Dorothy Julia Pennebaker 1897–1954
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Dorothy Pennebaker in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees
Researchers connected through Dorothy Pennebaker 1897–1954
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1897, Dorothy Julia Pennebaker entered the world in Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska, United States, born to william john pennebaker and bessie grace gahan. Dorothy Julia Pennebaker married marlon brando, and had children including frances brando, jocelyn brando, marlon brando. Dorothy Julia Pennebaker passed away in 1954 in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Dorothy Pennebaker
This ancestor line traces from St Decumans Parsish, Somerset, Cornwall, Wales (1628) to Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska, United States (1897) across 9 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Dorothy Pennebaker (1897–1954) was born in Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska, United States and died in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Dorothy in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
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Dorothy Pennebaker's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record
Dorothy Pennebaker's Descendants
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1. PTP 1919–2005
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2. PTP 1922–1983