Background
Southern, William Neil was born on November 4, 1864 in Morristown, Tennessee, United States. Son of John Nelson and Martha (Allen) Southern.
Southern, William Neil was born on November 4, 1864 in Morristown, Tennessee, United States. Son of John Nelson and Martha (Allen) Southern.
Educational public schools, Independence, Missouri, 1870-1881. Student Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri, 1881-1884.
Began as reporter Kansas Missouri Times, 1885. Reporter Kansas City Star and Independence Sentinel, 1891-1898. Founded Jackson (Missouri) Examiner (weekly), 1898.
Founded Independence Examiner (daily), 1905, since public and editors
Member History Society Missouri (ex-president Mason (32°).
Married Emma Procter, February 10, 1892. Children: Caroline (Mistress Edward K. Carnes), Mary Frances (Mistress George P. Wallace).