Matilda Terry Ennis - In letter from the 1800's she was described as one of the "liveliest preachers" the local congregation had, there was mention of the Methodist Protestants but the Ozarks of that time period had difficulty finding and keeping ministers. A strong lay leadership emerged and served the needs of varied congregations. Her family migration coincides with the expansion west by several well-known early circuit riders. Her brother would later serve as a lay preacher or leader, and her nephews would marry opposing sides of the church created by the issue of slavery (Martin staying with the northern Methodists and John, with his minister father-in-law with the southern Methodists).
James Wesley Ennis- Described his mother as a strong woman of faith.James would become a Methodist minister and pastor many churches in Barry County, Missouri.
Ollie Monroe Ennes - son of James Wesley would also become a Methodist clergy and serve in Barry County, Greene County and other locations in southwest Missouri.
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