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Benjamin Franklin "Wiggy" Roberts 1872 – 1936 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Feb 1872

Birth Location: Key West, Monroe County, Florida

Death Date: 21 Apr 1936

Death Location: Key West, Monroe County, Florida

Father: Benjamin Roberts

Mother: Sarah Pinder

Spouse(s): Eoline Beccaise, Ruth Lowe

Children(s): Paul Roberts, Edward Roberts, Mary Roberts, Norman Roberts, Flora Roberts, Benjamin Roberts, Eugene Roberts

In 1872, Benjamin Franklin "Wiggy" Roberts entered the world in Key West, Monroe County, Florida, born to Benjamin Roberts and Sarah Ann Pinder. In 1880, Benjamin Franklin "Wiggy" Roberts resided in Key West, Monroe, Florida, USA. In 1910, Benjamin Franklin "Wiggy" Roberts resided in Key West Ward 1, Monroe, Florida, USA. Benjamin Franklin "Wiggy" Roberts married Eoline Agnes Beccaise, Ruth Lowe, and had children including Paul Odet Roberts, Edward Franklin "KK" Roberts, Mary Pauline Roberts, Norman Ellis Roberts, Flora Olean Roberts, Benjamin Austin Roberts, Eugene Jack Roberts. Benjamin Franklin "Wiggy" Roberts passed away in 1936 in Key West, Monroe County, Florida.

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Biography

  • In 1872, Benjamin Franklin "Wiggy" Roberts entered the world in Key West, Monroe County, Florida, born to Benjamin Roberts and Sarah Ann Pinder.
  • In 1880, Benjamin Franklin "Wiggy" Roberts resided in Key West, Monroe, Florida, USA.
  • In 1910, Benjamin Franklin "Wiggy" Roberts resided in Key West Ward 1, Monroe, Florida, USA.
  • Benjamin Franklin "Wiggy" Roberts married Eoline Agnes Beccaise, Ruth Lowe, and had children including Paul Odet Roberts, Edward Franklin "KK" Roberts, Mary Pauline Roberts, Norman Ellis Roberts, Flora Olean Roberts, Benjamin Austin Roberts, Eugene Jack Roberts.
  • Benjamin Franklin "Wiggy" Roberts passed away in 1936 in Key West, Monroe County, Florida.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Roberts
1849 – 1874
Birth Location: Key West City, Monroe, Florida, United States
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Sarah Pinder
1851 – 1917
Birth Location: Cherokee Sound, Abaco, Bahamas
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Spouses(s)

Eoline Beccaise
1879 – 1906
Birth Location: Key West, Monroe County, Florida, United States of America
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Ruth Lowe
1887 – 1946
Birth Location: Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas
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Children(s)

Paul Roberts
1900 – 1964
Birth Location: Key West, Monroe County, Florida, United States of America
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Edward Roberts
1902 – 1966
Birth Location: Key West, Monroe County, Florida, United States of America
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Mary Roberts
1903 – 1903
Birth Location: Key West, Monroe County, Florida, United States of America
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Norman Roberts
1904 – 1905
Birth Location: Key West, Monroe County, Florida, United States of America
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Flora Roberts
1906 – 1916
Birth Location: Key West, Monroe County, Florida, United States of America
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Benjamin Roberts
1912 – 1969
Birth Location: Key West, Monroe, Florida, USA
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Eugene Roberts
1915 – 1974
Birth Location: Florida
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Benjamin Roberts's Ancestors

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Benjamin Roberts
1872 – 1936
Birth Place: Key West, Monroe County, Florida
Parents
Benjamin Roberts
1849 – 1874
Key West City, Monroe, Florida, United States
Sarah (Ann) Pinder
1851 – 1917
Cherokee Sound, Abaco, Bahamas
Grandparents
Joseph (Pilot) Roberts
1826 – 1877
Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas
Mary (Constance) Adams
1829 – 1866
Hope Town, Elbow Cay, Abaco, Bahamas
John (William) Pinder
1826 – 1863
Cherokee Sound, Abaco, Bahamas
Elizabeth Sands
1829 – 1920
Cherokee Sound, Abaco, Bahamas
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Roberts
1790 – 1839
Charlotte Russell
1802 – 1885
Thomas Adams
1795 – 1863
Mary Roberts
1801 – 1890
William Pinder
1796 – 1865
Martha Sawyer
1799 – 1884
Zaccheaus\Zacharia Sands
1792 – 1840
Margaret Roberts
1795 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ridley Pinder
1779 – 1832
Sarah Albury
1780 – 1817
Daniel Sawyer
1784 –
Martha Curry
1785 –

