Grace Roberta Wilkie
1916 - 1941 (24 years)-
Name Grace Roberta Wilkie - In census records and other official documents she was primarily recorded as "G. Roberta" or "Roberta".
Nickname Bobbie Birth 10 Dec 1916 Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States 
[1] Gender Female Census 1920 25 Evadene Street, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States [2] - Role: Daughter
1920 U.S. census - Henry Wilkie household (Buffalo Ward 20, Erie Co., NY)
25 Evadene Street, dwelling 280, household 361
90. Wilkie Henry, head, owns home (mortgaged), male, white, 29, married, able to read and write, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York, able to speak Engish, chemist at Chalmer & Son
91. Wilkie Queene, wife, female, white, 29, married, immigrated 1910, naturalized 1911, able to read and write, born Canada (English), father born Canada (English), mother born Canada (English), able to speak English
92. Wilkie Frances, daughter, female, white, 7, single, attends school, born New York, father born New York, mother born Canada (English)
93. Wilkie Roberta, daughter, female, white, 3, single, born New York, father born New York, mother born Canada (English)
94. Wilkie Betty, daughter, female, white, 1 6/12, single, born New York, father born New York, mother born Canada (English)Census 1925 24 Garrison Road, Williamsville, Erie, New York, United States [3] - Role: Daughter
1925 New York census - Henry Wilkie household (Village of Williamsville, Erie Co.)
24 Garrison
16. Wilkie Henry, head, white, male, 33, born U.S., citizen, chemist
17. Wilkie Queene, wife, white, female, 35, born U.S., citizen, housewife
18. Wilkie Frances, daughter, white, female, 12, born U.S., citizen, school
19. Wilkie Roberta, daughter, white, female, 8, born U.S., citizen, school
20. Wilkie Betty, daughter, white, female, 7, born U.S., citizen, school
21. Wilkie Henry Jr., son, white, male, 3, born U.S., citizen
22. Wilkie Richard, son, white, male, 1, born U.S., citizenCensus 1930 24 Garrison Road, Williamsville, Erie, New York, United States [4] - Role: Daughter
1930 U.S. census - Henry E. Wilkie household (Village of Williamsville, Erie Co., NY)
24 Garrison Road, dwelling 84, household 89
25. Wilkie Henry E., head, owns home valued at $17,000, has a radio, male, white, 38, married, first married at 21, able to read and write, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York, able to speak English, (illeg) chemist at a gelatin co.
26. Wilkie Queenie, wife, female, white, 39, married, first married at 22, able to read and write, born Canada (English), father born Canada (English), mother born Canada (English), immigrated 1910, naturalized, able to speak English
27. Wilkie Frances E., daughter, female, white, 17, single, attends school, able to read and write, born New York, father born New York, mother born Canada (English), able to speak English assistant librarian at Williamsville Library
28. Wilkie G. Roberta, daughter, female, white, 13, single, attends school, able to read and write, born New York, father born New York, mother born Canada (English), able to speak English
29. Wilkie Betty C., daughter, female,…Census 1940 127 Darwin Drive, Snyder, Erie, New York, United States [5] - Role: Daughter-In-Law
1940 U.S. census - William Lenz household (Snyder, Erie Co., NY)
127 Darwin Drive, household 437, owned at $12000 value, has a radio set
68. Lenz William, head, male, white, 53, married, completed grade 8, born New York, lived same place in 1935, worked 40 hours in past week as a carpenter, worked 33 weeks in prior year for $1800 wages
69. Lenz Cora A., wife, female, white, 51, married, completed grade 8, born New York, lived same place in 1935, housework
70. Lenz Richard F., son, male, white, 20, single, completed 4 years high school, born New York, lived same place in 1935, worked 44 hours in prior week as a secretary at a grain G.L.F.
