Pennington Research Association News (blog)

The Mysterious Four (Children of Micajah Pennington) - Grp 7

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:26:42 GMT

The Mysterious Four - Children of Micajah Pennington

Research in England – Sir Isaac Pennington – Project Funded

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:07:51 GMT

A Special Research Project to confirm the birth dates and location for Sir Isaac Pennington, his spouse and his children and to provide copies of the sources has been approved by the Board of Directors.

The Pennington Research Association (PRA) Board of Directors has approved funding for a research project in England. A PRA Member will manage the research in England and work directly with both professional and non-professional genealogists to conduct research in England.

We will seek interested genealogists (professional and non-professional) to submit their proposal to us so we can evaluate and select a genealogist to conduct the research for the PRA.

The primary goal of this research project is to confirm birth dates and location for Sir Isaac Pennington, reportedly born 1587, London, England, married 7 February, 1614/15, died 17 December 1661, Tower of London, London, England, spouse Abigail Allen, no further information and to confirm birth dates and location for his spouse and children.

The objectives of the research project are:

1. Locate and copy documentation/evidence/sources that will confirm the birth and death dates and locations for Sir Isaac Pennington, reportedly born 1587, London, England, died 17 December 1661, Tower of London, London, England.

2. Locate and copy documentation/evidence/sources that will confirm the marriage dates and locations for all of the spouses of Sir Isaac Pennington, reportedly born 1587, London, England, died 17 December 1661, Tower of London, London, England. We have information that one of his spouses is Abigail Allen, unknown birth or death date or locations for these events.

3. Locate and copy documentation/evidence/sources that will confirm the birth and death dates and locations for the children of Sir Isaac Pennington, reportedly born 1587, London, England, married 7 February, 1614/15, died 17 December 1661, Tower of London, London, England, spouse was Abigail Allen, unknown birth or death date.

Complicated Pennington Connections (Group 30)

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:11:44 GMT

http://genheirlooms.blogspot.com/2013/03/complicated-pennington-connections.html

Articles for the Spring Issue Pennington Pedigrees Needed

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 07:16:51 GMT

Hi Everyone,

It's that time again, please send your submissions for the upcoming Spring issue of the Pennington Pedigrees! Please contact me if you have any questions or need more information. I would love to hear from you.

Kind Regards,

Marsha Hanson-Smith

Editor, Pennington Pedigrees

editor@penningtonpedigrees.org

FamilySearch Records Update

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:15:46 GMT

I don't know if anyone receives these, but I receive an email about FamilySearch.org updates on postings. 19 new collections have been posted including records from California, Georgia, Mississippi, Ohio, Vermont as well as some military records including Widows index, Revolutionary War Payment Ledgers, Revolutionary War Rolls, and Veterans Administation Pension Payment Cards. There are also records from Spain, Netherlands, Ukraine, Italy and Hungary.

These records are free and through the FamilySearch.org website. Here is a link to the posting on Legacy's website.

http://news.legacyfamilytree.com/legacy_news/2013/02/familysearch-records-update-19-new-collections-including-germany-italy-netherlands-and-the-united-st.html

Follow PRA on Twitter and Facebook

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 23:22:46 GMT

We are on Twitter and Facebook so you can add us to your list of groups you follow or like. Give us a try and join the fun! Share your family stories, blog postings and post your queries.

Find us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/PenningtonResearchAssociation

Penningtons & Robbins (Group 7)

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:17:41 GMT

http://genheirlooms.blogspot.com/2013/02/penningtons-robbins.html

Genealogy Conferences - RootsTech 2013 and SCGS Jamboree

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:38:52 GMT

If you're interested in genealogy and technology, you may want to check out the following conferences.

NGS RootsTech 2013. It will be in March 21-23, 2013 in Salt Lake City, UT. To learn more, go to: http://rootstech.org/

Southern California Genealogical Society 2013 Jamboree held June 7-9, 2013 in Burbank, CA. To learn more, go to: http://genealogyjamboree.blogspot.com/

I plan to attend both conferences.

Fall 2012 Pennington Pedigrees is Now Available

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:26:13 GMT

At last, the long awaited Fall 2012 Issue of the Pennington Pedigrees is now available in the members section.

I am now accepting articles for the Spring 2013 Issue. Please send your contributions to editor@penningtonpedigrees.org.

Kind Regards,
Marsha Hanson-Smith

Cemetery Tales - Shingletown Cemetery

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:11:22 GMT

The Shingletown cemetery is full of the descendants of Andrew Pennington...I didn't know that at first! (Andrew - Group 7)

http://genheirlooms.blogspot.com/2013/01/cemetery-tales-shingletown-cemetery.html

PRA Board of Directors Elected to New Term

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:33:35 GMT

Congratulations to Katherine Allman, Arthur Pennington and Larry Pennington for being elected to a new 3 year term of office starting 1/1/13.

