John Louis Pennington Sr. was born 28 May 1827 (not 1821 according to PP17-1 p15). He was the son of A. Smith Pennington and Rebecca Smith. He married Amanda Catherine James and had at least three children. Some of this PP info contradicts what is listed in the bio. This is family group 10 which really, really, needs a group leader! Daniel Pennington (group 30) Sales Manager Family Group Leader: 12 & 22 Pennington Research Association, Inc. www.PenningtonResearch.org ----- Original Message ----- From: "Melinda Pennington" <mgp383@gmail.com> To: "PRA Rootsweb email list" <pra@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, January 22, 2007 9:54 AM Subject: [PRA] John L. Pennington (short Bio) This was forwarded to me by Wanda Pennington Parker. Melinda, I came across this while looking for RV Parks in South Dakota. I don't know what group he belongs to but thought I should pass it long. Wanda JOHN L. PENNINGTON John L. Pennington (1821 – July 11, 1900) was a newspaper publisher, an Alabama state senator, and the fifth Governor of Dakota Territory. Biography Pennington was born at the town of New Berne in Wake County, North Carolina. He started a career in journalism by working as an apprentice for the "Raleigh Star." In 1856, Pennington founded the "Columban" in Columbia, South Carolina. In 1857, he founded the "Daily Progress in New Berne, North Carolina. After leaving the newspaper business in 1866, Pennington became a member of the Republican party and joined the carpetbaggers in Alabama, where he served as a member of the Alabama legislature until 1873. On January 1, 1874, Pennington was appointed as Governor of Dakota Territory by President Ulysses S. Grant after a recommendation by George E. Spencer. During Pennington's time as Governor, the gold rush was starting in the Black Hills; and, railroad construction and immigration had both slowed. People in the Black Hills wanted control over their own political future; and, separatists wanted to form their own territory called Lincoln. In the spring of 1877, Judge Granville was assigned to the Black Hills judicial district; and as a result, the separatist movement ended. Because of his lack of popularity in the Black Hills and negative reports on his character in Yankton, Pennington was replaced by William Alanson Howard as Governor of Dakota Territory in April of 1878. Governor Howard appointed Pennington as collector of internal revenue for Dakota Territory. In 1885, Pennington returned to journalism and established the "Weekly Telegram" at Yankton. In September 1883, Pennington attended the constitutional convention in Sioux Falls, where he opposed dividing Dakota Territory into two states. In 1891, Pennington left Yankton, South Dakota to resume journalism in the South. He died in Anniston, Alabama. I found this at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_L._Pennington -- Melinda Pennington *************************************** Please note NEW address to post to the list: PRA@rootsweb.com ************************************** For more information about the PRA including our DNA Study, visit us at http://www.penningtonresearch.org ************************************** Learn what's new at the PRA by going to http://www.penningtonresearch.org and click on the "News" link on the left side of the page. ************************************** ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PRA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Recently I found an interesting site The Political Graveyard http://politicalgraveyard.com. Another place to explore for relatives who were in the political arena. Barbara W. Pennington, Group 4 Communications, Pennington Research Assn Inc bpen1929@sbcglobal.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Daniel" <pennd002@lightlynx.net> To: <pra@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, January 22, 2007 11:33 AM Subject: Re: [PRA] John L. Pennington (short Bio) John Louis Pennington Sr. was born 28 May 1827 (not 1821 according to PP17-1 p15). He was the son of A. Smith Pennington and Rebecca Smith. He married Amanda Catherine James and had at least three children. Some of this PP info contradicts what is listed in the bio. This is family group 10 which really, really, needs a group leader! Daniel Pennington (group 30) Sales Manager Family Group Leader: 12 & 22 Pennington Research Association, Inc. www.PenningtonResearch.org ----- Original Message ----- From: "Melinda Pennington" <mgp383@gmail.com> To: "PRA Rootsweb email list" <pra@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, January 22, 2007 9:54 AM Subject: [PRA] John L. Pennington (short Bio) This was forwarded to me by Wanda Pennington Parker. Melinda, I came across this while looking for RV Parks in South Dakota. I don't know what group he belongs to but thought I should pass it long. Wanda JOHN L. PENNINGTON John L. Pennington (1821 – July 11, 1900) was a newspaper publisher, an Alabama state senator, and the fifth Governor of Dakota Territory. Biography Pennington was born at the town of New Berne in Wake County, North Carolina. He started a career in journalism by working as an apprentice for the "Raleigh Star." In 1856, Pennington founded the "Columban" in Columbia, South Carolina. In 1857, he founded the "Daily Progress in New Berne, North Carolina. After leaving the newspaper business in 1866, Pennington became a member of the Republican party and joined the carpetbaggers in Alabama, where he served as a member of the Alabama legislature until 1873. On January 1, 1874, Pennington was appointed as Governor of Dakota Territory by President Ulysses S. Grant after a recommendation by George E. Spencer. During Pennington's time as Governor, the gold rush was starting in the Black Hills; and, railroad construction and immigration had both slowed. People in the Black Hills wanted control over their own political future; and, separatists wanted to form their own territory called Lincoln. In the spring of 1877, Judge Granville was assigned to the Black Hills judicial district; and as a result, the separatist movement ended. Because