Brief Life History of George Jesse
When George Jesse Penfield was born on 1 February 1835, in Sandy Creek, Sandy Creek, Oswego, New York, United States, his father, Jesse Penfield, was 42 and his mother, Charry Barnes, was 37. He married Lois Ann Smith in 1857. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 2 daughters. He lived in New York City, New York, United States in 1915 and Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States in 1920. He died on 30 August 1921, in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States, at the age of 86, and was buried in Fresh Pond Crematory and Columbarium, Middle Village, Queens, New York City, New York, United States.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know George Jesse? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (15)
- George Penfield, "United States Census, 1870"
- George J Penfield, "Find A Grave Index"
- George Penfield in entry for Penfield, "Illinois, Cook County Birth Registers, 1871-1915"
Spouse and Children
Parents and Siblings
World Events (8)
1836 · Remember the Alamo
Being a monumental event in the Texas Revolution, The Battle of the Alamo was a thirteen-day battle at the Alamo Mission near San Antonio. In the early morning of the final battle, the Mexican Army advanced on the Alamo. Quickly being overrun, the Texian Soldiers quickly withdrew inside the building. The battle has often been overshadowed by events from the Mexican–American War, But the Alamo gradually became known as a national battle site and later named an official Texas State Shrine.
1836 · Brooklyn Borough Hall Begins Construction
The historic Brooklyn Borough Hall laid its cornerstone and foundation in 1834. However, due to financial problems construction on the rest of the building was halted until 1845. The Greek Revival style building was made of tuckahoe marble with a large staircase that lead to had six large, fluted columns supporting a triangular pediment. The interior’s two story rotunda and courtroom were elaborately decorated with ornate plasterwork and carved wood paneling. The building served as Brooklyn’s City Hall for fifty years until the consolidation with New York City.
1861 · The 14th Brooklyn is Known as The Red Legged Devils
The 14th Regiment New York State Militia, or 14th Brooklyn, was constituted on May 13, 1847. The 14th Brooklyn received the nickname “The Red Legged Devils” due to their vibrant red trousers. At the time, most Union regiments wore blue. The volunteer militia, led by Colonel Alfred M. Wood, consisted primarily of abolitionists from Brooklyn. They served between the years of 1861 through 1864 and were known for their grit and determination and never stood down from a fight.
Name Meaning
English (Warwickshire, Worcestershire and Kent): habitational name from a place so called in Seal, Kent.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.