| Cynthia
Penn, born most likely about 1810 in Henry County, Kentucky.
Cynthia married William S. Pulliam in Franklin County, Kentucky on July 5, 1826, ceremony being performed by Abraham Cook. Cynthia Pulliam is buried in the Penn family graveyard at Stoney Creek in Franklin County, Kentucky. Her tombstone states "died July 7, 1830 in her 29th year." The date of death or age must be in error. It would indicate Cynthia's birth about 1801. This is impossible if her father was born about 1788 as indicated by 1850 census. Charles Penn would have only been 13 years of age when Cynthia was born. And, Charles Penn did not marry Margaret Winter until 1809. More probable is Cynthia was 20 years of age at her death. William and Cynthia Penn Pulliam had one known son. Charles Penn in his 1858 will named his grandson, William Pulliam and granddaughter, Margaret Brawner. Some Brawner researchers believe Margaret Pulliam born about 1829, who married John Edward Brawner on January 3, 1844 in Oldham County, Kentucky was the daughter of Cynthia Penn and William Pulliam. John and Margaret are listed on the 1850 and 1860 Franklin County, Kentucky census with their children; William F. Brawner, Walter T. Brawner, James R. Brawner, George W. Brawner, Charles R. Brawner, Cynthia J. Brawner and Fielding E. Brawner. John Brawner was born November 18, 1821 and died April 2, 1863. He is buried in the Penn family graveyard at Stoney Creek in Franklin County, Kentucky. Margaret's death and burial is unknown. Margaret Brawner is named in the 1858 will of Charles Penn as my granddaughter, Margaret Brawner. Cynthia Penn Pulliam was not named in the will of her father. |
| William
Penn, born December 15, 1811 in Kentucky. He married
Susannah "Susan" Robinson, however, their marriage has not been located. William died in Franklin County, Kentucky in May of 1854. William and Susan are listed on the 1850 Franklin County census. Also living with them is William's brother, Charles R. Penn. Franklin County vital statistics state, "William Penn, married, hotel keeper, resident of Frankfort, KY, died May 1854, from cancer of the stomach, son of Charles Penn." William left a will in Franklin County, Will BK 2, page 247, naming his wife Susannah sole executrix. Susannah Penn, was born on September 28, 1822 and died February 18, 1856. She left a will in Franklin County Will BK 3, page 11. William and Susan are buried in the Frankfort Cemetery, Section L. There are no known children from this marriage. |
| James
Penn, born about 1813, Kentucky. His marriage bond to
Eliza Evans is located in Franklin County, Kentucky, August 14, 1849. Eliza, born about 1825 in the District of Columbia, was the daughter of Robert Evans, a bar keeper from Maryland, and his wife Jane. James Penn listed his occupation as a stone mason on the 1850 Franklin County, Kentucky census, page 45. Two known children were born and births listed in the Franklin County vital statistics as James B. Penn, born 1852 and Elizabeth Ann Penn, born 1855, children of James Penn and Eliza Evans. James was named in the 1858 will of his father to equally share in the division of the farm, after the death of his mother. |
| Jane
Penn, born about 1815, in Kentucky. Jane married
William Smither, bond Franklin County, Kentucky, November 24, 1834. She was named in the April 2, 1855 will of her brother, Charles Riley Penn, as my sister, Jane Smither, widow of William Smither, deceased. Her father, Charles Penn, stated in his will he held a mortgage on a house and lot in Frankfort, for which Jane was released. Jane Penn is listed on the 1860 census for Franklin County, Kentucky with her children; Charles R., Margaret A., Daniel, Eliza J. , Susan, Mary C. , Jacob and James T. Smither. |
| Squire
Penn, born December 14, 1818 and died April 30, 1879. He
married Elton Ann Aynes, bond Franklin County, Kentucky, August 23, 1842. Elton Ann was born November 3, 1821 and died October 27, 1902. She is buried by her husband in the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin County, Kentucky. Squire and Elton are listed on the 1850 Franklin County census, page 78 with children; William S. Penn, Eliza J. Penn, Margaret Penn, and John C. Penn. Franklin County vital statistics list the death Jacob W. Penn, July 28, 1853 the one year old son of Squire and Ellen Penn. Squire was named in the 1858 will of his father to equally share in the division of the farm, after the death of his mother. |
| Rebecca
Ann Penn, born about 1820 probably in Franklin County, Kentucky.
