His birth date is listed as July 30, on the 1901 census for Erin.

William was named James Frederick at birth.  For some reason there is a notice of Altered Authority, dated Oct. 21, 1954, file #3658/54 changing his name to William.

In the January 25, 1945 edition of the Erin Advocate, it has a write up about W. F. McEnery Elected Chairman of School Board.  A copy of the article is on file.