Person:Penelopy Owsley (1)

Mentioned in the will of her father, Newday Owsley of Hancock County, as "Penny Connell".

Mentioned in the will of her husband, Jesse Connell of Hancock County, as "Penelope Connel".

"Ordered that Penelope Connell be and she is hereby appointed guardian for the persons and property of Ann Connell and Newdaygate Connell orphans of Jesse Connell deced giving bond and security in the sum ten thousand dollars."

"Penelope Connel guardian to Newday Connel returned an account of monies paid for said orphan amounting to fifty one dollars & twenty five cents -- also monies recd amt to fifty one dollars and twenty five cents -- "

"Penny Connel guardian for Ann Connell returns an acct against said orphan for board & clothing to amt of thirty two dollars and amt recd for the hire of two negroes amounting to thirty two dollars --"

"Mrs Penelope Connell guardian to Newday G. Connell returned a rect in full of her guardianship -- also an an acct against Ann Connell for boarding & clothing said orphan amounting to thirty dollars -- also rect for negroes belonging to said orphan amounting to thirty dollars."

Penelope Connell, head of household, consisting of 1 male 16-26 years, 1 male 26-45, 1 female 16-26 and 1 female over 45 years.

Hancock County Tax Records for "Captain Connell's District", show that William Connell, as agent for Penelope Connell, was assessed tax of $4.25 on a two-wheeled carriage and 12 slaves.