Thomas Penrose (abt. 1733 - 1815)

Born about 22 Jan 1733 in Philadelphia, PA

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Died 28 Nov 1815 at about age 82 in Philadelphia, PA

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Biography

He was a ship-builder and merchant, being in early life partnership with his brother, James Penrose. He was prominent in his day, and manifested a deep interest in public affairs. In 1761 he became a contributor to the Pennsylvania Hospital, and from 1786 until 1798 was one of the managers of that institution, and he is said to have been the founder of what are known in Philadelphia as the "Soup Houses," established for supplying of soup to the poor.

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• Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 10 February 2019), memorial page for Thomas Penrose, Jr (22 Jan 1733–28 Nov 1815), Find A Grave Memorial no. 11324524, citing Christ Church Burial Ground, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA ; Maintained by DeLoss McKnight III (contributor 46605619) .

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11324524/thomas-penrose#source

Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Genealogical Research Databases, database online, (http://www.dar.org/ : accessed October 21, 2018), "Record of Thomas Penrose", Ancestor # A088633.