Benjamin Roberts's Descendants

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Benjamin (Franklin "Wiggy") Roberts (17 Feb 1872 – 21 Apr 1936) m. Eoline (Agnes) Beccaise (April 1879 – 28 July 1906) m. Ruth Lowe (11 Jan 1887 – 28 Feb 1946)
  1. 1. Paul (Odet) Roberts (25 August 1900 – 20 October 1964)
  2. 2. Edward (Franklin "KK") Roberts (23 Aug 1902 – 25 June 1966) m. Angelina (J.) Estare
  3. 3. Mary (Pauline) Roberts (29 October 1903 – 30 October 1903)
  4. 4. Norman (Ellis) Roberts (22 October 1904 – 21 May 1905)
  5. 5. Flora (Olean) Roberts (12 July 1906 – 30 July 1916)
  6. 6. Benjamin (Austin) Roberts (10 May 1912 – 31 Mar 1969) m. Helen (Elizabeth) Pent (13 Dec 1916 – 15 Feb 1996) m. Emily (Patricia) Quinn (31 Mar 1924 – 19 Dec 2002)
    1. 1. Barbara (Ann) Roberts (09 Jun 1937 – 15 Aug 2017) m. John (Edward) Castro (About 1937 – )
    2. 2. Ethel (M) Roberts (19 Sep 1942 – ) m. Manuel Colao (1942 – )
  7. 7. Eugene (Jack) Roberts (10 Oct 1915 – 25 Nov 1974)

Benjamin Roberts's Timeline

7 Records

1872
17 Feb 1872
Birth of Benjamin Franklin "Wiggy" Roberts in Key West, Monroe County, Florida
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
1880
1880
Age 8
Benjamin Franklin "Wiggy" Roberts resided here in Key West, Monroe, Florida, USA
Key West, Monroe, Florida, USA
1910
1910
Age 38
Benjamin Franklin "Wiggy" Roberts resided here in Key West Ward 1, Monroe, Florida, USA
Key West Ward 1, Monroe, Florida, USA
1920
1920
Age 48
Benjamin Franklin "Wiggy" Roberts resided here in Key West Ward 1, Monroe, Florida, USA
Key West Ward 1, Monroe, Florida, USA
1930
1930
Age 58
Benjamin Franklin "Wiggy" Roberts resided here in Key West, Monroe, Florida, USA
Key West, Monroe, Florida, USA
1935
1935
Age 63
Benjamin Franklin "Wiggy" Roberts resided here in Precinct 3, Monroe, Florida
Precinct 3, Monroe, Florida
1936
21 Apr 1936
Age 64
Death of Benjamin Franklin "Wiggy" Roberts in Key West, Monroe County, Florida
Key West, Monroe County, Florida

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Feb 1872
    Event Place: Key West, Monroe County, Florida
    Record Source:
    [1] Florida, State Census, 1867-1945
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Key West Ward 1, Monroe, Florida; Roll: T625_225; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 91
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2340060
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida; Roll: 131; Page: 267D; Enumeration District: 116
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Key West Ward 1, Monroe, Florida; Roll: T624_165; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0116; FHL microfilm: 1374178
    [6] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida; Roll: 131; Page: 267D; Enumeration District: 116

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Key West Ward 1, Monroe, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Key West Ward 1, Monroe, Florida; Roll: T624_165; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0116; FHL microfilm: 1374178

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Key West Ward 1, Monroe, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Key West Ward 1, Monroe, Florida; Roll: T625_225; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 91

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2340060

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Precinct 3, Monroe, Florida
    Record Source: Florida, State Census, 1867-1945

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Apr 1936
    Event Place: Key West, Monroe County, Florida
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Key West, Monroe County, Florida, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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