Brief Life History of James
James Penington was born on 2 October 1723, in John Town, Cecil, Maryland, United States as the son of William Pennington and Mary Elizabeth Atkey. He married Elizabeth Beaston on 11 October 1742, in Pennsylvania, British Colonial America. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 3 daughters.
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Sources (18)
- James Penington, "Maryland Births and Christenings, 1650-1995"
- James Penington, "Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Marriage Records, 1512-1989"
- James Penington in entry for Elizabeth Beastin, "Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Marriage Records, 1512-1989"
Spouse and Children
1723– Male
1719– Female
Children (6)
1743– Male
1745– Male
1752–1779 Female
1755–1835 Female
1759–1800 Male
+1 More Child
Parents and Siblings
1692–1737 Male
–1764 Female
Siblings (10)
1714–1737 Male
1716– Male
1720–1790 Male
1723– Male
1726– Female
+5 More Children
World Events (6)
1776
Age 53
1776
Age 53
1786 · Shays' Rebellion
Age 63
Name Meaning
English (Lancashire): variant of Pennington . This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.
History: Edward Penington, born in 1667 in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England, was appointed surveyor-general of the province of PA in 1698 and accompanied William Penn to Philadelphia.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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