Charles S. Pennington (abt. 1869)

Born about 1869 in Pennsylvania, United States

Ancestors

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Biography

Charlie Pennington is a part of US Black heritage.

Charlie was born about 1869 in Pennsylvania.

He was the son of Harriet and Civil War veteran William F. Pennington of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, the first regiment in the United States to enlist men of color during that war. His uncle Elias Pennington also served, with the 8th United States Colored Troops (USCT.)

Education

In 1880, he is attending school, probably in or near East Fallowfield, Pennsylvania.

Occupations

• 1920: Rolling mill laborer
• 1910: Silk mill laborer
• 1900: Mill laborer

The rolling mill was almost certainly Worth Brothers Rolling Mills in Coatesville where his brother Lionell also worked.

Residences

• 1920: East Fallowfield, Pennsylvania (widowed) with his father and children
• 1910: Rented house in Valley, Pennsylvania with his wife, children, and brother E. Lionell (also Lyonall E.)
• 1900: East Fallowfield, Pennsylvania with his widowed father, brother John and cousins Mabel Milburn and Mame Lyons
• 1880: East Fallowfield, Pennsylvania with his parents and siblings

Sources

• 1880 United States Federal Census Year: 1880; Census Place: East Fallowfield, Chester, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1114; Page: 40D; Enumeration District: 070
• 1900 United States Federal Census Year: 1900; Census Place: East Fallowfield, Chester, Pennsylvania; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0059; FHL microfilm: 1241392
• 1910 United States Federal Census Year: 1910; Census Place: Valley, Chester, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1329; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0067; FHL microfilm: 1375342
• 1920 United States Federal Census Year: 1920; Census Place: East Fallowfield, Chester, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1550; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 30