PENNINGTON
Ancestry

Daniel’s Direct Line:

Daniel R. Earl ➤ Robert F. Earl ➤ Leo L. Earl ➤
Nellie Orand ➤ Gideon C. Orand ➤ Lydia Grimes ➤ Nancy Creech ➤
Mariah Pennington ➤ Micajah Pennington, Jr. ➤ Micajah Pennington, Sr. ➤ Benajah Pennington

Source Documentation Available Upon Request

     [American Indian Heritage: Some researchers believe that the PENNINGTON families recorded on this webpage are of American Indian descent, specifically the Delaware Tribe of Indians. However, no documentation has been found (or shared when requested) to verify that assertion. Additionally, DNA testing for Daniel is inconclusive with respect to showing a direct relationship to indigenous peoples of the Americas. Anyone with documentation that may provide evidence of this American Indian descent is encouraged to contact Daniel.]

Mariah Pennington – 4th great grandmother

Born: About 1806 in Kentukcy, USA.

Death: 1 March 1866 in Illinois, USA.

Father: Micajah Pennington, Jr.
Mother: unknown.

Marriage: About 1824 in Virginia to Isaac Creech (abt. 1800 – 1853).

Children:

  1. William N. Creech (abt. 1824 – 1862) m. Nancy S. Porter (1834 – 1893). William served in Company “T” of the 98th Illinois Infantry during the American Civil War.
  2. Elisha Creech (1825 – ?).
  3. Althea Creech (1828 – 1880-1885).
  4. Esau Wilks Creech (1829 – 1919) m. Elizabeth J. “Betsy” Williams (abt. 1833 – ?).
  5. Joseph Franklin Creech (1830 – 1918) m. Rebecca Jane Phillips (1837 – 1923). Joseph served in Company “E” of the 34th Iowa Infantry during the American Civil War.
  6. Jacob Creech (abt. 1833 – 1860) m. Dianna Lutes (? – ?).
  7. Joel Creech (abt. 1835 – ?).
  8. Martha Jane Creech (abt. 1836 – ?) m. Jacob Johnson (abt. 1828 – ?).
  9. Nancy Creech (1836 – 1909) m. Stephen Grimes (1819 – 1887).
  10. Elizabeth Creech (abt. 1839 – ?).
  11. Thomas J. Creech (1841 – 1910) m. Mary Jane “Polly” Hilton (1844 – 1933). Thomas served in Company “K” of the 48th Illinois Infantry during the American Civl War.

    Micajah Pennington, Jr. – 5th great grandfather

    Born: 13 December 1763 Wilkes County, Province of North Carolina, Kingdom of Great Britain (now North Carolina, USA).

    Death: After 1850 Harlan County, Kentucky, USA.

    Father: Micajah Pennington, Sr.

    Mother: Rachel Jones.

     

    Military: It has been suggested by some that Micajah, Sr. and Micajah, Jr. both served in the American Revolution (citing a rejected Pension Application – #R12277). This application was filed by Elizabeth (Pennington) Barton, widow of John Barton, Jr, and daughter of Micajah Pennington, Sr. In it, she refers to her father and other family members, but there is no indication that Micajah Sr. or Jr. served in the American Revolution. It has further been suggested that one or both of the father/son served in the War of 1812. No definitive documentation has been located; if one of them had served, it would likely have been Micajah Jr., based on their ages and death dates. The webmaster welcomes any new evidence that will add clarification to this mystery.

    Marriage: Unknown date or place to unknown.

    Children:

    1. William Pennington (1784 – ?).
    2. Joshua Pennington (abt. 1790 – aft. 1878) m. Nancy Sparks (abt. 1795 – 1878).
    3. Micajah Pennington III (abt. 1796 – ?) m1. Nancy Baker (abt. 1797 – 1820-1821); m2. Cynthia Williams (abt. 1800 – bef. 1850).
    4. James Daniel Pennington (1797 – aft. 1891) m. Catherine McIntosh (1805-1809 – aft. 1880).
    5. Margaret Pennington (abt. 1799 – 1880-1890) m. Joseph Parsons (1803 – ?).
    6. Charles Pennington (1804 – 1876) m. Diana Parsons (1808 – 1895).
    7. Mariah Pennington (abt. 1806 – 1866) m. Isaac Creech (abt. 1800 – 1853).

      Micajah Pennington, Sr. – 6th great grandfather

      Born: 28 April 1743 Rowan County, Province of North Carolina, Kingdom of Great Britain (now North Carolina, USA).

      Death: About 1813 Ashe County, North Carolina, USA.

      Father: Benajah Pennington.

      Mother: Elizabeth Humphreys.

      Military: It has been suggested by some that Micajah, Sr. and Micajah, Jr. both served in the American Revolution (citing a rejected Pension Application – #R12277). This application was filed by Elizabeth (Pennington) Barton, widow of John Barton, Jr, and daughter of Micajah Pennington, Sr. In it, she refers to her father and other family members, but there is no indication that Micajah Sr. or Jr. served in the American Revolution. It has further been suggested that one or both of the father/son served in the War of 1812. No definitive documentation has been located; if one of them had served, it would likely have been Micajah Jr., based on their ages and death dates. The webmaster welcomes any new evidence that will add clarification to this mystery.

      Marriage: 28 January 1761 Wilkes County, Province of North Carolina, Kingdom of Great Britain (now North Carolina, USA) to Rachel Jones (1739/1740 – 1841).

      Children:

      1. Elijah Pennington (1761 – ?) m. Susannah Kelly (? – ?).
      2. Micajah Pennington, Jr. (1763 – aft. 1850).
      3. Mary Pennington (1765 – 1842) m. Jesse Bowling (1758 – 1841).
      4. Levi Pennington (1767 – aft. 1815) m. Elizabeth (_____) (abt. 1775 – bef. 1805).
      5. Edward Mitchell “Neddy” Pennington (1769 – 1860) m1. Agness Little (? – ?); m2. Martha “Patsy” Flanary (1779 – 1852).
      6. Rachel Pennington (1771 – ?).
      7. Elizabeth “Lesebeth” Pennington (1774 – 1857) m. John Barton, Jr. (1760-1765 – 1839).
      8. Sarah “Sarey” Pennington (1776 – 1817) m. Samuel Johnson (1777 – 1861).
      9. Johanna Pennington (1779 – bef. 1860) m. Douglas Dickson (abt. 1775 – aft. 1860).
      10. Benajah Pennington (1782 – ?).

        Benajah Pennington – 7th great grandfather

        Born: Unknown date or place.

        Death: Unknown date or place.

        Parents: unknown.

        Marriage: Unknown date/place to Elizabeth Humphreys (? – ?).

        Child:

        1. Micajah Pennington, Sr. (1743 – abt. 1813) m. Rachel Jones (1739/1740 – 1841).

          List of Daniel’s Paternal Surnames

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