Bio of ENDSLEY, Willis (b.1860), Hennepin Co., MN
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EXTRACTED FROM: History of Minneapolis, Gateway to the Northwest; 
Chicago-Minneapolis, The S J Clarke Publishing Co, 1923; Edited by: Rev. 
Marion Daniel Shutter, D.D., LL.D.; Volume I - Shutter (Historical); 
volume II - Biographical; volume III - Biographical
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WILLIS ENDSLEY - Vol II, pg 717-718
Coming to this city forty years ago, Willis Endsley has steadily progressed
through the medium of his own efforts and is now serving as secretary-treasurer
of the Minne­apolis Savings & Loan Association, thus being an important factor
in the control and management of a large business enterprise. He was born at
Milford, Illinois, October 7, 1860, and his parents, Andrew J. and Matilda
(Scott) Endsley, were natives of Ohio. They became early settlers of Illinois
and the father devoted his life to the occupation of farming.
Willis Endsley attended the country schools and the University of Illinois and
remained on the home farm until he was twenty years of age, assisting his father
in its cultivation and development. In 1882 he came to Minneapolis, securing a
position as stenographer at the Pillsbury Flour Mills, and for ten years capably
discharged his duties in that connection. In 1891 he became bookkeeper and
general utility man for the Minneapolis Savings & Loan Association, which had
been organized by his brother, P. M. Endsley, who had come to this city about
six months before his arrival here. As he proved his worth and ability Willis
Endsley was entrusted with greater responsibilities and at his brother's demise
in 1917 succeeded him as secretary and treasurer of the company, which offices
he has since filled. He is forceful, energetic and determined, quick to see and
utilize an opportunity, and has formulated well devised plans for the expansion
of the business, which has greatly profited by his intelligently directed
efforts and earnest cooperation.
Mr. Endsley was married June 17, 1901, to Miss Nellie Grant of Illinois, and
they reside in an attractive home at Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota. Mr. Endsley is
a member of the Traffic Club, the Automobile Club and the Minnetonka Country
Club. In his business career he has been identified with but two firms and he
has always endeavored to perform each task assigned him to the best of his
ability. He has based his activity in business affairs upon strict integrity and
untiring industry and his his­tory proves that success and an honored name may
be won simultaneously.