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William Penny 1778–1853 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Jun 1778

Birth Location: Johnston, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 1853

Death Location: Gibson, Gibson, Tennessee, United States

Father: *Penuel Penny

Mother: Martha Green

Spouse(s): Sarah Unknown

Children(s): James Penny

William Penny was born in 1778 in Johnston, North Carolina, United States, the child of Penuel Penny And Martha Elizabeth Green. In 1810, William Penny resided in Johnston, North Carolina, United States. In 1820, William Penny resided in Johnston, North Carolina, United States. William Penny married Sarah Sally Unknown, and had children including James Penny. William Penny passed away in 1853 in Gibson, Gibson, Tennessee, United States.

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Biography

  • William Penny was born in 1778 in Johnston, North Carolina, United States, the child of Penuel Penny And Martha Elizabeth Green.
  • In 1810, William Penny resided in Johnston, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1820, William Penny resided in Johnston, North Carolina, United States.
  • William Penny married Sarah Sally Unknown, and had children including James Penny.
  • William Penny passed away in 1853 in Gibson, Gibson, Tennessee, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

*Penuel Penny
1749–1806
Birth Location: Johnston County, North Carolina
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Martha Green
1753–1806
Birth Location: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Unknown
1783–
Birth Location: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
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Children(s)

James Penny
1812–1862
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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William Penny's Ancestors

Self
William Penny
1778–1853
Birth Place: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
Parents
*Penuel Penny
1749–1806
Johnston County, North Carolina
Martha (Elizabeth) Green
1753–1806
Johnston, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Edward Penny
1726–1779
Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, United States of America
Elizabeth Ballentine
1715–1779
Norfolk City, Virginia, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Bryan Penny
1704–1741
Elizabeth Crooke
1680–1746
*William Ballentine
1679–1747
Judith Spivey
1682–1755
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John I
1639–1678
Ellin Dixeson
1645–1671
Robert Crooke
1650–
MARY ANCHERET
1658–
Ballintine George
1615–1702
Frances Nash
1619–
Matthew Spivey
1661–1718
Sarah Nichols
1665–1750

William Penny's Descendants

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William Penny (17 Jun 1778–1853) m. Sarah (Sally) Unknown (1783–)
  1. 1. James Penny 1812–1862 m. Pheobe (J) Hailey 1824–1905
    1. 1. Martha (Jane) Penny 1847–1933 m. Dennis (Jackson) Grady 1844–1903
      1. 1. Robert (Lee Grady) (IRELAND) 1866–1936 m. Margaret (Frances) Fisher 1872–1952
        1. 1. Loa (Franklin) Grady 1897–1983 m. Sallie (Ruth) Rhoades 1901–1974
        2. 2. Eula (Jackson "Jack") Grady 1895–1964
        3. 3. Jesse (Harrison) Grady 1897–1960
        4. 4. Edna (Irene) Grady 1899–1983
        5. 5. Minnie (Mae) Grady 1901–1985
        6. 6. Dewey (Lee) Grady 1904–1963
        7. 7. Roy (Howard "Pug") Grady 1905–1973
        8. 8. Alfonzo ("Fonce") Grady 1893–1936
        9. 9. Bessie (Pearl) Grady 1907–1928
        10. 10. Jenny (Bernice) Grady 1910–1984
        11. 11. Woodrow (Wilson) Grady 1912–1972
      2. 2. Sarah (Jennie) Grady 1869–1941
      3. 3. Mary Grady 1874–1943
      4. 4. Cora (Lenora) Grady 1878–1937
      5. 5. John (Alvin) Grady 1887–1956
    2. 2. William (Wallace) Penny 1844–1928
    3. 3. Sarah (Ann) Penny 1846–1896
    4. 4. Samuel Penny 1850–
    5. 5. Susan Penny 1858–

William Penny's Timeline

7 Records

1778
17 Jun 1778
Birth of William Penny in Johnston, North Carolina, United States
Johnston, North Carolina, United States
1810
1810
Age 32
William Penny resided here in Johnston, North Carolina, United States
Johnston, North Carolina, United States
1820
1820
Age 42
William Penny resided here in Johnston, North Carolina, United States
Johnston, North Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 52
William Penny resided here in Johnston, North Carolina, USA
Johnston, North Carolina, USA
1836
1836
Age 58
William Penny resided here in Hamilton, Tennessee, United States
Hamilton, Tennessee, United States
1850
1850
Age 72
William Penny resided here in District 7, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
District 7, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
1853
1853
Age 75
Death of William Penny in Gibson, Gibson, Tennessee, United States
Gibson, Gibson, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Jun 1778
    Event Place: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 7, Gibson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_878; Page: 283B; Image: 569

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Johnston, North Carolina; Roll: 40; Page: 222; Image: 00525; Family History Library Film: 0337913

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Johnston, North Carolina; Page: 280; NARA Roll: M33_80; Image: 251

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Johnston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Johnston, North Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 122; Page: 112; Family History Library Film: 0018088

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1836
    Event Place: Hamilton, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, Early Tax List Records

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 7, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 7, Gibson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_878; Page: 283B; Image: 569

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1853
    Event Place: Gibson, Gibson, Tennessee, United States
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