Hi Dianne, There was a Levi Pennington (spelled Penington) in the 1840 Ashe County census. He was between 40 and 50 years old. His wife was between 30 and 40. Looks like they had 8 sons and 2 daughters at that time. That's the only Pennington with a first name beginning with "L". Hope it helps in some way. Amy Hatcher Ryan >Looking for anyone researching the Pennington name trying to find connection in Ashe Co. NC. There are so many different groups that I have had no luck in finding my line >Isom Pennington abt.1849 married Rebecca Jane Pope abt1869 >I found them living with his parents L.D. and Nancy Pennington on the 1870 census have no Ideal what initials stand for or what Nancy"s maiden name is Any help would be greatly be appreciated >Thank You >Dianne Pennington Hightower > ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com