William Spencer Lively [689]
- Born: 19 Nov 1855, McMinnville, Tennessee
- Marriage (1): Lela Jones [1341] on 10 Dec 1878
- Marriage (2): Mary Ethel Cook [1342] on 26 Feb 1921
- Died: 26 Oct 1944, McMinnville, Tennessee at age 88
 General Notes:
Recommended source on William Spencer Lively - - W.S. Lively & The Southern School of Photography, written in 1984 by Pat Bonner (Bigbee) and Charles Nunley for The Warren County Historical Society and published by Womack Printing Co., Inc. McMinnville, Tennessee.
Considered one of the innovative photographers of his time and a highly regarded instructor in photography; established the Southern School of Photography, McMinnville, Tennessee.
In a featured article in 1936, the Southern Standard said, "Few citizen's of McMinnville fully realize Mr. Lively's contribution to the advancement of photographic art. Today, in every state in the Union and many corners of the world will be found studios owned or conducted by students from his institution. "
"To know him was to love him for his personal charm and ability as a teacher. His untiring instructions laid the foundation for the leading photographers of today." Quote from former student of W. S. Lively published in The Southeastern Photo News in June 1936.
William married Lela Jones [1341] [MRIN: 309] on 10 Dec 1878.
William next married Mary Ethel Cook [1342] [MRIN: 310] on 26 Feb 1921.
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