A census record from 1880 documents the Penney family members’ names (James C., Mary F., Mittie B., Eli, Mollie, James, and Mattie), their ages, Mr. Penney’s occupation, the value of the Penney estate, and their places of birth.

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A census record from 1880 documents the Penney family
Tenth Census of the United States, 1880, “Caldwell County, Missouri,” T9, roll #677, Caldwell County, Town of Hamilton, Page 298-D, Family #41, Dwelling #39.

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