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John Hallis Tanton¹

M, #58851, b. 19 May 1882, d. 19 March 1971

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Birth	John Hallis Tanton was born on 19 May 1882, in Byron, Ontario, CanadaG.¹
Marriage	He married Ethel Christobelle Hamilton daughter of John Richard Hamilton and Mary Ann Ennis, on 4 October 1910, in Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaG.¹
Death	John Hallis Tanton died on 19 March 1971 in Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaG.¹

Child with Ethel Christobelle Hamilton b. 15 January 1888, d. 22 November 1972

Son	John Henry Tanton b. 15 September 1914

Citations

[S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.

John Henry Tanton¹

M, #58852, b. 15 September 1914

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Father	John Hallis Tanton b. 19 May 1882, d. 19 March 1971
Mother	Ethel Christobelle Hamilton b. 15 January 1888, d. 22 November 1972

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Birth	John Henry Tanton was born on 15 September 1914, in Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaG.¹
Marriage	He married Irene Jerne on 9 March 1950, in Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaG.¹

Partner with Irene Jerne b. 27 May 1917

Citations

[S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.

Irene Jerne¹

F, #58853, b. 27 May 1917

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Name	Irene Jerne was also known as Irene Tanton.
Birth	She was born on 27 May 1917, in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, CanadaG.¹
Marriage	She married John Henry Tanton son of John Hallis Tanton and Ethel Christobelle Hamilton, on 9 March 1950, in Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaG.¹

Partner with John Henry Tanton b. 15 September 1914

Citations

[S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.

Jesse Jane Smith¹

F, #58855, b. 22 April 1869, d. 9 December 1938

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Father

George Smith, Sr.

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Name	Jesse Jane Smith was also known as Jesse Jane Ennis.
Birth	She was born on 22 April 1869, in Arthur, Wellington County, Ontario, CanadaG.¹
Marriage	She married Francis 'Frank' Ennis son of Richard Thomas Ennis and Francis 'Fanny' Jane Taylor, on 27 March 1901, in Neepawa, Manitoba, CanadaG.¹
Death	Jesse Jane Smith died on 9 December 1938 in Neepawa, Manitoba, CanadaG.¹

Children with Francis 'Frank' Ennis b. 12 February 1865, d. 15 November 1919

Daughter	Minerva Jane Ennis b. 28 October 1902
Daughter	Lorna Margaret Ennis b. 18 December 1904, d. 12 August 1968
Son	Clifford Lloyd Ennis b. 22 August 1907, d. 16 July 1974

Citations

[S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.

Minerva Jane Ennis¹

F, #58856, b. 28 October 1902

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Father	Francis 'Frank' Ennis b. 12 February 1865, d. 15 November 1919
Mother	Jesse Jane Smith b. 22 April 1869, d. 9 December 1938

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Birth

Minerva Jane Ennis was born on 28 October 1902, in Neepawa, Manitoba, CanadaG.¹

Citations

[S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.

Lorna Margaret Ennis¹

F, #58857, b. 18 December 1904, d. 12 August 1968

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Father	Francis 'Frank' Ennis b. 12 February 1865, d. 15 November 1919
Mother	Jesse Jane Smith b. 22 April 1869, d. 9 December 1938

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Name	Lorna Margaret Ennis was also known as Lorna Margaret Clark.
Note	Lorna Margaret (Ennis) Clark was born in Neepawa, Manitoba. She livedher younger days in Neepawa, but moved with her parents to a farm northof Eden, Manitoba. After the death of her father in 1909, Lorna movedinto Neepawa with her mother and finished her education. The familyconsisting of her mother, Jessie, brother Cliff, and sister Minervareturned to work the family farm in Eden. Lorna married Eric Herbert Clark in Eden in 1930. They lived and farmedon Eric's fathers homestead in the Springhill district. They had a halfsection of land to work as well as having as many as twelve cows, pigsand chickens to look after. Lorna helped with the chores as well as kepta nine room house and a large garden. Lorna and Eric raised threechildren. They were members of the United Church and Eric was an elderof the church for a number of years. Lorna belonged to the LadiesAuxiliary and the Missionary Society. Eric belonged to the OddfellowsLodge, the Wheat Pool, the Manitoba Farmers Union and he served on theschool board as school trustee for a few years. They enjoyed dancing inthere younger years, playing cards, and having company. When televisioncame in they enjoyed its entertainment. Eric suffered from Asthma sincethe age of 17 and died in 1961 at the age of 59. Lorna suffered 25 yearsfrom Rheumatoid Arthritis with the last two or three years being confinedto a wheelchair and in a Nursing Home. She died in 1968 at the age of 63.
Birth	She was born on 18 December 1904, in Neepawa, Manitoba, CanadaG.¹
Marriage	She married Eric Herbert Clark on 19 February 1930, in Eden, Manitoba, CanadaG.¹
Death	She died on 12 August 1968 in Neepawa, Manitoba, CanadaG.¹

Partner with Eric Herbert Clark b. 11 October 1902, d. 17 February 1961

Citations

[S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.

