Person:William Penman (2)

4. Query- Surname Penman Author: Ruth Ragsdale Date: 24 Oct 2001 Board: Boards > Localities > North America > United States > States > Illinois > Counties > Knox William W. Pinman appears in the 1900 census, microfilm page 165, City of Knoxville, age 51, b. Jun 1848 in PA occupation- tinner ; Huldah, wf. b. Aug 1858, in IL, 2 childen one living; Eva T. ...

"George Green, W. Penman, Judge Bell and Warren Jones went down to the Illinois river fishing on the first of last week. They did not catch more than they could eat, but to keep up appearances they bought some to carry home. Judge Bell is reported to have become so excited as to jump in the river after a very fine specimen he saw." The Republican Register, Sept. 22, 1883.

Name: The Maquon Cem Book lists him as Wallace W., page 57.

Occupation: From the 1886 Portrait and Biographical Album of Knox County:

Maquon, according to the census of 1880, had a population of 548, which figure will pretty fairly represent its present population. Present Board of Trustees are : Chas. Brocker, Abraham M. Warfel, G. G. Shearer, L. G. Benson, C. T. Olmstead, and Chas. Dennis. Abraham M. Warfel is President, and W.W. Penmen, Clerk.

1. ↑ Notes given to Alberta West Prall said to have been written by "Emma", probably Emma Jones McKenney, daughter.
2. ↑ Gravestone in the Maquon Cemetery, Knox, IL.
3. ↑ Penman, John C. in email rec'd 7/2/01 ([email protected]).
4. ↑ ^4.0 4.1 McCoy current working file 28a.FTW.

   Date of Import: Jul 15, 2001

5. ↑ ^5.0 5.1 Comp. by Knox Co. Genealogical Society, Galesburg, IL. Cemetery Records, Knox County, IL,, Haw Creek Twp.