It was always believed by
his descendants that
Roby’s full name was
Roby Patterson
Pennell.
But his death certificate
indicates his full name was
Patterson Roby Pennell, which
apparently was his true legal name.
But his gravestone does read Roby
Patterson.
Benjamin, born Dec 27, 1855
married Elizabeth Estes and
together they had eight
children, Roby, Walt (who
was blown up in a saw mill
accident), Mary,
Florence, Lottie,
Finley, Bessie and
Lee Hobson. Mary
was killed in a car accident
in the ‘30’s. Benjamin died
Nov 23 1929
in Boomer, Wilkes County,
North Carolina. All the children, except
for Roby, Walt and Mary attended the
Carlisle Indian Industrial School
in Pennsylvania.
John Pennell was born 1494 in Fulbeck,
Lincolnshire, England and died around 1518 at
the age of 23. He married Agnes Pennell born in
1495. The Pennell family was known to be
Research has determined that
the family name Pennell has
been listed as also Pennell,
Pinnell, Pannell and Pennel in
different records.
Roby's eldest daughter,
Emma Victoria, married
Clyde Millard "Tom" Shew
in 1923.
Precious life whether rich or poor will always stand the same
when in judgement of God.
Samuel left behind his wife Susan with
four sons, Harvey (never married),
Benjamin, John and Richard. There
were three daughters: Alley, Elizabeth
and Clara. Samuel and Susan had
bought a large track of land on Cub
Creek in Wilkes County (Moravian Falls)
before he went to war. The farm was
eventually divided between all of
Samuel and Susan's heirs except for
Benjamin who did not get anything
because he and his brother Harvey did
not get along Harvey "beat him our of
his share." Their mother Susan died on
November 11, 1895.
Turson Pennell was born in 1470 in England. He was
married to Phoebe Pennell also born in 1470
In June 1862 the 1st
North Carolina finally
joined the Army of
Northern Virginia as
part of the brigade of
Brig. Gen. Roswell S.
Ripley in the division of
Maj. Gen. D.H. Hill.It
subsequently became subordinate to the Second
Corps and participated in almost every battle the
army fought in the Eastern Theater. It
surrendered with the army at Appomattox on April
9, 1865; fielding 10 officers and 61 enlisted men.
Samuel, whose last name is spelled Pennel in
Confederate records, was
killed on 3 May 1863 at
Chancellorsville, VA.
established in the area of Balderton, Nottinghamshire, England
which lies about 15 miies SE of Sherwood Forest. The area is
famed for its connection to the legends of Robin Hood.
John’s son, William Pennell married
Elizabeth Inkersol in November of 1542.
William was born in 1518 and died
January 31, 1568. Elizabeth was born abt
1518 and preceeded William in death,
dying in 1547. He married a second time
to Alice who outlived him.
Click to read a pdf text of his will
language and spelling much different than
now.
Robert Pennell born abt 1546, was
son to William and Elizabeth. He was
born in Balderton, Nottinghamshire,
England, United Kingdom and married
Isabella Pennell. She was born between
January 11, 1550 and January 10, 1551
Nottinghamshire, England, United
Kingdom. Robert died sometime after
1604.
It is believed that one
of his children, a son,
Thomas Pennell,
was by an unknown
woman out of
wedlock. This is
probably the reason Thomas was not
mentioned in his father’s will. His brother
and two sisters along with their mother,
Katherine, were soul beneficiaries in the
will. Thomas was born in 1623 in St
Lawrence, Kent, England and married
Katherine Prow(1627-1707). In 1642,
after being supposedly shunned by the
family, he migrated to South Farnham
Parish, Old Rappahannock County,
Virginia on the ship Hesperides where he
died 11 May 1676.
Samuel Pennell was born in
1824 to John and Susan (Curtis)
Pennell.
He married Susan Emily Greene
in 1844. She was born on April 26,
1824. Samuel died during the Civil
war at Chancellorsville on May 3,
1863.
American Civil War listing for
Samuel Pennell (Pennel)
Name: Samuel Pennell
Residence: Wilkes County, North Carolina
Enlistment Date: 16 Mar 1863
Enlistment Place: Skinker's Neck, Virginia
Side Served: Confederacy
State Served: North Carolina
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 16
March 1863 at the age of 36. Enlisted in
Company B, 1st Infantry Regiment North Carolina
on 16 Mar 1863.
Their second child, William
John, born 1790 in Caldwell
County. John was married to
Susannah (Susan) Curtis
(1790-1882) and he died Feb.
26, 1865 in Watauga, North
Carolina.
Thomas (Pinion Pinnel) Pennell
came next. He was born in Middlesex,
Virginia April 08, 1721 and was married
to Susannah Tyree (1725-1778). He died
in Surry County, NC in 1793.
Thomas Pannell (Pennell), Jr. was
born circa 1653. He died in Richmond,
Henrico, VA. 4 Mar 1718/19. Extensive
info on Thomas and other family ancestors
can be studied at
“Early Colonial Settlers of Southern
Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck
Counties”
John Pinnel Pennell was born in
1680 in Middlesex, Accomack County,
Virginia. He was married to Elizabeth
Ingram (1690 – 1721). He died in 1726.
His son was Robert, Jr. born abt
1604. Records indicate Robert, Jr.
married Isabel Ingersoll and died after Apr
1663.
Read the pdf text of his will by here
Precious life whether rich or poor will always stand the same
when in judgement of God.