Eric Herbert Clark¹

M, #58858, b. 11 October 1902, d. 17 February 1961

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Note	They lived and farmed on Eric's fathers homestead in the Springhilldistrict. They had a half section of land to work as well as having asmany as twelve cows, pigs and chickens to look after. Eric belonged tothe Oddfellows Lodge, the Wheat Pool, the Manitoba Farmers Union and heserved on the school board as school trustee for a few years. Theyenjoyed dancing in there younger years, playing cards, and havingcompany. When television came in they enjoyed its entertainment. Ericsuffered from Asthma since the age of 17 and died in 1961 at the age of59.
Birth	Eric Herbert Clark was born on 11 October 1902, in Neepawa, Manitoba, CanadaG.¹
Marriage	He married Lorna Margaret Ennis daughter of Francis 'Frank' Ennis and Jesse Jane Smith, on 19 February 1930, in Eden, Manitoba, CanadaG.¹
Death	Eric Herbert Clark died on 17 February 1961 in Neepawa, Manitoba, CanadaG.¹

Partner with Lorna Margaret Ennis b. 18 December 1904, d. 12 August 1968

Citations

[S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.

Clifford Lloyd Ennis¹

M, #58872, b. 22 August 1907, d. 16 July 1974

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Father	Francis 'Frank' Ennis b. 12 February 1865, d. 15 November 1919
Mother	Jesse Jane Smith b. 22 April 1869, d. 9 December 1938

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Birth	Clifford Lloyd Ennis was born on 22 August 1907, in Neepawa, Manitoba, CanadaG.¹
Death	He died on 16 July 1974 in neepawa, Manitoba, CanadaG.¹

Citations

[S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.

Frederick James Smith¹

M, #58873, b. 1873, d. 14 April 1933

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Father

George Smith, Sr.

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Note	'Neepawa Press, Neepawa, Manitoba Tuesday, December 3, 1901 Ennis-Smith A very pretty event took place at the residence of Mr. Frank Ennis on theevening of November 27 at 5 o'clock p.m. when two of Neepawa's mostpopular young people were united in the holy bonds of wedlock,contracting parties being Miss Lizzie Ennis to Mr. T. J. Smith. Thebride was assisted by her niece, Miss Maggie Hamilton, Oberon, while Mr.W.S. Smith, brother of the groom fulfilled the duties of groomsman. Theceremony was performed by the Rev. A.W. Woods, incumbent of St. Jameschurch, Neepawa. The bride looked charming in a gown of navy blue ladiescloth with trimmings of cream duchess satin and rhinestones. Thebridesmaid also looked charming in a gown of navy blue serge withtrimmings of cream satin and applique. After receiving the heartycongratulations of those present, the guests adjourned to the dining roomwhere they did ample justice to the good things provided. In the eveninga reception was held at the residence of the groom's father, Mr. Geo.Smith Sr., where over 100 invited guests tripped the light fantasticuntil early morn. The popularity of the young couple was fully testifiedby the numerous and valuable presents received. On November 27, 1901 Lizzie married Frederick James Smith, who wasfarming in the Neepawa District. In 1904, they moved to the KelwoodDistrict, Manitoba to farm. On March 13, 1909 after the death of hersister,Ella, Lizzie received the care and trust of Ella's eight day olddaughter, Gladys Ellady McLaughlin. Lizzie cared for Gladys until Glady'sfather remarried. Fred died in 1933 in Dauphin, Manitoba.
Birth	Frederick James Smith was born in 1873, in Arthur, Wellington County, Ontario, CanadaG.¹
Marriage	He married Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Ennis daughter of Richard Thomas Ennis and Francis 'Fanny' Jane Taylor, on 27 November 1901, in Neepawa, Manitoba, CanadaG.¹
Death	Frederick James Smith died on 14 April 1933 in Dauphin, Manitoba, CanadaG.¹
Burial	He was buried in Dauphin, Manitoba, CanadaG.¹

Children with Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Ennis b. 2 December 1876, d. 14 December 1966

Son	Elmor Frances Smith b. 5 May 1905, d. 20 November 1912
Son	Calvin Ross Smith b. 7 December 1910
Daughter	Marjorie Winnifred Smith b. 25 May 1912, d. November 1964
Son	Earle Lawson Smith+ b. 8 December 1915, d. 1987

Citations

[S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.

George Smith, Sr.¹

M, #58874

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Marriage

George Smith, Sr., married.

