Robert
Name: Gertrude Roberts
Residence: 1900, Olustee, Baker, Florida, USA
Residence: 1910, Lulu, Columbia, Florida, USA
Residence: 1920, Jacksonville Ward 6, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA

Children:

Rufus Rudolph Newnan Roberts was born on 5 Feb 1905 in Olustee, Baker, Florida, USA; died on 4 Jan 1989 in St Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA.
Omega Roberts was born on 31 Aug 1908 in Olustee, Baker, Florida, USA; died on 3 Dec 1972 in Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA.
Mattie Belle Roberts was born on 9 Mar 1911 in Baker, Florida, USA; died on 30 Jul 1985 in Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA.
Lottie Roberts was born on 15 Mar 1913 in Florida, USA; died in 1934 in Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA.
3. Blanche Evelyn Roberts was born on 9 Aug 1918 in Florida, USA; died on 3 Dec 2007 in Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA.

Generation: 4

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William Burnett Roberts was born on 8 Sep 1853 in Columbia, Florida, USA (son of Robert Burnett Roberts and Jestern Hancock); died on 29 May 1908 in Columbia, Florida, USA; was buried in Bethlehem Cemetery, Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA.

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Residence: 1870, Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA; Age: 17; AttendedSchool: Y; Occupation: Farm Laborer

William + Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Children:

6. Rufus Chloe Roberts was born on 1 Jun 1880 in Columbia, Florida, USA; died in May 1934 in Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA.
John Wesley Roberts was born on 17 Apr 1875 in Columbia, Florida, USA; died on 13 Apr 1908 in Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA; was buried in Bethlehem Cemetery, Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA.

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George Cooper Dyess was born on 29 Jan 1854 in Baker, Florida, USA (son of Ezekiel Dyess and Lydia Cooper); died on 9 Jan 1911 in Baker, Florida, USA; was buried in Dyess Cemetery, Olustee, Baker, Florida, USA.

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Residence: 1860, Nassau, Florida, USA
Residence: 1870, Baker, Florida, USA
Residence: 1885, Baker, Florida, USA
Residence: 1900, Olustee, Baker, Florida, USA
Residence: 1910, Olustee, Baker, Florida, USA

George married Martha Roberts on 20 Oct 1887 in Baker, Florida, USA. Martha (daughter of Stephen Roberts and Mary Ann Boyd) was born on 24 Feb 1854 in Columbia, Florida, USA; died on 13 Apr 1930 in Baker, Florida, USA; was buried in Dyess Cemetery, Olustee, Baker, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Martha Roberts was born on 24 Feb 1854 in Columbia, Florida, USA (daughter of Stephen Roberts and Mary Ann Boyd); died on 13 Apr 1930 in Baker, Florida, USA; was buried in Dyess Cemetery, Olustee, Baker, Florida, USA.

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Name: Martha Dyess
Residence: 1885, Baker, Florida, USA
Residence: 1900, Olustee, Baker, Florida, USA
Residence: 1910, Olustee, Baker, Florida, USA

Children:

Rosa Lee Dyess was born on 4 Apr 1874 in Columbia, Florida, USA.
Della Dyess was born on 16 Apr 1877 in Baker, Florida, USA; died on 3 Sep 1920 in Baker, Florida, USA.
William Cooper Dyess was born in Oct 1879 in Baker, Florida, USA.
7. Gertrude Dyess was born on 22 Nov 1888 in Baker, Florida, USA; died on 25 Mar 1967 in Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA.
Katherine Dyess was born on 28 Jan 1891 in Baker, Florida, USA; died on 9 May 1979 in Nassau, Florida, USA; was buried in Dyess Cemetery, Olustee, Baker, Florida, USA.