James Penny (abt. 1748 - abt. 1803)

Ancestors

Died about May 1803 at about age 55 in Wake County, North Carolina, USA

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Biography

James Penny was born about 1748 in Johnston County, North Carolina. He is the son of Edward Penny and Elizabeth Ballentine.^[1]

James does not appear to have married or had children as his will mentions only his brothers and nephews.^[2][3]

James Penny died around May 1803 when his will was proved.^[2]

Footnotes:

1. ↑ Will-Penny-1339 This James is by definition the one from Edward Penny's will. The birthdate is a guess based on 1740 for Caleb and assuming birth order as listed in the will.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Will-Penny-1800
3. ↑ Some trees show that James is father of Jesse Penny m. Sarah Lupo/Leeps => more research required. Perhaps James was merely estranged from his family at death.

Sources

• Will-Penny-1339: Last Will and Testament of Edward Penny, Johnson County, North Carolina, Dated 20 Jun 1779, Proved ?? (Nov 1782 was given without a source)

North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, 1665-1998 (Ancestry.com)

James Penny, Jesse Penny, Elizabeth Penny, Edward Penny, & wife Elizabeth Penny given specific bequests. Caleb Penny, Charles Penny, Parnuwell Penny, James Penny, Martha Jones, Jesse Penny, Mary Utley, Elizabeth Penny, and Edward Penny are listed as children. Signed Edward Penny.

• Will-Penny-1800: Last Will and Testament of James Penny, Wake County, North Carolina, Dated 10 Oct 1802, Proved May 1803

North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, 1665-1998 (Ancestry.com)

Brothers Charles Penny, Caleb Penny (deceased), Edward Penny, Penuel Penny with his son William Penny. Executors named as friend and brother Charles Penny and Alexander Penny. Signed J. Penny.