Children

Daughter	Jesse Jane Smith+ b. 22 April 1869, d. 9 December 1938
Son	Frederick James Smith+ b. 1873, d. 14 April 1933

Citations

[S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.

John Tucker Brown¹

M, #58876, b. 24 October 1838, d. 20 February 1927

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Note	Mr. Brown died in 1925. (This is in error, he died in 1927.)
Birth	John Tucker Brown was born on 24 October 1838, in Devonshire, EnglandG.¹
Marriage	He married Jessie Lavania Ennis daughter of Richard Thomas Ennis and Francis 'Fanny' Jane Taylor, in 1893, in Stratford, Ontario, CanadaG.¹
Death	John Tucker Brown died on 20 February 1927 in Stratford, Ontario, CanadaG.¹

Children with Jessie Lavania Ennis b. 25 December 1867, d. 1 October 1949

Son	Frank Arthur Brown+ b. 11 April 1890, d. 1 February 1969
Daughter	Beatrice Brown+ b. 15 August 1896
Son	Carl Brown+ b. 11 March 1903, d. 9 April 1976
Daughter	Frances Edna Brown+ b. 17 June 1909

Citations

[S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.

Frank Arthur Brown¹

M, #58877, b. 11 April 1890, d. 1 February 1969

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Father	John Tucker Brown b. 24 October 1838, d. 20 February 1927
Mother	Jessie Lavania Ennis b. 25 December 1867, d. 1 October 1949

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Note	Frank Arthur Brown was the first child born to Jessie Lavina (Ennis)Brown. He received his education in Stratford, Ontario. Frank became anavid bicycle rider. In 1912, Frank was in the Olympic Games inStockholm, Sweden. He won time prize and placed second. In 1913, he wonthe Dunlop Road Race in Waterloo, Ontario and received the first timeprize. In 1923, he married Mabel Scanlan and settled down to raise afamily of three children in Toronto, Ontario.
Birth	Frank Arthur Brown was born on 11 April 1890, in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USAG.¹
Marriage	He married Mabel Scanlan on 26 September 1923, in Toronto, York County, Ontario, CanadaG.¹
Death	He died on 1 February 1969 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, CanadaG.¹

Child with Mabel Scanlan b. 3 December 1900

Daughter

Margaret Lavina Brown b. 16 June 1925

Citations

[S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.

Beatrice Brown¹

F, #58878, b. 15 August 1896

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Father	John Tucker Brown b. 24 October 1838, d. 20 February 1927
Mother	Jessie Lavania Ennis b. 25 December 1867, d. 1 October 1949

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Name	Beatrice Brown was also known as Beatrice Nairn.
Note	Beatrice (Brown) Nairn was the second born to Jessie Lavina (Ennis)Brown. Beatrice and her future husband, Dave, were both educated inStratford, Ontario. Dave and Beatrice met on Armistice Day 1918 andmarried the 23rd of June, 1919. They lived for the first few years ofmarriage in Stratford before moving to Goderich, Huron County, Ontariofor three years. They again lived in Stratford for 4 years, 30 years inToronto and 12 years in Goderich. David worked for Express CNR ontrains on all border runs for 48 years 5 months before retiring at 65.They both enjoy a quiet life in Goderich, Ontario. (1979.)
Birth	She was born on 15 August 1896, in Stratford, Ontario, CanadaG.¹
Marriage	She married David Andrew Nairn on 23 June 1919, in Stratford, Ontario, CanadaG.¹

Children with David Andrew Nairn b. 23 March 1900

Daughter	Gladys Nairn b. 6 February 1916
Daughter	May Nairn b. 21 March 1920
Son	Melvin Alexander Nairn b. 16 August 1921, d. 18 August 1921
Son	Francis Joseph Nairn b. 27 November 1923, d. 30 November 1923

Citations

[S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.

Carl Brown¹

M, #58879, b. 11 March 1903, d. 9 April 1976

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Father	John Tucker Brown b. 24 October 1838, d. 20 February 1927
Mother	Jessie Lavania Ennis b. 25 December 1867, d. 1 October 1949

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Note	Carl Brown was the third child born to Jessie Lavina (Ennis) Brown. Hereceived his education in Stratford, Ontario. Carl married LillianVenters in 1923. They raised a family of two children. Carl was amember of the Benton Baptist Church , Kitchener, Ontario. He worked forthe Peacock Pluming Co. Ltd. for 25 years. Carl died after a lengthyillness aged 73 years.
Birth	Carl Brown was born on 11 March 1903, in Stratford, Perth County, Ontario, CanadaG.¹
Marriage	He married Lillian Venters on 24 January 1923, in Stratford, Perth County, Ontario, CanadaG.¹
Death	He died on 9 April 1976 in Waterloo, Waterloo County, Ontario, CanadaG.¹

Child with Lillian Venters b. 29 November 1903

Son	Keith Gordon Brown b. 1 April 1925

Citations

[S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.