71. Lenz Herman R., son, male, white, 26, married, completed 2 hears high school, born New York, lived same place in 1935, worked 44 hours in prior week as a clerk at a stock broker's office, worked 52 weeks in prior year for $1500 wages
72. Lenz Roberta G., daughter-in-law, female, white, 23, married, completed 4 years high school, born New York, lived in Williamsville Erie Co. NY in 1935, housework
73. Lenz…Find-A-Grave ID 261710593 Death 12 May 1941 Williamsville, Erie, New York, United States [6] 
Death notice of G. Roberta Wilkie Lenz (Buffalo Courier Express, 13 May 1941, page 22)
LENZ - G. Roberta Wilkie Lenz, in Williamsville, N. Y. May 12, 1941, beloved wife of Herman r. Lenz; mother of Robert W. Lenz; daughter of Henry and Queenie Wilkie; sister of Mrs. Thomas Bowles, Mrs. Eugene Stull, Henry E. and Richard C. Wilkie. Private funeral from 24 Garrison Road.Burial Williamsville Cemetery, Williamsville, Erie, New York, United States [7] Address:
Section D, Row 1, Plot 262.5
Headstone of Grace Roberta (Wilkie) Lenz, Williamsville Cemetery (Williamsville, NY)
GRACE ROBERTA LENZ
Nee WILKIE
1916 - 1941
"BOBBIE"Person ID I858 Main Tree Last Modified 9 Jun 2026
Father Henry Elemuel Wilkie, b. 13 Jun 1891, Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, United States d. 17 Mar 1980, Hillcrest Nursing Home, Durham, Durham, North Carolina, United States (Age 88 years)Mother Queene Maud Close, b. 27 Jan 1889, Bosanquet, Lambton, Ontario, Canada d. 20 Sep 1980, Spencerport, Monroe, New York, United States (Age 91 years)Marriage 9 Jan 1912 Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States [8] Divorce Between 1942 and 1946 [9] Family ID F310 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family 
Sgt. Herman Robert Lenz, b. 11 May 1914, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States d. 31 Jan 2005, Shell Point Village, Lee, Florida, United States (Age 90 years)Marriage 3 Jul 1937 24 Garrison Road, Williamsville, Erie, New York, United States [10, 11] 
Wedding announcement of Henry R. Lenz and G. Roberta Wilkie (Buffalo Courier Express, 4 Jul 1937, page S3)
Lenz-Wilkie
The. marriage of Miss G. Roberta Wilkie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Wilkie of Williamsville, and Henry R. Lenz, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Lenz of Snyder, took place at 11 o’clock yesterday in the home of the bride, the Rev. Leonard V. Buschman officiating.
The bride wore a smart tailored suit of heavy silk complemented by a green printed blouse. She wore a white hopsack straw hat with a brown grosgrain ribbon crown. Her shoulder corsage was of orchids.
Miss Betty Wilkie, sister of the bride, was her only attendant. She wore a smart yellow silk frock trimmed in white with a shoulder corsage of talisman roses and delphiniums. Edward K. Taylor was the best man.
Mrs. Wilkie chose a brown marquisette gown and the bridegroom’s mother wore black sheer. Both had corsages of gardenias.
A wedding breakfast was served after the wedding at 1629 Hertel Avenue.Children 1. Robert Wilkie Lenz, b. 22 Mar 1939, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States d. Dec 2024 (Age 85 years)Family ID F332 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Birth - 10 Dec 1916 - Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States 
Census - 1920 - 25 Evadene Street, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States 
Census - 1925 - 24 Garrison Road, Williamsville, Erie, New York, United States Census - 1930 - 24 Garrison Road, Williamsville, Erie, New York, United States Marriage - 3 Jul 1937 - 24 Garrison Road, Williamsville, Erie, New York, United States 
Census - 1940 - 127 Darwin Drive, Snyder, Erie, New York, United States 
Death - 12 May 1941 - Williamsville, Erie, New York, United States 
Burial - Address:
Section D, Row 1, Plot 262.5 - - Williamsville Cemetery, Williamsville, Erie, New York, United States = Link to Google Earth Pin Legend 
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Sources - [S272] Birth Index -- New York, 1881-1942, accessed; 8 June 2026; Grace R. WIlkie; 10 Dec 1916; Buffalo; Certificate #1000459 (Reliability: 3).
