Penley and Pendley families originating in Georgia

Notes


John Franklin Rust

Ancestral file entry as last name Rust, husband of Bell Penley

Identified as John Thomas Rust, as father, in death record of Tally Jun Ehler


Oleta Belle Pendley

1900 census for Hill Co, TX, as Belle D Pendley, born may 1892, in TN, as daughter in household of John M Pendley

1930 census for Altus, Jackson Co, OK, as Oletta B Henderson, age 38, married, first married at age 32, born in OK, as wife in household of Harold M Henderson.

Name as Oleta Belle Pendle, born 1892 in Ellis Co, TX, by Jimmy Rust


Thomas K Purcell

Georgia Marriages, 1808-1967, from familysearch.org, asThomas K Purcell and Matilda Penley, married 16 mar 1852 in Chattooga Co, GA.


Matilda Pendley

1840 census for Walker co, Ga, as female age 5-10 in household of Levi

1850 census for Walker Co, GA, as Matilda Penly, age 18, born in GA, as female in household of Jane Penly

Georgia Marriages, 1808-1967, from familysearch.org, asThomas K Purcell and Matilda Penley, married 16 mar 1852 in Chattooga Co, GA.


Alston Floyd Pendley

1840 census for Walker Co, GA, as male under 5 in household of Levi Penley

1850 census for Chattanooga, Walker Co, GA, as Floyd Penley, age 10, born in GA, as male in household of Jane Penly

Georgia Marriages, 1808-1967, from familysearch.org, as A F Penley and Martha E Gibson, married 7 aug 1956 in Chattooga Co, GA.

1860 census for Wilson, Walker Co, GA, as A F Penley, age 20, born in GA, as head of household

Dorothy Jean Burkett quoting marriage register for Clearmont co, Ohio in 1865 as A F Penley and Mary A Sutton.

Family bible as quoted by Janet Lenhart with marriage on 17 jun 1865 in Clearmont Co, Ohio as Alston Floyd Penley and Marry Ann Sutton

1870 census for Washington, Putnam, IN, as Alsten Penly, age 30, born in GA, as head of household

1880 census for Washington, Putnam Co, IN, as Alston Penly, age 37, b in GA, as head of household Also present in household is a Easter White, age 66, born in OH as an Aunt.

1900 census for Indiana as Austin S Penley, born mar 1844 in GA, as Father in Law in household of Mills McKown

Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941, as A F Pendley, married 2 jan 1901 in Clay Co, IN. lists his parents as Levi Pendley and Jane Field

1910 census for Indianpolis Ward 14, Marion, IN, as Austin F Penley, age 68, born in Georgia, as father in household of Fred L Penley

Name as Alston Floyd Penley, born 2 jun 1842 in GA and died 12 sep 1914 in Reelsville IN according to Janet (Penley) Lenhart. She says that she is quoting from a family bible.


Nancy Deal

Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941, as Nancy Deal , married 2 jan 1901 in Clay co, Indiana


Jeremiah McMillian Sosebee

Family tradition as Jerry Sosebee who married Catherine Pendley from Anne Pendley

1860 census for Pickens Co, GA, as Jeremiah Sosebee, age 29, carpenter, as head of household

1870 census for Jasper PO, Pickins Co, GA, as Jeremiah Sosebee, head of household. With John and Polly Pendley living adjacent to his household. Also present in household in Nancy Sosabee, age 75, born in NC

1880 census for Dug Road, Pickens Co, GA, as Jeremiah Soebee, age 50, born in GA, carpenter, as head of household

1900 census for Dug Road, Pickens Co, GA, as Jeremiah Sosebee, born oct 1829 in GA, married 48 years, as father in household of John W Sosebee.

Findagrave.com entry as Jeremiah Sosebee, born 18 oct 1829 and died 25 jul 1902. Ens, Co C 43rd Georgia Infantry Reg, Confederate States. Buried in Cool Springs Cemetery in Tate, Pickens Co, GA

Whispers From the Past family tree from ancestry.com, as Jeremiah McMillian Sosabee, born 18 oct 1929 in Haversham Co, GA and died 5 jul 1902 in tate, Pickens Co, GA. Son of William Daniel Sosabee and Nancy Ward McMillian. Husband of Katherine Pendley


Catherine Pendley

1850 census for Murray Co, GA, as Catherine Pendley, aged 22, born in NC, as female in household of John Pendley.