Frances Edna Brown¹

F, #58880, b. 17 June 1909

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Father	John Tucker Brown b. 24 October 1838, d. 20 February 1927
Mother	Jessie Lavania Ennis b. 25 December 1867, d. 1 October 1949

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Name	Frances Edna Brown was also known as Frances Edna Kay.
Note	Frances Edna (Brown) Kay was born in June 17, 1909 in Stratford,Ontario. Edna went to Shakespeare School and music at Loretta Convent.Edna worked at Rankins Candy Store where she made hand rolledchocolates. Edna met her future husband when he was training at the CNRShops as an Apprentice. They married in August 1929 and moved toMimico. A family of four children were raised. The youngest child waslost at eleven years and is now resting at Park Lawn Cemetery, Toronto.The remaining three children are happily married and all have a family.William George Kay worked at Mimico Shops as a Machinist and later asShop Foreman. He retired at age 57 due to an accident which preventedhim from working.
Birth	She was born on 17 June 1909, in Stratford, Perth County, Ontario, CanadaG.¹
Marriage	She married William Gearge Kay on 15 August 1929, in Stratford, Perth County, Ontario, CanadaG.¹

Child with William Gearge Kay b. 5 July 1906

Daughter

Brenda Joyce Kay b. 1948, d. 1960

Citations

[S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.

Mabel Scanlan¹

F, #58881, b. 3 December 1900

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Name	Mabel Scanlan was also known as Mabel Brown.
Birth	She was born on 3 December 1900, in Toronto, York County, Ontario, CanadaG.¹
Marriage	She married Frank Arthur Brown son of John Tucker Brown and Jessie Lavania Ennis, on 26 September 1923, in Toronto, York County, Ontario, CanadaG.¹

Child with Frank Arthur Brown b. 11 April 1890, d. 1 February 1969

Daughter

Margaret Lavina Brown b. 16 June 1925

Citations

[S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.

Margaret Lavina Brown¹

F, #58882, b. 16 June 1925

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Father	Frank Arthur Brown b. 11 April 1890, d. 1 February 1969
Mother	Mabel Scanlan b. 3 December 1900

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Name	Margaret Lavina Brown was also known as Margaret Lavina Kuhn.
Birth	She was born on 16 June 1925, in Toronto, York County, Ontario, CanadaG.¹
Marriage	She married Nelson Stuart Kuhn in Toronto, York County, Ontario, CanadaG.¹

Partner with Nelson Stuart Kuhn b. 27 December 1924

Citations

[S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.

Nelson Stuart Kuhn¹

M, #58885, b. 27 December 1924

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Birth	Nelson Stuart Kuhn was born on 27 December 1924, in Toronto, York County, Ontario, CanadaG.¹
Marriage	He married Margaret Lavina Brown daughter of Frank Arthur Brown and Mabel Scanlan, in Toronto, York County, Ontario, CanadaG.¹

Partner with Margaret Lavina Brown b. 16 June 1925

Citations

[S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.

David Andrew Nairn¹

M, #58891, b. 23 March 1900

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Birth	David Andrew Nairn was born on 23 March 1900, in Stratford, Ontario, CanadaG.¹
Marriage	He married Beatrice Brown daughter of John Tucker Brown and Jessie Lavania Ennis, on 23 June 1919, in Stratford, Ontario, CanadaG.¹

Children with Beatrice Brown b. 15 August 1896

Daughter	Gladys Nairn b. 6 February 1916
Daughter	May Nairn b. 21 March 1920
Son	Melvin Alexander Nairn b. 16 August 1921, d. 18 August 1921
Son	Francis Joseph Nairn b. 27 November 1923, d. 30 November 1923

Citations

[S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.

Gladys Nairn¹

F, #58892, b. 6 February 1916

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Father	David Andrew Nairn b. 23 March 1900
Mother	Beatrice Brown b. 15 August 1896

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Name	Gladys Nairn was also known as Gladys Earl.
Birth	She was born on 6 February 1916, in London, Middlesex County, Ontario, CanadaG.¹
Marriage	She married Stanley Earl on 14 September 1938, in Toronto, York County, Ontario, CanadaG.¹

Partner with Stanley Earl b. 15 February 1910

Citations

[S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.

Stanley Earl¹

M, #58893, b. 15 February 1910

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Birth	Stanley Earl was born on 15 February 1910, in Logan Township, Ontario, CanadaG.¹
Marriage	He married Gladys Nairn daughter of David Andrew Nairn and Beatrice Brown, on 14 September 1938, in Toronto, York County, Ontario, CanadaG.¹

Partner with Gladys Nairn b. 6 February 1916

Citations

[S1213] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History, Part 2 (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History, Part 2.