- [S95] 1920 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Erie County, Ward 20 Buffalo, ED 172; Sheet 14B; dwelling 280, household 361; Henry Wilkie; downloaded 10 October 2019 (Reliability: 3).
1920 U.S. census - Henry Wilkie household (Buffalo Ward 20, Erie Co., NY)
25 Evadene Street, dwelling 280, household 361
90. Wilkie Henry, head, owns home (mortgaged), male, white, 29, married, able to read and write, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York, able to speak Engish, chemist at Chalmer & Son
91. Wilkie Queene, wife, female, white, 29, married, immigrated 1910, naturalized 1911, able to read and write, born Canada (English), father born Canada (English), mother born Canada (English), able to speak English
92. Wilkie Frances, daughter, female, white, 7, single, attends school, born New York, father born New York, mother born Canada (English)
93. Wilkie Roberta, daughter, female, white, 3, single, born New York, father born New York, mother born Canada (English)
94. Wilkie Betty, daughter, female, white, 1 6/12, single, born New York, father born New York, mother born Canada (English) - [S94] 1925 New York State Census, Erie County, population schedule; Village of Williamsville, ED 1; page 21; 24 Garrison; Henry Wilkie; downloaded 23 June 2022 (Reliability: 3).
1925 New York census - Henry Wilkie household (Village of Williamsville, Erie Co.)
24 Garrison
16. Wilkie Henry, head, white, male, 33, born U.S., citizen, chemist
17. Wilkie Queene, wife, white, female, 35, born U.S., citizen, housewife
18. Wilkie Frances, daughter, white, female, 12, born U.S., citizen, school
19. Wilkie Roberta, daughter, white, female, 8, born U.S., citizen, school
20. Wilkie Betty, daughter, white, female, 7, born U.S., citizen, school
21. Wilkie Henry Jr., son, white, male, 3, born U.S., citizen
22. Wilkie Richard, son, white, male, 1, born U.S., citizen - [S96] 1930 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Erie County, Village of Williamsville, ED 15-358; sheet 4A; dwelling 84, household 89; Henry E. Wilkie; downloaded 10 October 2019 (Reliability: 3).
1930 U.S. census - Henry E. Wilkie household (Village of Williamsville, Erie Co., NY)
24 Garrison Road, dwelling 84, household 89
25. Wilkie Henry E., head, owns home valued at $17,000, has a radio, male, white, 38, married, first married at 21, able to read and write, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York, able to speak English, (illeg) chemist at a gelatin co.
26. Wilkie Queenie, wife, female, white, 39, married, first married at 22, able to read and write, born Canada (English), father born Canada (English), mother born Canada (English), immigrated 1910, naturalized, able to speak English
27. Wilkie Frances E., daughter, female, white, 17, single, attends school, able to read and write, born New York, father born New York, mother born Canada (English), able to speak English assistant librarian at Williamsville Library
28. Wilkie G. Roberta, daughter, female, white, 13, single, attends school, able to read and write, born New York, father born New York, mother born Canada (English), able to speak English
29. Wilkie Betty C., daughter, female,… - [S97] 1940 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Erie County, Snyder, ED 15-15A; sheet 19B; household 137; William Lenz; downloaded 9 June 2026 (Reliability: 3).
1940 U.S. census - William Lenz household (Snyder, Erie Co., NY)
127 Darwin Drive, household 437, owned at $12000 value, has a radio set
68. Lenz William, head, male, white, 53, married, completed grade 8, born New York, lived same place in 1935, worked 40 hours in past week as a carpenter, worked 33 weeks in prior year for $1800 wages
69. Lenz Cora A., wife, female, white, 51, married, completed grade 8, born New York, lived same place in 1935, housework
70. Lenz Richard F., son, male, white, 20, single, completed 4 years high school, born New York, lived same place in 1935, worked 44 hours in prior week as a secretary at a grain G.L.F.
71. Lenz Herman R., son, male, white, 26, married, completed 2 hears high school, born New York, lived same place in 1935, worked 44 hours in prior week as a clerk at a stock broker's office, worked 52 weeks in prior year for $1500 wages
72. Lenz Roberta G., daughter-in-law, female, white, 23, married, completed 4 years high school, born New York, lived in Williamsville Erie Co. NY in 1935, housework
73. Lenz… - [S48] Newspaper -- Buffalo Courier Express, LENZ; death notice; 13 May 1941; page 22, column 1 (Reliability: 2).
