William Franklin Ennis Sr. (1856 - 1939)

Born 13 Apr 1856 in Warren, Kentucky, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Beulah Jane (Holman) Ennis — married 7 Dec 1898 in Sumner Co., Tenn

Descendants

Died 3 Apr 1939 at age 82 in Warren, Kentucky, United States

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Biography

The Park City Daily News (Bowling Green, Kentucky)03 Apr 1939, Mon Page 1 W F Ennis Sr, Taken By Death Long Illness Is Fatal To Glen Lily Road Resident W F Ennis Sr., Glen Lily road resident who for many years was prominent in business and communities activities in Bowling Green, died this morning at 4:30 o'clock at his home following an illness of 8 weeks. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence with burial following in Fairview Cemetery. The services will be in charge of the Rev. G. Dewey Kimbel, the pastor of the Westminster Presbyterian Church. Mr. Ennis was born in Warren County on Apr 13, 1856, and was a son of W. T. Ennis and Mandane Gatewood Ennis, pioneer residents of the section. On December 7, 1898, he married Miss Beulah Holman of this county who died April 27, 1907. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Randolph Hobson of Evansville, and three sons, W F Ennis, Jr., Noel Ennis, and Leslie Ennis, all of Warren County; two foster children, Mrs. Herman England of Sparta, Tn., and Mrs. R. H. Cornett of Harlan, and eight grandchildren. He was an uncle of Harry W. Ennis, former representative to the legislature from the city district. For many years, Mr. Ennis engaged in contracting work throughout Southern Kentucky with Bowling Green as his headquarters. He was one of the original good roads enthusiasts of the section and while a member of the Rotary Club, took an active part in co-operating with the program to bring passable roads to the district. As a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church, he was considered one of the principal leaders of the congregation. He had served as an elder since he was 24 years of age, and was long prominent in directing business activities of the church.

William Franklin Ennis was born on April 13, 1856, in Warren, Kentucky, his father, William Tennant Ennis was 29 and his mother, Nancy Mandane Gatewood, was 24. He married Beulah Jane Holman and they had five children together. He died on April 3, 1939, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, at the age of 82, and was buried in Fairview Cemetery.

William Franklin Ennis Sr. Birth 13 APRIL 1856 • Warren County, Kentucky, USA Death 3 APRIL 1939 • Bowling Green, Warren, KY

Father: William Tennant Ennis b: 20 Aug 1826 in Bowling Green, Warren, Kentucky Death: 30 Jan 1862 in Bowling Green, Warren **

Mother: Nancy Mandane Gatewood b: 06 Dec 1831 in Butler, Kentucky Death: 31 Jan 1902 in Bowling Green, Warren, Kentucky *

Marriage 1 Beulah Jane Holman b: 28 Apr 1878 in Robertson, Tennessee Death: 27 Apr 1907 in Warren, Kentucky * Married: 7 Dec 1898 in Robertston County, Tennessee

Children William Franklin Ennis Jr b: 5 Oct 1899 in Warren, Kentucky Death: 10 Nov 1968 in Bowling Green, Warren, Kentucky * Thomas Marshall Ennis b: 3 Oct 1901 in Warren, Kentucky Death: 11 Oct 1901 in Warren, Kentucky * Jessie Mandane Ennis b: November 23, 1902 in Bowling Green, Warren, Kentucky Death: 7 Jul 1982 in Petersburg, Pike, Indiana *** Noel Penick Ennis b: 28 Feb 1905 in Bowling Green, Warren, Kentucky Death: 17 Sep 1975 in Bowling Green, Warren, Kentucky * Leslie Holman Ennis b: April 23, 1907 in Bowling Green, Warren, Kentucky Death: 31 Dec 1983 in Bowling Green, Warren, Kentucky * burial in Fairview Cemetery * burial in Campbell-Shield Cemetery ** burial in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Petersburg, Pike County, Indiana Plot: Section O ***

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William Franklin Ennis, Sr was the son of William Tennant Ennis and Nancy Mandane Gatewood. He married late in life (age 44) to Beulah Jane Holman, niece of his business associate Tom Jeff Sweeney. They were the parents of 5 children, 4 surviving to adulthood. He was owner-operator of Ennis Stone Company.

