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John "Major" Anderson Penn

Male 1804 - 1871  (67 years)


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  1. 1.  John "Major" Anderson Penn was born 16 Mar 1804, Elbert County, Georgia (son of Joseph Sr Penn and Sally King); died 1 Dec 1871, Pana, Christian County, Illinois; was buried Dec 1871, Pana, Christian County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Arrival: 1848, Cedar Hill, Dallas County, Texas; This is the location of Major John Penn's first visit to Texas in 1848, years before moving there. The area where he settled was later named Penn Springs after him and his family.
    • Residence: 1849, California; John Penn, accompanied by friend Crawford Trees, ventured to California during the great gold rush. He reportedly returned a wealthy man.
    • Residence: 1850, Sangamon County, Illinois; 1850 Census: John Penn, 46, Nancy Penn, 45, William Penn, 21, John Penn, 17, Robert Penn, 15, Mary J Penn, 18, Martha Penn, 5, George Penn 8m, Washington Hickman, 20.
    • Residence: 24 Oct 1854, Cedar Hill, Dallas County, Texas; John Penn moved his wife and seven children from Illinois to Texas.
    • Residence: 1860, Precinct 8, Dallas County, Texas; 1860 Census: Robert G Penn, 23, Martha Penn, 15, Geo W Penn, 9, John Penn, 56, Nancy Penn, 54.
    • Residence: Mar 1868, Pana, Christian County, Illinois; Source: Letter to son Joseph; http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~pmcbride/james/f060.htm. See web link above: Penn line within the Genealogy of Genevieve Simmons James.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Some literature names him as John Anderson Penn, however no records support this.

    Buried:
    Linwood Cemetery

    Died:
    In his will, John Penn left his estate to his 2nd wife. Sarah, and daughter Emily. He specifically excluded all his children by his first wife, Nancy.

    John married Nancy Jane Anderson 7 Jun 1825, Madison County, Illinois. Nancy (daughter of Robert Gilmore Anderson and Rebecca Frye) was born 8 Nov 1805, Bourbon County, Kentucky; died 11 Dec 1887, Wheatland, Dallas County, Texas. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Joseph Rollins Penn was born 21 Apr 1826, Lebanon, St Clair County, Illinois; died 4 Sep 1899, Wheatland, Dallas County, Texas.
    2. William Anderson Penn was born 13 Aug 1828, St Clair County, Illinois; died 22 Oct 1864, Pea Ridge, Benton County, Arkansas.
    3. James Henry Penn was born 5 Feb 1831, , St Clair, Illinois, USA; died 2 Jul 1836.
    4. John Wesley Penn was born 19 Jun 1833, St Clair County, Illinois; died 23 Jun 1888, Cedar Hill, Dallas County, Texas.
    5. Robert Gilmore Penn was born 3 Oct 1835, Lebanon, St Clair County, Illinois; died 13 Dec 1911, Altus, Jackson County, Oklahoma; was buried Dec 1911, Jackson County, Oklahoma.
    6. Rebecca Jane Penn was born 3 Nov 1838, St Clair, Sangamon, Illinois, USA; died 23 Jan 1842.
    7. Mary Jane Penn was born 9 Mar 1842, Sagamon, , Illinois, USA; died 10 Sep 1911, Cedar Hill, Dallas, Texas, USA.
    8. Martha Ann Penn was born 11 Apr 1845, , Sangmon, Illinois, USA; died 16 Mar 1879, , Dallas, Texas, USA.
    9. George Washington Penn was born 12 Sep 1849, , Sangamon, Illinois, USA; died 30 Oct 1878, , Dallas, Texas, USA.

    John married Sarah E Crow 18 Apr 1867. Sarah was born Abt 1845. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Emily G Penn was born Abt 1868.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Joseph Sr Penn was born 30 Jul 1768, Franklin County, Georgia (son of Phillip Penn and Martha Rollins Holloday); died 27 Dec 1848, Lebanon, St Clair County, Illinois; was buried Dec 1848, Lebanon, Saint Clair County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • War of 1812 Service Record: 1812, Illinois, USA; Corporal Joseph Penn was attached to Lieut. Col. Whiteside's Detachment, Illinois Militia.
    • Residence: 1 June 1840, Saint Clair County, Illinois
    • Residence: 15 Jun 1848, St Clair County, Illinois; Joseph's will was written on 15 Jun 1848. At that time he stated he was living with his daughter, Elizabeth McDonald.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    College Hill Cemetery. FindaGrave #70926050

    Joseph married Sally King 22 Apr 1790, Bedford County, Virginia. Sally (daughter of Martin King and Nancy) was born Abt 1770, Franklin County, Georgia; died 25 Oct 1812, St Clair County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Sally King was born Abt 1770, Franklin County, Georgia (daughter of Martin King and Nancy); died 25 Oct 1812, St Clair County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Sally Penn

    Children:
    1. Susannah Penn was born 2 Aug 1790, Elbert County, Georgia, USA; died Bef 1848, St Clair County, Illinois.
    2. Phillip Penn was born 16 Jul 1792, Elbert County, Georgia; died 25 Nov 1851, St Clair County, Illinois; was buried Nov 1851, Lebanon, St Clair County, Illinois.
    3. William Penn was born 19 Nov 1796, Elbert County, Georgia; died 8 Apr 1851, Ridge Prairie, St Clair County, Illinois.
    4. Joseph Jr Penn was born 6 Jun 1798, Elbert County, Georgia; died 25 Nov 1840, Carlinville, Macoupin County, Illinois.
    5. Sarah Sally Penn was born 15 May 1800, Elbert County, Georgia; died 11 May 1882, Paragonah, Iron County, Utah; was buried May 1882, Parowan Iron County, Utah.
    6. 1. John "Major" Anderson Penn was born 16 Mar 1804, Elbert County, Georgia; died 1 Dec 1871, Pana, Christian County, Illinois; was buried Dec 1871, Pana, Christian County, Illinois.
    7. Elizabeth "Betsy" Penn was born 2 Apr 1806, , Elbert, Georgia, USA; died Abt 1853.
    8. Julia Penn was born 10 Jul 1808, Franklin, Heard, Georgia, USA; died 1 Oct 1819, Old, Forsyth, North Carolina, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Phillip Penn was born 6 Feb 1742, St Georges Parish, Spotsylvania County, Virginia (son of Joseph Penn and Mary Taylor); died 1771, Possibly Elbert County, Georgia.