1860 census for Pickens Co, GA, as Catherine Sosebee, age 40, in household of Jeremiah Sosebee

1870 census for Jasper PO, Pickens Co, GA, as Catherine Sosebee, age 42, born in NC, as female in household of Jeremiah Sosebee.

1880 census for Dug Road, Pickens co, GA, as Catherine, age 60, b in NC, as wife in household of Jeremiah Sosebee.

1900 census for Dug Road, Pickens Co, GA, as Catherine Sosebee, born feb 1825 in NC, as mother in household of John W Sosebee.

Family tradition as Catherine Pendley, as a sister to Harrison. She married a Jerry Sosebee

Ancestry.con entry under Southern Farm roots (public member tree) as Katherine Penley dau of John Penley and Mary Polly, b 20 nov 1824 in NC and died 3 Mar 1905 in Pickens Co, GA, spouse of J Sosebee

Findagrave.com entry as Katherine Pendley Sosabee, born 20 nov 1824 and died 3 mar 1905. Beloved Wife and mother. Buried in Cool Springs Cemetery in Tate, Pickens Co, GA


Frederick Lee Penley

Indiana Birth Records, 1880-1920, from Ancestry.com, as unnamed male Penley, born 29 Oct 1885 in Putnam Co., Indiana. Son of A. F. Penley and Mary Sutton.

1900 census for Indiana as Fredie Penley, b oct 1885 in Indiana as grandson in household of Deborah Sutton.

Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941, as Fredrick Penley, married 30 jan 1905 in Indiana (County not specified)

1910 census for Indianpolis Ward 14, Marion, Indiana, as Fred L Penley, age 24, born in Indiana, as head of household

WW1 Draft Registration Cards, from Ancestry.com, as Frederick Lee Penley, born 29 Oct 1885 and was living in Indianapolis, Marion Co, IN. Working for Railroad. Nearest relative is Maude Elizabeth Pendley

1920 Census for Indianapolis Ward 14, Marion Co, IN, as Frederick L Penley, age 34, born in IN, as head of household

1930 census for Wayne, Marion Co, IN, as Fred Penley, age 44, born in IN, first married at age 19, as head of household. Railroad operator.

WW2 Draft Registation Card, as Frederick Lee Penley, born 29 oct 1885 in Reelsville, IN. Resident of Greenfield, IN. Works for Pennsylvania Railroad Co, in Indianapolis, IN. Person who will always know address is Mrs Maude Penley

Social Security Death Index, as Frederick Penley, born 29 oct 1885 and died jan 1971. Registered through the railroad board , and last residence was in Indianapolis, Marion Co, IN

name as Frederick Lee Penley, b 29 oct 1885 in Reelsville, IN, and died in Feb 1971 in Indianapolis, IN from family bible as quoted by Joyce Lenhart


Maude Mable Elizabeth Sumner

Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941, as Maud Sumner, married 30 jan 1905 in Indiana (County not specified)

1910 census for Indianpolis Ward 14, Marion, Indiana, as Maude M E Penley, age 22, born in Indiana, as wife in household of Fred L Penley

1920 Census for Indianapolis Ward 14, Marion Co, IN, as Maude E Penley, age 32, born in IN, as wife in household of Frederick L Penley

1930 census for Wayne, Marion Co, IN, as Maude Penley, age 43, born in IN, first married at age 19, as wife in household of Fred Penley

Name as Maude Mable Elizabeth Sumner, b 7 mar 1887 and died 27 jul 1945 in Indianapolis INc from family bible as quoted by Joyce Lenhart


Robert Lee Penley

Name as Robert Lee Penley, born 16 jun 1906 in Indiianopolis and died 18 jul 1906 in Indaianopolis from family bible as quoted by Joyce Lenhart

Indiana Deaths, 1882-1920, from ancestry.com, as Robert lee Penley, male, age 1 month, died 18 jul 1906 in Indianapolis, IN


Levi Ezra Penley

1870 census for Washington, Putnam, IN, as Levi E Penly, age 2, born in IN, as male in household of Alsten Penly

1880 census for Washington, Putnam Co, IN, as Levi E Penly, age 11, born in IN, as son in household of Alston Penly.

Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941, as Levi E Penley , married 17 Apr 1909 in Marion Co, IN

1910 census for Indianpolis Ward 15, Marion Co, IN, as Levi Penley, age 42, born in IN, as head of household

1920 Census for Indianapolis Ward 15, Marion Co, IN, as Lee E Penley, age 51, born in IN, as head of household

Name as Livi Ezra Penley, born 31 aug 1868 in Reelsville, IN and died 12 sep 1927 in Indianapolis, IN, from family bible as quoted by Joyce Lenhart.


Fannie B Cook

Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941, as Fannie B Cook, married 17 Apr 1909 in Marion Co, Indiana

1910 census for Indianpolis Ward 14, Marion, Indiana, as Fannie Penley, age 28, born in Indiana, as wife in household of Levi Penley

1920 Census for Indianapolis Ward 15, Marion Co, IN, as Fanny Penley, age 38, born in IN, as wife in household of Lee E Penley

Name as Fannie Cook, died mar 1928 from family bible as quoted by Joyce Lenhart


Austin Cook Penley

Name as Austin Cook Penley, b 26 jan 1913 in Indianapolis and died 25 dec 1983 in Indianapolis from family bible as quoted by Joyce Lenhart

1920 Census for Indianapolis Ward 15, Marion Co, IN, as Austin Penley, age 7, born in IN, as son in household of Lee E Penley

1930 census for Indianapolis, Marion Co, IN, as Austin Pennley, age 16, born in IN, as nephew in household of Joseph Schnister. Delivery boy for a jewlry store.

Findagrave.com entry as Austin C Penley, born 26 Jan 1913 and died 25 dec 1983. Burried in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, in Fishers, Hamilton Co, IN. S2, US Navy, WW2

Social Security Death Index, as Austin Penley, born 26 jan 1913 and died dec 1983. Registered in IN, and last residence was in Indianapolis, Marion Co, IN


Mae L Sumner

Name as Mae L Sumner, born 9 nov 1915 and died 20 jun 2000 in Marion Co, IN, from family bible as quoted by Joyce Lenhart

Findagrave.com entry as Mae L Sumner Penley, born 9 may 1915 and died 20 jun 2000. Burried in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Fishers, Hamilton Co, IN

Social Security Death Index, as Mae Penley, born 9 nov 1915 and died 20 jun 2000. Registered in IN, and last residence was in Indianapolis, Marion Co, IN


Marshall Josef Penley

name as Marshall Josef Penley, born 14 feb 1910 in Indianapolis and died Jan 1996 in Indianapolis from family bible as quoted by Joyce Lenhart

1910 census for Indianpolis Ward 14, Marion, Indiana, as Marshall Penley, age 0, born in Indiana, as son in household of Levi Penley

1920 Census for Indianapolis Ward 15, Marion Co, IN, as Marshall Penley, age 9, born in IN, as son in household of Lee E Penley

1930 census for Indianapolis, Marion Co, IN, as Marshall J Penley, age 20, born in IN, single, as roomer in household of Smith W Dewland. Laborer in a laundry

Social Security Death Index, as Marshall J Penley, born 14 feb 1910 and died 5 jan 1996. Registered in IN, and last residence was in Indianapolis, Marion Co, IN


D Marie Dewlen

Obituary as D. Marie Penley 100, joined her Lord and Savior in heaven Friday, October 12, 2007. Her husband, Marshall J. Penley, preceded her in death. Marie was born July 30, 1907 in Veedersburg, Indiana to Noah and Hattie Smith Dewlen. Marie is survived by her son, Robert (Nona) Penley; daughter, June Ely; brother, Gerald (Kathleen) Dewlen; five grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Findagrave.com as D Marie Dewlen Penley, born 30 jul 1907 and died 12 oct 2007. Burried in Floral Park Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion Co, IN

