City: Memphis
KENNEDY, William Marion, manufacturer; born in Gibson Co., Tenn., Sept. 10, 1852; Scotch-Irish descent; son of Francis Marion and Elizabeth (Sommers) KENNEDY; father’s occupation, manufacturer of lumber and staves; received common school education; in early life was in saw mill business; married Lucy E. SELLARS, Nov. 26, 1872; member all Masonic bodies except 33d degree, Past Master of Blue Lodge, Past High Priest of Chapter; Democrat; member of Christian church; for 19 years he was president Kennedy & Morelock Stave Co.; served as president of Cross Co. Bank, Wynne, Ark., and Mechanics Savings Bank & Trust Co., Memphis, Tenn.; at present he is president of Kennedy Heating Co., and Kennedy Mfg. Co. Memphis, Tenn.