    Other Events:

    • Death: 1771, , Patrick, Virginia, USA
    • Death: 31 Jul 1771/1806, , Patrick, Virginia, USA

    Phillip married Martha Rollins Holloday 1761, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, USA. Martha (daughter of Benjamin Holloday) was born 1741, , Caroline, Virginia, USA; died 1771, Y, Somme, Picardie, France. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Martha Rollins Holloday was born 1741, , Caroline, Virginia, USA (daughter of Benjamin Holloday); died 1771, Y, Somme, Picardie, France.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Martha Rollins Holloday

    Children:
    1. Mary A E Penn was born 1757; died 1830.
    2. Frances Penn was born 1762; died 1821, , Patrick, Virginia, USA.
    3. Elizabeth Penn was born 9 Feb 1763, , , Virginia, USA; died 1850.
    4. Mary Penn was born 22 Mar 1766.
    5. Lucy Penn was born 1767; died 1825.
    6. 2. Joseph Sr Penn was born 30 Jul 1768, Franklin County, Georgia; died 27 Dec 1848, Lebanon, St Clair County, Illinois; was buried Dec 1848, Lebanon, Saint Clair County, Illinois.
    7. Citty Penn was born 22 Jul 1770, , , Virginia, USA; died 1840.
    8. John Penn was born 10 Nov 1772, , , Virginia, USA; died 1828, , Elbert, Georgia, USA.
    9. Benjamin Thomas Penn was born 13 Mar 1776, , , Virginia, USA.
    10. Sarah Penn was born 6 Sep 1780, , , Virginia, USA; died 1840.
    11. William Penn was born 10 May 1783, , Caroline, Virginia, USA; died 14 Dec 1870, , Chattooga, Georgia, USA.
    12. Jack Penn was born 7 Aug 1786, , , Virginia, USA; died 1840.

  3. 6.  Martin King was born Abt 1744, Franklin County, Georgia; died Abt 1774.

    Martin married Nancy 1763. Nancy was born 1748. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Nancy was born 1748.
    Children:
    1. 3. Sally King was born Abt 1770, Franklin County, Georgia; died 25 Oct 1812, St Clair County, Illinois.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Joseph Penn was born 1718, Caroline County, Virginia (son of John Penn and Elizabeth); died Bef 2 May 1769, St Georges Parish, Spotsylvania, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Birth: 17 November 1717, Caroline County, Virginia, USA
    • Death: 26 July 1774, St Georges Parish, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Death: 26 July 1774, St Georges Parish, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, USA

    Notes:

    Birth:
    There appears to be a wide belief that the parents of George, John, Moses and Joseph Penn were John Penn and Lucy Granville. Conclusive evidence is somewhat lacking so far.

    Died:
    McPelah Cemetery, Townsville, Granville County, North Carolina

    Joseph married Mary Taylor 3 Feb 1734, Drysdale Parish, Caroline County, Virginia, USA. Mary (daughter of John Powell Taylor and Catherine Pendleton) was born 30 May 1718, Rapidan, Orange County, Virginia, USA; died 13 Sep 1757, Spotsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Mary Taylor was born 30 May 1718, Rapidan, Orange County, Virginia, USA (daughter of John Powell Taylor and Catherine Pendleton); died 13 Sep 1757, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Taylor

    Children:
    1. George Penn was born 13 Dec 1736, , Caroline, Virginia, USA.
    2. John Penn was born 13 Dec 1736, Caroline County, Virginia; died 1818, Amherst, Virginia.
    3. Joseph Penn was born 27 Sep 1738, , Caroline, Virginia, USA; died 26 Jul 1774, St Georges Parish, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    4. Catherine Penn was born 11 Mar 1740, , Caroline, Virginia, USA; died 1806, , Elbert, Georgia, USA.
    5. 4. Phillip Penn was born 6 Feb 1742, St Georges Parish, Spotsylvania County, Virginia; died 1771, Possibly Elbert County, Georgia.
    6. Moses Penn was born 3 Dec 1744, Drysdale Parish, Caroline, Virginia, USA; died 31 Dec 1795, , Oglethorpe, Georgia, USA.
    7. Elizabeth Penn was born 16 Jul 1746, St Georges Parish, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA; died 2 Feb 1818, , Laurens, South Carolina, USA.
    8. James Penn was born 12 Aug 1748, , Caroline, Virginia, USA; died 1810.
    9. Thomas Penn was born 25 Apr 1749, , Caroline, Virginia, USA; died 1810.
    10. Frances "Fanny" Penn was born 30 Jan 1756, , Caroline, Virginia, USA; died 1805.
    11. Mary Penn was born 13 Sep 1757, St Georges Parish, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA; died 10 Jan 1830, Oglethorpe, Macon, Georgia, USA.

  3. 10.  Benjamin Holloday was born 1718, Carolina,,Virginia,USA.
    Children:
    1. 5. Martha Rollins Holloday was born 1741, , Caroline, Virginia, USA; died 1771, Y, Somme, Picardie, France.


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