Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....Penrose, William
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by 
J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
Warrington Township


   WILLIAM PENROSE P.O. Neshaminy, is the great-grandson of 
Samuel Penrose, and grandson of William Penrose, natives of 
Quakertown, in this county.  His parents were Jarrett and 
Tacy S. (Kirk) Penrose.  William was born July 31, 1847.  He 
was reared a farmer and until his marriage resided with his 
parents, after which he removed to the farm which his wife 
inherited in this township and which has since been their 
home.  December 14, 1871, he was married to Hannah, daughter 
of Morris Paul, who was born May 26, 1850.  They had four 
children:  J. Howard, born May 10, 1873; Morris Paul, 
November 8, 1875; William, October 16, 1877, and Lydia H., 
April 28, 1880.  Mr. Penrose and his wife are members of the 
Society of Friends.