Death notice of G. Roberta Wilkie Lenz (Buffalo Courier Express, 13 May 1941, page 22)
LENZ - G. Roberta Wilkie Lenz, in Williamsville, N. Y. May 12, 1941, beloved wife of Herman r. Lenz; mother of Robert W. Lenz; daughter of Henry and Queenie Wilkie; sister of Mrs. Thomas Bowles, Mrs. Eugene Stull, Henry E. and Richard C. Wilkie. Private funeral from 24 Garrison Road. - [S46] Cemetery -- Forest Lawn Group (Buffalo, NY) Burial Records, accessed; 9 June 2026; Grace Roberta Wilkie Lenz - burial entry (Reliability: 3).
Grace Roberta Wilhie [sic] Lenz
Williamsville Cemetery
Date Of Death: 05/12/1940 [sic]
Section: D
Row: 1
262.5 266.0 01 - [S262] Marriage Index -- New York, 1881-1967, accessed; 8 June 2026; Henry E. Wilkie / Queene M. Close (Reliability: 3).
Groom: Wilkie, Henry E.
Bride: Close, Queene M.
Marriage Date: 9 Jan 1912
Marriage Location: Buffalo
Certificate Number: 4837 - [S204] Military -- World War II Old Men's Draft Cards, downloaded 10 June 2026; Henry E. Wilkie; Williamsville local board 626, Serial No. U971 (Reliability: 2).
World War II draft card - Henry E. Wilkie (Senior)
Serial Number U971
1. Name: Henry E. Wilkie
2. Place of residence: 24 Garrison Rd, Williamsville, Erie, New York
3. Mailing address: same
4. Telephone: Wmsv. 134R
5. Age in years: 50 / Date of birth: June 13, 1891
6. Place of birth: Syracuse, N.Y.
7. Name and address of person who will always know your address: Mrs. Queen Wilkie - same
8. Employer's name and address: Chalmer's Gelatin Corp.
9. Place of employment: Williamsville, Erie, N.Y.
Description of registrant:
White, 5' 11-1/2", 140 lbs, blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion - [S48] Newspaper -- Buffalo Courier Express, Lenz-Wilkie; marriage announcement; 4 July 1937; page S3, column 4 (Reliability: 2).
Wedding announcement of Henry R. Lenz and G. Roberta Wilkie (Buffalo Courier Express, 4 Jul 1937, page S3)
Lenz-Wilkie
The. marriage of Miss G. Roberta Wilkie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Wilkie of Williamsville, and Henry R. Lenz, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Lenz of Snyder, took place at 11 o’clock yesterday in the home of the bride, the Rev. Leonard V. Buschman officiating.
The bride wore a smart tailored suit of heavy silk complemented by a green printed blouse. She wore a white hopsack straw hat with a brown grosgrain ribbon crown. Her shoulder corsage was of orchids.
Miss Betty Wilkie, sister of the bride, was her only attendant. She wore a smart yellow silk frock trimmed in white with a shoulder corsage of talisman roses and delphiniums. Edward K. Taylor was the best man.
Mrs. Wilkie chose a brown marquisette gown and the bridegroom’s mother wore black sheer. Both had corsages of gardenias.
A wedding breakfast was served after the wedding at 1629 Hertel Avenue. - [S262] Marriage Index -- New York, 1881-1967, accessed; 8 June 2026; Herman R. Lenz / G. Roberta Wilkie (Reliability: 3).
Groom: Lenz, Herman R.
Bride: Wilkie, G. Roberta
Marriage Date: 3 Jul 1937
Marriage Location: Williamsville
Certificate Number: 24941
- [S272] Birth Index -- New York, 1881-1942, accessed; 8 June 2026; Grace R. WIlkie; 10 Dec 1916; Buffalo; Certificate #1000459 (Reliability: 3).
