Background
Ennis, H. Robert was born on November 1, 1870 in County Down, Ireland. Son of Thomas and Annie (Menown) Ennis.
Ennis, H. Robert was born on November 1, 1870 in County Down, Ireland. Son of Thomas and Annie (Menown) Ennis.
Educated national schools, Ireland.
Came to America, 1887. President H. R. Ennis Real Estate & Investment Company Republican presidential elector 5th Congressional District of Missouri, 1912. Directed Kansas City Provident Association (president 1910-1911, life member), Research Hospital (president of the board 1921).
Member Board Public Welfare, Kansas City (president 1917-1918).
President board directors Real Estate Board of Kansas City, 1920-1921.
Member personal staff of Governor Hadley of Missouri, 1912, with rank of colonel, also of Governor Hyde of Missouri, 1921, rank of colonel. Member Chamber of Commerce of Kansas City (vice president 1913-1914), National Association Real Estate Bds. (director 1922-1923, president 1924).
Club: Croatan Country of Virginia (life).
Engaged actively for a number of years in prosecution of persons illegally selling habit-forming drugs.
Married M. Kate Patterson, October 29, 1896. Children: Alice Louise, Catharine Elizabeth.