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Joseph Penn 1717–1774

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Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Penn in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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

Born 17 Nov 1717 · Caroline, Virginia, United States
Died 26 Jul 1774 · St Georges Parish, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States
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Biography

In 1717, Joseph Penn entered the world in Caroline, Virginia, United States, born to john arthur penn and lucy granville penn. Joseph Penn married elizabeth holladay, mary taylor, and had children including frances penn. Joseph Penn passed away in 1774 in St Georges Parish, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States.

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Life Timeline

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Birth of Joseph Penn in Caroline, Virginia, United States
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Joseph Penn was married in Rapidan, Orange, Virginia, USA
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Death of Joseph Penn in St Georges Parish, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Penn

This ancestor line traces from King Queen, Virginia, United States (1680) to Caroline, Virginia, United States (1717) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Penn (1717–1774) was born in Caroline, Virginia, United States and died in St Georges Parish, Spotsylvania, Virginia, 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 Joseph 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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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Joseph Penn's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Joseph Penn PTP
1717–1774
Caroline, Virginia, United States
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Joseph Penn's Descendants

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Joseph Penn PTP 1717–1774 m. PTP 1718–1757