Background
TENNEY, Willis R. was born on April 15, 1866 in Brunswick, Maine, United States. Son of George B. and Francis A. (Owen) Tenney.
Chief engineer Bureau of Highways
TENNEY, Willis R. was born on April 15, 1866 in Brunswick, Maine, United States. Son of George B. and Francis A. (Owen) Tenney.
High School; Special Course in Science, Mathematical, at Bowdoin College. 1885-1887.
Y, In Municipal Engineering work in various cities of United States, Cuba, 1887-1901. Entered Civil Service of City of New York Engineering work, became Chief Engineer Bureau. of Highways, Brooklyn, since 1928. Served with 22 New York Volunteer Infantry. in Spanish War, Captain of Engineers, World War.
Served 17 mos. in France, 8 mos. in United States. Major Engineer Reserve, 1920. Lieutenant Colonel, 1923, retired for age, April 1930.
Lieutenant Colonel in Aux. Reserve April since 1930.
Member: American Society of Continuing Education. Hoc. of American Military Engineers. American goc. for Municipal Improvements.
Association of Engineers of New York. United Spanish War Veterans. American Legion; Military Order of World War.
Reserve Officers Association. Masons; Bowdoin College Alumni Afisn. Club: Municipal (Brooklyn).
Spouse Else Fischer, November 21, 1899, Brooklyn, N.