His brothers and sisters

Victoria Josephine Ennis 1851 – 1923 Joseph Marshall "M M" Ennis 1852 – 1930 Mary Thomas Ennis 1854 – 1855 William Franklin "WFE" Ennis Sr. 1856 – 1939 Emma Belle Ennis 1858 – 1908 John Willis Ennis 1861 – 1862 All are buried at Fairview Cemetery except John Willis Ennis who I believe to be buried near his father and sister Mary Thomas Ennis in the Campbell-Shields Cemetery in Warren Co, Ky

He married Beulah Jane Holman on Dec 7, 1898 in Sumner Co., Tennessee.

their children William Franklin* Ennis Jr 1899 – 1968 Thomas Marshall Ennis 1901 – 1901 Jesse Mandane Ennis 1902 – 1982 Noel Penick Ennis Sr. 1905 – 1975 Leslie Holman Ennis 1907 – 1983 [Edit Bio] Family links: [Edit] Parents: William Tennant Ennis (1826 - 1862) Nancy Mandane Gatewood Ennis (1831 - 1902)

Spouse: Beulah Jane Holman Ennis (1878 - 1907)

Children: William Franklin Ennis (1899 - 1968)* Thomas Marshall Ennis (1901 - 1901)* Jesse Mandane Ennis Hobson (1902 - 1982)* Noel Penick Ennis (1905 - 1975)* Leslie Holman Ennis (1907 - 1983)*

Siblings Victoria Josephine Ennis Ennis (1851 - 1923)* Joseph Marshall Ennis (1852 - 1930)* Mary Thomas Ennis (1854 - 1855)* William Franklin Ennis (1856 - 1939) Emma Belle Ennis Ennis (1858 - 1908)* John Willis Ennis (1861 - 1862)*

Burial: Fairview Cemetery Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky Find A Grave Memorial# 79375424

Kentucky, Birth Records, 1847-1911 Name Wm F Ennis Birth Date 13 Apr 1856 Birth Place Warren, Kentucky, USA Ethnicity White Gender Male Household Members Name Age Wm T Ennis Nancy M Gatewood W T Ennis

Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1963 Name W F Ennis Sr Gender Male Race White Age 82 Birth Date 13 Apr 1856 Birth Place Warren, Kentucky Death Date 3 Apr 1939 Death Place Warren, Kentucky, USA Household Members Name Age W F Ennis Sr Mandane Gatewood W T Ennis Mrs Beulah Holman Ennis

William Franklin Ennis Sr., 1856 - 1939 William Franklin Ennis Sr. was born on month day 1856, at birth place, Kentucky, to William Tennant Ennis and Nancy Mandane Ennis (born Gatewood). William was born on August 20 1826, in Warren Co., Ky. Nancy was born on December 6 1831, in Butler Co., Ky. William had 5 siblings: Joseph Marshall Ennis, Mary Thomas Ennis and 3 other siblings. William married Beulah Jane Ennis (born Holman) on month day 1898, at age 42 at marriage place, Tennessee. Beulah was born on April 28 1878, in Robertson, Tennessee, USA. They had 5 children: Leslie Holman Ennis, Noel Penick Ennis Sr. and 3 other children. William lived in 1880, at address, Kentucky. He lived in 1910, at address, Kentucky. He lived in 1920, at address, Kentucky. He lived in 1930, at address, Kentucky. William passed away on month day 1939, at age 82 at death place, Kentucky. He was buried at burial place.

William Franklin Ennis in 1860 United States Federal Census Franklin Ennis was born circa 1856, at birth place, Kentucky, to William Ennis and Nancy Ennis. Franklin had 3 siblings: Belle Ennis and 2 other siblings. Franklin lived in 1860, at address, Kentucky.

William F Ennis in 1910 United States Federal Census William F Ennis was born circa 1856, at birth place, Kentucky. William had one sibling: Josephine Ennis. William had 4 children: Frank Ennis and 3 other children. William lived in 1910, at address, Kentucky.

William F Ennis in 1920 United States Federal Census William F Ennis was born circa 1857, at birth place, Kentucky. William had one sibling: Josephine Ennis. William had 4 children: Leslie H Ennis and 3 other children. William lived in 1920, at address, Kentucky.

William Franklin Ennis Sr. in The History of Kentucky, Vol. 5, 1922 "... embodiment of Kentucky chivalry and courtesy. William F. Ennis, one of the contractors of Bowling Green, was born in Warren County, Kentucky, April 13. 1856, a son of W. T. Ennis, who was also born in Warren ..." Publication place: New York, USA Publication date: 1922

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