of his lack of popularity in the Black Hills and negative reports on his character in Yankton, Pennington was replaced by William Alanson Howard as Governor of Dakota Territory in April of 1878. Governor Howard appointed Pennington as collector of internal revenue for Dakota Territory. In 1885, Pennington returned to journalism and established the "Weekly Telegram" at Yankton. In September 1883, Pennington attended the constitutional convention in Sioux Falls, where he opposed dividing Dakota Territory into two states. In 1891, Pennington left Yankton, South Dakota to resume journalism in the South. He died in Anniston, Alabama. I found this at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_L._Pennington -- Melinda Pennington *************************************** Please note NEW address to post to the list: PRA@rootsweb.com ************************************** For more information about the PRA including our DNA Study, visit us at http://www.penningtonresearch.org ************************************** Learn what's new at the PRA by going to http://www.penningtonresearch.org and click on the "News" link on the left side of the page. ************************************** ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PRA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message *************************************** Please note NEW address to post to the list: PRA@rootsweb.com ************************************** For more information about the PRA including our DNA Study, visit us at http://www.penningtonresearch.org ************************************** Learn what's new at the PRA by going to http://www.penningtonresearch.org and click on the "News" link on the left side of the page. ************************************** ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PRA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Interesting website Barbara. I found my granduncle TV (Trealy Vinton) Pennington listed as running for the WV state house of delegates in 1956! He was part of group 30. I didn't know that he ran for any political office. Found about 25 Pennington's! Daniel Pennington (group 30) Sales Manager Family Group Leader: 12 & 22 Pennington Research Association, Inc. www.PenningtonResearch.org ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barbara W Pennington" <bpen1929@sbcglobal.net> To: <pra@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, January 22, 2007 3:03 PM Subject: Re: [PRA] John L. Pennington (short Bio) Recently I found an interesting site The Political Graveyard http://politicalgraveyard.com. Another place to explore for relatives who were in the political arena. Barbara W. Pennington, Group 4 Communications, Pennington Research Assn Inc bpen1929@sbcglobal.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Daniel" <pennd002@lightlynx.net> To: <pra@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, January 22, 2007 11:33 AM Subject: Re: [PRA] John L. Pennington (short Bio) John Louis Pennington Sr. was born 28 May 1827 (not 1821 according to PP17-1 p15). He was the son of A. Smith Pennington and Rebecca Smith. He married Amanda Catherine James and had at least three children. Some of this PP info contradicts what is listed in the bio. This is family group 10 which really, really, needs a group leader! Daniel Pennington (group 30) Sales Manager Family Group Leader: 12 & 22 Pennington Research Association, Inc. www.PenningtonResearch.org ----- Original Message ----- From: "Melinda Pennington" <mgp383@gmail.com> To: "PRA Rootsweb email list" <pra@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, January 22, 2007 9:54 AM Subject: [PRA] John L. Pennington (short Bio) This was forwarded to me by Wanda Pennington Parker. Melinda, I came across this while looking for RV Parks in South Dakota. I don't know what group he belongs to but thought I should pass it long. Wanda JOHN L. PENNINGTON John L. Pennington (1821 – July 11, 1900) was a newspaper publisher, an Alabama state senator, and the fifth Governor of Dakota Territory. Biography Pennington was born at the town of New Berne in Wake County, North Carolina. He started a career in journalism by working as an apprentice for the "Raleigh Star." In 1856, Pennington founded the "Columban" in Columbia, South Carolina. In 1857, he founded the "Daily Progress in New Berne, North Carolina. After leaving the newspaper business in 1866, Pennington became a member of the Republican party and joined the carpetbaggers in Alabama, where he served as a member of the Alabama legislature until 1873. On January 1, 1874, Pennington was appointed as Governor of Dakota Territory by President Ulysses S. Grant after a recommendation by George E. Spencer. During Pennington's time as Governor, the gold rush was starting in the Black Hills; and, railroad construction and immigration had both slowed. People in the Black Hills wanted control over their own political future; and, separatists wanted to form their own territory called Lincoln. In the spring of 1877, Judge Granville was assigned to the Black Hills judicial district; and as a result, the separatist movement ended. Because of his lack of popularity in the Black Hills and negative reports on his character in Yankton, Pennington was replaced by William Alanson Howard as Governor of Dakota Territory in April of 1878. Governor Howard appointed Pennington as collector of internal revenue for Dakota Territory. In 1885, Pennington returned to journalism and established the "Weekly Telegram" at Yankton. In September 1883, Pennington attended the constitutional convention in Sioux Falls, where he opposed dividing Dakota Territory into two states. In 1891, Pennington left Yankton, South Dakota to resume journalism in the South. He died in Anniston, Alabama. I found this at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_L._Pennington -- Melinda Pennington *************************************** Please note NEW address to post to the list: PRA@rootsweb.com ************************************** For more information about the PRA including our DNA Study, visit us at http://www.penningtonresearch.org ************************************** Learn what's new at the PRA by going to http://www.penningtonresearch.org and click on the "News" link on the left side of the page. ************************************** ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PRA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message *************************************** Please note NEW address to post to the list: PRA@rootsweb.com ************************************** For more information about the PRA including our DNA Study, visit us at http://www.penningtonresearch.org ************************************** Learn what's new at the PRA by going to http://www.penningtonresearch.org and click on the "News" link on the left side of the page. ************************************** ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PRA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message *************************************** Please note NEW address to post to the list: PRA@rootsweb.com ************************************** For more information about the PRA including our DNA Study, visit us at http://www.penningtonresearch.org ************************************** Learn what's new at the PRA by going to http://www.penningtonresearch.org and click on the "News" link on the left side of the page. ************************************** ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PRA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I totally agree with you. Group 10 desperately needs a leader. PLEASE HELP ! If anyone is interested, please let me know. Melinda Pennington, Assist. Research Director - Group Leaders p.s. Thanks, Daniel, for your help. You're awesome ! On 1/22/07, Daniel <pennd002@lightlynx.net> wrote: > > John Louis Pennington Sr. was born 28 May 1827 (not 1821 according to > PP17-1 > p15). He was the son of A. Smith Pennington and Rebecca Smith. He > married > Amanda Catherine James and had at least three children. Some of this PP > info contradicts what is listed in the bio. > > This is family group 10 which really, really, needs a group leader! > > Daniel Pennington (group 30) > Sales Manager > Family Group Leader: 12 & 22 > Pennington Research Association, Inc. > www.PenningtonResearch.org > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Melinda Pennington" <mgp383@gmail.com> > To: "PRA Rootsweb email list" <pra@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, January 22, 2007 9:54 AM > Subject: [PRA] John L. Pennington (short Bio) > > > This was forwarded to me by Wanda Pennington Parker. > > Melinda, > > I came across this while looking for RV Parks in South Dakota. I don't > know > what group he belongs to but thought I should pass it long. > > Wanda > > > > > JOHN L. PENNINGTON > > John L. Pennington (1821 – July 11, 1900) was a newspaper publisher, > an Alabama state senator, and the fifth Governor of Dakota Territory. > > Biography > > Pennington was born at the town of New Berne in Wake County, North > Carolina. He started a career in journalism by working as an > apprentice for the "Raleigh Star." In 1856, Pennington founded the > "Columban" in Columbia, South Carolina. In 1857, he founded the "Daily > Progress in New Berne, North Carolina. > > After leaving the newspaper business in 1866, Pennington became a > member of the Republican party and joined the carpetbaggers in > Alabama, where he served as a member of the Alabama legislature until > 1873. > > On January 1, 1874, Pennington was appointed as Governor of Dakota > Territory by President Ulysses S. Grant after a recommendation by > George E. Spencer. During Pennington's time as Governor, the gold rush > was starting in the Black Hills; and, railroad construction and > immigration had both slowed. People in the Black Hills wanted control > over their own political future; and, separatists wanted to form their > own territory called Lincoln. In the spring of 1877, Judge Granville > was assigned to the Black Hills judicial district; and as a result, > the separatist movement ended. Because of his lack of popularity in > the Black Hills and negative reports on his character in Yankton, > Pennington was replaced by William Alanson Howard as Governor of > Dakota Territory in April of 1878. > > Governor Howard appointed Pennington as collector of internal revenue > for Dakota Territory. In 1885, Pennington returned to journalism and > established the "Weekly Telegram" at Yankton. In September 1883, > Pennington attended the constitutional convention in Sioux Falls, > where he opposed dividing Dakota Territory into two states. In 1891, > Pennington left Yankton, South Dakota to resume journalism in the > South. He died in Anniston, Alabama. > > I found this at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_L._Pennington > > > -- > Melinda Pennington > *************************************** > Please note NEW address to post to the list: PRA@rootsweb.com > ************************************** > For more information about the PRA including our DNA Study, visit us at > http://www.penningtonresearch.org > ************************************** > Learn what's new at the PRA by going to http://www.penningtonresearch.org > and click on the "News" link on the left side of the page. > ************************************** > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > PRA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in > the subject and the body of the message > > *************************************** > Please note NEW address to post to the list: PRA@rootsweb.com > ************************************** > For more information about the PRA including our DNA Study, visit us at > http://www.penningtonresearch.org > ************************************** > Learn what's new at the PRA by going to http://www.penningtonresearch.organd click on the "News" link on the left side of the page. > ************************************** > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > PRA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in > the subject and the body of the message > -- Melinda Pennington