Enfield Bank History Runs 150 Years With Willis Family
The Enfield banking story traces Willis family leadership from Willis Brothers General Store and Bankers to the Bank of Enfield and First National Bank. It covers founder Felix Willis, sons James and Robert, later James E Willis, staff shifts, and key presidents, with 1960s remodeling of the First National Bank building and noted church ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Carmi
Willis
West End
Enfield
West Enfield
Hattershell
Charlie Bannon
Willis Avenue
Felix H. Willis
Willis Brothers
Willis Brothers General Store
Illinois State Gazetteer
Robert C. Willis
Toledo
James E. Willis
Thomas E. Willis
Bank of Enfield
L Enfield Garment Factory
James 7. Willis
Odell and Morgan Furniture and Undertaking
James FE. Willis
James M. Jordan
First National Bank of Enfield
John Mf. Jordan
Michael Flatley
John H. Sterling
Lauretta Jordan
Farmers State Bank
Po C. Kurkendall
A. B. Barnett
Arthur E. Welsh
Carl A. Edmonston
Chalon T. Land
Maxine Fiscus
Vera Moser
Judith Ann York
Edwin Jordan
Bertis B. Williams
M. W. Marlin
First National Bank
First Enfield Mule Day Staged In Fall Of 1922
The article recalls the inaugural Mule Day in Enfield in fall 1922 with Millage Miller as master of ceremonies and Lute Gowdy leading the parade. It notes the event honored the mule after World War I, highlights key organizers, and traces the festival’s growth through the 1920s and 1930s. It mentions improvements to roads, cemetery development, and notable parade floats and participants across years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enfield Express
E. M. Young
Millage C. Miller
Enfield
Miller
Walter Graddy
W. W. Fields
Zeke Jordan
James Bolerjack
L. F. Gowdy
C. W. Crawford
Wilbur McClain
Main Street
McLeansboro
Carmi
Johnnie
Papa
Carmi Democrat
Presbyterian Church
Opportunity Club
C. S. Conger
White County Democrat
Carmi Democrat-Tribune
New Christian Church
Seven Mile
Ilinois
Jonah Morlan
William Johnson
Tolliver Rice
J. B. Odell
Jesse
Clara Tyner
Herman Frymire
Emily Rice
W. W. Wright
Bart Kello
Alvin H. Kinsall
Eldorado
Gilbert Jordan
Walter S. Booth
Springfield
Old Cumberland Presbyterian Church
al Martin
Lute Gowdy
Fire Department
Moody Miller
Siege Johnson
New General Baptist Church
Mule Day through Enfield history and notable milestones
This 1917 to 1947 Enfield narrative highlights the first Model T over the L and N pass, Uncle Albert Upton age 80, gala Mule Day plans for 1940, St Patrick church dedication in 1939, historic church buildings, and parade crowds. It covers war service, town pride, band performances, and evolving daily life across decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Albert Upton
Uncle Albert
Elinor Fields
St. Patrick’s Catholic
B. Wittaur
John M. Quindry
Enfield
Main Street
Adine Brannon
Kern Taylor
Ara Niccum
Thomas Staley
First National Bank
Charles McCurdy
Claude M. Jordan
Nancee Jo Land
Dorothy Elliott
Carmi Democrat-Tribune
Carmi
Soldier Boys
Tom Jordan
Wilburn Belva
Kenneth Holder
N. D. Motzer
I. W. Akeman
Thomas Neapolitan
United States
Carol Land
Irl Hansbrough
Murray College
Martha Jo Ross
Mary Grace Land
Dorothy Cain
Barbara Polk
Mary Esther Bottom
Murray
Kentucky
Also Mentioned on This Page
Enfield Banking
Willses
A. J. Poorman
L. A. Gowdy
H. F E. McCurdy
R. J. Bailey
Mattie Connery
John MM. Quindry
Wilbur A. McLain
Thomas J. Dunn
Mr. Dunn
John Miller
Charon
Charles
Ralph
Anna Maria Island
Florida
A. E. Welsh
Carson Hatcher
Harry Orr
Millie Martin
Esther Land
Spirit of Progress Club
John Krug
East Main Street
Nesley
H. E. McCurdy
St. Louis Post Dispatch
May Evelyn Aikin
Mary Lucille Gordon
Mary Walker
Debra Etienne
Veda Leathers
Ruth Walker
Enfield Community High School
Herrin
Hillbilly
Enfield Lion
Lions Club
Elmore Elliott
Poore
John M. Land
E. A. Fields
Marilyn Jackson
Dorothy Martin
Mae Evelyn Aikin
Lois Bolerjack
Phyllis Jordan
Marian Johns
Marlin’s
White County
John L. Knight
A. EF. Powell
Bota N
Susan
Creaty
J. Marshall Tittle
Douglas J. Ames, Sr
Velda Ames
Susan Lasater
Springerton
Illinois
Enfield, Illinois
Famous Brands
FOOD
Oscar Funkhouser
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