My thanks to Betsy VanAuker and Gene Pennington for their help with making this a smooth election.

Who is Rhetta? (Group 7)

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:18:24 GMT

http://genheirlooms.blogspot.com/2012/11/who-is-rhetta.html

PRA 2012 Board of Directors Ballot Has Been Sent

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:45:31 GMT

It’s off! I just sent the PRA 2012 Board of Directors Ballot via our website’s e-mail “blast” program to all but 7 PRA Members (ones who do not have e-mail).

The results will be accumulated and Marsha Hanson-Smith has agreed to monitor the results and tabulate the final votes. If any printed ballots are used, they are mailed to Betsy VanAuker who will let Marsha know the results so they can be added to the electronic ones.

If any PRA Member does not receive the message from the PRA with the information and ballot, please let me know and I'll send you one by e-mail.

The deadline for ballots to be received in 12/10/12.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Micajah b. 1743

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 12:07:59 GMT

http://genheirlooms.blogspot.com/2012/10/micajah-b-1743.html

Articles Needed for Publication in the Fall 2012 Pedigrees

Sun, 23 Sep 2012 08:01:17 GMT

Do you have a story?

Everyone has a story, and we would love to hear yours!

Please send us your research, pictures, maps, census records, and other items for publication in next issue.

We need your help to make the Pedigrees a success so please submit your contributions now.

Contact Marsha at editor@penningtonresearch.org for more information and to submit information online.

Rev. Jasper Green Pennington - Awarded PRA Honorary Membership

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:12:56 GMT

The Rev. Jasper Green Pennington, Group 6, has been awarded a PRA Honorary Membership by the PRA Board of Directors.

I spoke to Jasper today and he is doing much better but is still in a "slow down mode" recovering from heart complications earlier this year.

Jasper and his wife will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary next month and he is looking forward to continuing work on his genealogy research and writings.

I know you all join the Board in congratulating Jasper and thanking him for all his many years of research and work on the Pennington family. He has held several positions with the PRA during his years of membership. The most recent were Board of Directors, Group Leader for Group 27 and the PRA Archivist.

To learn more and see our list of Honorary Members, go to: http://www.penningtonresearch.org/Honorary_Members

Scroll down the page to view Jasper's name and click on the link to read the entire award.

Thank you Jasper for your service and invaluable contributions to the PRA!

Group Leader 29

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 10:10:03 GMT

Hello Cousins!

My name is Barbara Pennington. My Father is Glover Franklin Pennington, Jr 1924-1968. My line starts with Thomas Pennington, Sr, 1760-1825

I live in Florence Alabama, one of the most beautiful areas in Northwest Alabama. The Tennessee River travels though our cities, made up of Sheffield, Tuscumbia, Muscle Shoals, and Florence. With the river close, you can only imagine the scenic views that can be enjoined daily. There is something about being near water that brings a peacefulness to my soul. I thank God everyday that I was born and raised in such a beautiful part of our country!

Last month I was asked to be Group Leader 29 and I accepted that role. Being a young genealogist, starting in 2009, I have learned many things about researching my family by reading and talking to others more experienced. I will call one some of you to help me learn even more. My Aunt Lurene (Pennington) Johnson was a member years ago and she is the reason I joined the PRA. While looking at a Blog, about tree years ago, I noticed a comment someone made about the PRA. Instantly, my interest peaked! I went to the PRA website and joined. It is intresting, talking with some of the members in Group 29 how many similar interests we have. I already know my journey with PRA will be a heartfelt one, getting to know each of you.

Now that a few weddings are behind me, I can concentrate on getting myself busy with our line of family. My hope is that as a group we can bring our line into the future and fill in some blanks on past family members that need to be researched more throughly.

I have started a website for Group 29, suggested by Gene. The name of the tree is , Thomas Pennington, Sr abt 1760 Rowan NC USA, by Barbara Pennington http://group29tree.tribalpages.com is the address. The tree is private, and can be viewed by invitation, let me know if you would like to have a look.

I would like to thank Joanne Pennington for all her years of being leader of Group 29 and Gene for all his support and suggestions. Also, my Aunt Lurene for 'planting the seed' of interest in the PRA!

A Rose by Any Other Name

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:36:23 GMT

http://genheirlooms.blogspot.com/2012/08/a-rose-by-any-other-name.html

Facts, Assumptions, & Theories

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:17:21 GMT

http://genheirlooms.blogspot.com/2012/08/facts-assumptions-theories.html

Levi Pennington Family & the Civil War (Group 7)

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 12:10:34 GMT

http://genheirlooms.blogspot.com/2012/08/levi-pennington-family-civil-war.html