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John Wesley Pennington 1858–1903 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Feb 1858

Birth Location: Independence, Washington, Texas, USA

Death Date: 3 Oct 1903

Death Location: Hempstead, Waller, Texas, USA

Father: Elisha Pennington

Mother: Rebecca Bowers

Spouse(s): Frances Jorden

Children(s): James Pennington, Mamie Pennington, John Pennington

In 1858, John Wesley Pennington entered the world in Independence, Washington, Texas, USA, born to Elisha Pennington And Rebecca Jane Bowers. In 1860, John Wesley Pennington resided in Washington, Texas, USA. In 1900, John Wesley Pennington resided in Justice Precinct 6, Waller, Texas, USA. John Wesley Pennington married Frances Permelia Jorden, and had children including James Elisha Pennington, John Francis Pennington, Mamie Pennington. John Wesley Pennington passed away in 1903 in Hempstead, Waller, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1858, John Wesley Pennington entered the world in Independence, Washington, Texas, USA, born to Elisha Pennington And Rebecca Jane Bowers.
  • In 1860, John Wesley Pennington resided in Washington, Texas, USA.
  • In 1900, John Wesley Pennington resided in Justice Precinct 6, Waller, Texas, USA.
  • John Wesley Pennington married Frances Permelia Jorden, and had children including James Elisha Pennington, John Francis Pennington, Mamie Pennington.
  • John Wesley Pennington passed away in 1903 in Hempstead, Waller, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Pennington's Ancestors

Self
John Pennington
1858–1903
Birth Place: Independence, Washington, Texas, USA
Parents
Elisha Pennington
1826–1918
Industry, McDonough, Illinois, USA
Rebecca (Jane) Bowers
1836–1935
Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Riggs Pennington
1787–1869
Tennessee or Kentucky or Virginia
Joanna (Catharine) Osborne
1789–1873
Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Timothy Pennington
1748–1826
Susanna Riggs
1749–1823
Robert Osborne
1766–1810
Elizabeth Lapan
1765–1808
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ephraim V
1725–1800
Timothy Riggs
1723–1805
Robert Osborne
1747–1810
John Latham
1732–1818
Catherine Fritts
1735–1821

John Pennington's Descendants

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John (Wesley) Pennington (12 Feb 1858–3 Oct 1903) m. Frances (Permelia) Jorden (6 Oct 1862–31 Jul 1919)
  1. 1. James (Elisha) Pennington 1893–1987 m. Theresa (W) Burch 1891–1979
    1. 1. Vivian (Frances) Pennington 1921–2006 m. Moody (Stone Jackson) Jr 1921–1995
    2. 2. Elizabeth (Marie) Pennington 1916–2002
    3. 3. infant Pennington 1914–1914
  2. 2. Mamie Pennington 1883–1970 m. Harry (Lee) Milam 1882–1918
    1. 1. Harry (Wesley) Milam 1916–1982
    2. 2. Frank (L "Buster") Milam 1906–1995
    3. 3. Mamie (Lucille) Milam 1909–1995 m. Wheeler (Neil) Daut 1906–1982
      1. 1. John (Wheeler) Daut 1928–2016
    4. 4. Chalista (J) Milam 1911–1988 m. Harold (Wendell) Phillips 1909–1997
      1. 1. Dorothy (J) Phillips 1935–1968
  3. 3. John (Francis) Pennington 1890–1940 m. Blanche (Lucille) Compagnette 1896–1964
    1. 1. Helen Pennington 1912–1990
    2. 2. Joe (V) Kolb 1917–

John Pennington's Timeline

4 Records

1858
12 Feb 1858
Birth of John Wesley Pennington in Independence, Washington, Texas, USA
Independence, Washington, Texas, USA
1860
1860
Age 2
John Wesley Pennington resided here in Washington, Texas, USA
Washington, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 42
John Wesley Pennington resided here in Justice Precinct 6, Waller, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 6, Waller, Texas, USA
1903
3 Oct 1903
Age 45
Death of John Wesley Pennington in Hempstead, Waller, Texas, USA
Hempstead, Waller, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1858
    Event Place: Independence, Washington, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Waller, Texas; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0053; FHL microfilm: 1241676
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Washington, Texas; Page: 154; Family History Library Film: 805307
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Washington, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Washington, Texas; Page: 154; Family History Library Film: 805307

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 6, Waller, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Waller, Texas; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0053; FHL microfilm: 1241676

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Oct 1903
    Event Place: Hempstead, Waller, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hempstead, Waller, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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