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Lionel E. Pennington (abt. 1907 - 1982)

Lionel E. (Lionell) Pennington
Born about in Pennsylvania, United Statesmap
Ancestors ancestors
Husband of — married [date unknown] [location unknown]
[children unknown]
Died at about age 75 in Pennsylvania, United Statesmap
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Biography

Lionell Pennington has Irish ancestors.
US Black Heritage Project
Lionell Pennington is a part of US Black heritage.

Lionell (also Lyonall, Lionel) was born about 1907 in Pennsylvania. He was likely named after his uncle E. Lionell Pennington.

He was the son of Sarah and Charlie Pennington, and the grandson of 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.

Education

In 1920, he is attending school, probably in or near East Fallowfield, Pennsylvania.

Residences

  • 1920: Family farm in East Fallowfield, Pennsylvania with his widowed grandfather, widowed father and sister Sarah
  • 1910: Valley Township, Pennsylvania with his parents, sister, and his uncle E. Lionell (also Lyonall E.)

Military Service

Following in his grandfather's footsteps, he also served in the United States military, serving as a Private First Class (PFC) in the US Army during World War II.

Death

He passed away in 1982 and is buried at New Evergreen Cemetery in Hayti, Pennsylvania.

Research Notes

I don't currently believe he was in a segregated or Buffalo Soldier regiment, as he and his sister seem to be able to pass white among other white people, but more research needed. Not sure with whom or where he served yet.

Sources

  • 1910 United States Federal Census Year: 1910; Census Place: Valley, Chester, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1329; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0067; FHL microfilm: 1375342 (as Lyonall E.)
  • 1920 United States Federal Census Year: 1920; Census Place: East Fallowfield, Chester, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1550; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 30 (as Lionel E.)
  • Find a Grave: Lionel Pennington




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