Her marriage bond to Edward D. Haslett is located in Franklin County, Kentucky, January 14, 1842. The family is listed on the 1850 Franklin County, Kentucky census, page 35b along with their children; John Hassett, Margaret Hassett, Charles Hassett and Edmond Hassett. Edward gives his birthplace as Ireland and occupation as a tavern keeper. Rebecca Penn Hassett was named in the 1858 will of her father, however, since advancements had been made to her and her husband, she was to receive only a negro girl named Caroline. |
| Jacob
W. Penn, born about 1823, probably in Franklin County, Kentucky
died August 10, 1851. He is buried in the Penn family graveyard, Stoney Creek, Franklin County, Kentucky. He is not named in the 1858 will of his father. |
| Margaret
A. Penn, born about 1825 probably in Franklin County,
Kentucky. Penn family researchers believe Margaret to be a daughter of Charles Penn instead of a granddaughter. |
| Charles
Riley Penn, born about 1826. Charles R. Penn was living
with his brother, William Penn in 1850 and is listed on the Franklin County, Kentucky census. He list his occupation as a bar keeper. There is no evidence that Charles was married. He died on April 16, 1855 and is buried in the Frankfort Cemetery, Section L. He left a will recorded in Franklin County, Kentucky Will BK 3, page 7. In his will dated April 2, 1855, he names Susan Penn, widow of his brother, William Penn and his sister, Jane Smither, widow of William Smither, deceased. Charles Riley was not named in the 1858 will of his father, Charles Penn. |
| Hiram
Penn, born July 28, 1828 in Franklin County, Kentucky. He
married Martha E. Evans, born about 1820 in the District of Columbia. Although not proven, may be a sister to Eliza Evans, wife of brother James. The birth on the tombstone of Martha Penn (wife of Hiram) according to Church and Family Graveyards of Franklin County, reads November 4, 1842, This must be an error. The marriage bond of Hiram Penn and Martha Evans is recorded in Franklin County, Kentucky, August 30, 1849. The family is listed on the 1850 and 1860 census for Franklin County, Kentucky, with their children; Hiram Penn, Martha Penn, Margaret Penn, and Charles Penn. Hiram died on September 16, 1897 and is buried beside Martha in the Antioch Christian Church Cemetery, in Franklin County, Kentucky. Hiram was named in the 1858 will of his father to equally share in the division of the farm after the death of his mother. |
| Robert
F. Penn, born February 23, 1831 in Franklin County, Kentucky.
Robert married America "Mary Frances" Riner on December 27, 1855, Franklin County, Kentucky. The family is listed on the 1860 census for Franklin County, Kentucky along with their daughter, Margaret Penn. Also living in the household is Robert's mother Margaret Penn, age 69. Robert died in Franklin County, Kentucky on December 13, 1894. He and America are buried in the Antioch Christian Church Cemetery, Franklin County, Kentucky. Robert was named in the 1858 will of his father to equally share in the division of the farm after the death of his mother. |
Sources:
The History of Franklin County, Kentucky, by L.F. Johnson
Frankfort 200 Celebration 1786-1986, by Frankfort's 200th Birthday Historical
Research Committee
Franklin County, Kentucky 1850 and 1860
census
Franklin County, Kentucky marriage
records
Franklin County, Kentucky wills
Church and Family Graveyard of Franklin County, Kentucky,
by KGS
Index of the Frankfort Cemetery
Personal research of
Anne H.
Lee
Personal research of
Steven L.
Penn
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