William Penale

Maleabout 1742–20 February 1797

Brief Life History of William

When William Penale was born about 1742, in Kenwyn, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, his father, John Pennell, was 38 and his mother, Jane Blewitt, was 35. He married Jane James on 10 May 1767, in Kenwyn, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 8 daughters. He was buried in Kenwyn, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom.

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Family Time Line

William Penale
1742–1797
Jane James
1744–
Marriage: 10 May 1767
Jenifer Penhale
1767–
Ann Penhale
–1785
Elisabeth Penhale
1769–
Mary Penhall
1772–
Grace Penhale
1774–1792
Maria Penhall
1777–1861
Dina Penhall
1780–
Dinah Penhale
1780–

Sources (16)

  • William Penhall in entry for Jennifer Penhall, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
  • William Penhall, "England Marriages, 1538–1973 "
  • William Penhale, "England Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    10 May 1767Kenwyn, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
  • Children (8)

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    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (15)

    +10 More Children

    Name Meaning

    Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Eduardo, Francisco, Manuel, Rolando, Carlos, Roberto, Aida, Alberto, Ana, Armando, Jorge, Jose.

    Spanish (Peñate): possibly a topographic name from Spanish peña ‘cliff’ + Basque -ate ‘gate, ravine’.

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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