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William PENNINGTON 1750–1820 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1750-1755

Birth Location: New Castle, Delaware, United States

Death Date: 20 Dec 1820

Death Location: Giles County, Virginia, USA

Father: William Pennington

Mother: Mary Nowland

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Wheeler, Delphia Smithson

Children(s): Wheeler Pennington, Ida Pennington, Elizabeth Pennington, George Pennington, Shada Pennington, Elizabeth Pennington, Hiram Pennington, Ida Pennington, Sarah Pennington, Andrew Pennington, Rencenvey Pennington, William Pennington, Sarah Pennington

The story of William PENNINGTON began in 1750 in New Castle, Delaware, United States. In 1790, William PENNINGTON resided in Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States. In 1810, William PENNINGTON resided in Monroe, Monroe, Virginia, United States. William PENNINGTON married Delphia Smithson, Elizabeth Wheeler, and had children including Andrew Pennington, Elizabeth Pennington, Elizabeth Polly Pennington, George Pennington, Hiram Pennington, Ida Pennington, Rencenvey Pennington, Sarah Pennington, Shada B Pennington, Wheeler Pennington, William Will Wv 2 Pennington. William PENNINGTON passed away in 1820 in Giles County, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William PENNINGTON began in 1750 in New Castle, Delaware, United States.
  • In 1790, William PENNINGTON resided in Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1810, William PENNINGTON resided in Monroe, Monroe, Virginia, United States.
  • William PENNINGTON married Delphia Smithson, Elizabeth Wheeler, and had children including Andrew Pennington, Elizabeth Pennington, Elizabeth Polly Pennington, George Pennington, Hiram Pennington, Ida Pennington, Rencenvey Pennington, Sarah Pennington, Shada B Pennington, Wheeler Pennington, William Will Wv 2 Pennington.
  • William PENNINGTON passed away in 1820 in Giles County, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William PENNINGTON's Ancestors

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William PENNINGTON
1750–1820
Birth Place: New Castle, Delaware, United States
Parents
William Pennington
1714–1784
St Stephens Parish, Cecil, Maryland, USA
Mary Nowland
1717–1761
St Stephens Parish, Cecil, Maryland, USA
Grandparents
Richard Pennington
1690–1714
Cecil, Maryland, United States
Mary Wheeler
1692–1766
St Stephens, Cecil, Maryland, United States
Stephen Noland
1682–1732
Cecil, Charles, Maryland, United States
Mary (O Bryan) Connell
1685–1747
Charles, Maryland, United States
Great-Grandparents
Henry Pennington
1660–1702
Elizabeth Othoson
1665–1701
Thomas Wheeler
1670–1736
Pierce II
1654–1724
Katherine Davenport
1660–1711
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Sr.
1632–1685
Rachael Pennington
1630–1668
Pierce I
1632–1719
Bridget Carroll
1631–1690
Humphrey Davenport
1615–1727
Rachel Holmes
1615–1663

William PENNINGTON's Descendants

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William PENNINGTON (1750-1755–20 Dec 1820) m. Elizabeth Wheeler (29 Sep 1751–1830) m. Delphia Smithson (Abt. 1755–Bef. 1797)
  1. 1. Wheeler Pennington 1777–1863 m. Mary (Polly) Swinney 1774–1862
    1. 1. James Pennington 1802–1860 m. Martha (Drury) Waddle 1805–1855
      1. 1. Parkinson (F) Pennington 1828–1861 m. Mariah (Eliza) Rumberg 1825–1905 m. Susan Cawley 1830–1850
        1. 1. Henry (A. Wise) Pennington 1856–1925 m. Clara (Arethelia) Phillips 1856–1932 m. Lillie (Adna) Coleman 1883–1956
        2. 2. John (Floyd) Pennington 1850–1931
      2. 2. Isaac (Green) Pennington 1821–1890
      3. 3. Sarah (Adaline) Pennington 1831–
      4. 4. Gordon (Elliot) Pennington 1831–1909
      5. 5. George (W.) Pennington 1825–1859
      6. 6. Lucinda (Eleanor) Pennington 1833–1891
    2. 2. Mary (Polly) Pennington 1807–1899
    3. 3. Elizabeth Pennington 1808–1839
    4. 4. Eli Pennington 1810–
    5. 5. Araminta (Minty Cynthia) Pennington 1801–1870
    6. 6. William (Billy J.) Pennington 1798–1884
    7. 7. Highland Pennington 1806–1876
    8. 8. Angelina Pennington 1808–
    9. 9. Joesph Pennington 1802–
  2. 2. Ida Pennington 1773–
  3. 3. Elizabeth Pennington 1785–1858
  4. 4. George Pennington 1768–1822
  5. 5. Shada (B) Pennington 1800–1880
  6. 6. Elizabeth (Polly) Pennington 1775–1855
  7. 7. Hiram Pennington 1797–1854
  8. 8. Ida Pennington 1806–1870
  9. 9. Sarah Pennington 1787–1860
  10. 10. Andrew Pennington 1802–1835
  11. 11. Rencenvey Pennington 1812–1858
  12. 12. William (Will (Wv-2)) Pennington 1783–1880
  13. 13. Sarah Pennington 1787–

William PENNINGTON's Timeline

4 Records

1750
1750-1755
Birth of William PENNINGTON in New Castle, Delaware, United States
New Castle, Delaware, United States
1790
1790
Age 40
William PENNINGTON resided here in Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
1810
1810
Age 60
William PENNINGTON resided here in Monroe, Monroe, Virginia, United States
Monroe, Monroe, Virginia, United States
1820
20 Dec 1820
Age 70
Death of William PENNINGTON in Giles County, Virginia, USA
Giles County, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1750-1755
    Event Place: New Castle, Delaware, United States
    Record Source: American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Bucks, Pennsylvania; Series: M637; Roll: 8; Page: 205; Image: 648; Family History Library Film: 0568148

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Monroe, Monroe, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Monroe, Monroe, Virginia; Roll: 70; Page: 567; Image: 00014; Family History Library Film: 0181430

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Dec 1820
    Event Place: Giles County, Virginia, USA

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