Social Security Death Index, as D M Penley, born 7 jul 1907 and died 12 oct 2007. Registered in CA and last residence was in Indianapolis, Marion Co, IN


Ralph Herbert Penley

Name as Ralph Herbert Penley, b 12 may 1908 in Indianapolis, Inc, and died 4 oct 1981 in Richmond VA, from family bible as quoted by Joyce Lenhart

1910 census for Indianpolis Ward 14, Marion, Indiana, as Ralph H Penley, age 2, born in Indiana, as son in household of Fred L Penley

1920 Census for Indianapolis Ward 14, Marion Co, IN, as Ralph Penley, age 11, born in IN, as son in household of Frederick L Penley

1930 census for Wayne, Marion Co, IN, as Ralph Penley, age 21, born in IN, first married at age 18, as son in household of Fred Penley. Actor in theator

1930 census for Grand Rapids, Kent Co, MI, as Ralph H Penley, age 21, born in IN, first married at age 19, as an Guest. Theator actor

Findagrave.com entry as Ralph Herbert Penley, born 12 may 1908 in Indianapolis, Marion Co, IN, and died 4 oct 1981 in Chestnut Hill, Chesterfield Co, VA. Buried in Greenwood Memorial Garden in Goochland Co, VA. He was known as the singing sheriff of Indiana in the 1930's and 1940's He moved to Virginia in the late 1940's to work as a Police Officer for the U.S. Capitol Police Dept. He was married to Edna Louise McMillin and had 4 children Regis (Gene), William (Bill),Phyllis, and Janet. He was the Son of Frederick Lee Penley & Maude Maple Elizabeth Sumner of Indianapolis In.


Edna Louise McMillin

1930 census for Wayne, Marion Co, IN, as Edna Penley, age 21, born in IN, first married at age 18, as daughter in law in household of Fred Penley

Name as Edna Louise McMillin, born 9 may 1927 in Indianapolis and died 16 nov 1999 in Chesterfield Co, VA, from family bible as quoted by Janet Lenhart

Findagrave.com entry as Eda Louise McMillin Penley, born 15 mar 1909 and died 16 nov 1999. Burried in Greenwood Memorial Garden, Richmond City, Virginia

obituary from findagrave: Edna Louise McMillin Penley Born Mar. 15, 1909 in Indianapolis, Marion Co, IN and died Nov. 16, 1999 in Chesterfield (Chesterfield County) Chesterfield Co, VA
She was the Wife of Ralph Herbert Penley She was deputy sheriff in the 1940's in Indiana, a telphone operator for Sears and raised 4 children. Regis (Gene), William (Bill), Phyllis, and Janet. She was the daugther of William McMillin and Martha Ann Pelley and was the sister of Florence(Pauline) McMillin Grass

Social Security Death Index, as Edna Penley, born 15 mar 1909 and died 16 mar 1999. Registered in IN and last residence was in Richmond, Chesterfield Co, VA


John P Alexander

Georgia Marriages, 1808-1967, from familysearch.org, as John P Alexander and Atheline Penley, married 31 aug 1851 in Gilmer Co, GA

1860 census for Marietta Post Office, Coxes, Cobb Co, GA, as John Alexander, age 31, born in GA, as head of household


S Adeline Pendley

Georgia Marriages, 1808-1967, from familysearch.org, as John P Alexander and Atheline Penley, married 31 aug 1851 in Gilmer Co, GA

This is just over a year after James R Penley married Susana Adeline Norton in the same county in GA. This is the basis of the assumption that Adeline is a sister of James although she does not appear in the 1850 census with her father.

1860 census for Marietta Post Office, Coxes, Cobb Co, GA, as S A Alexander, age 31, born in GA, as female in household of John Alexander


Josephine Alexander

1860 census for Marietta Post Office, Coxes, Cobb Co, GA, as Josephine Alexander, age 3, born in GA, as female in household of John Alexander