Record #:

10200

Author(s):

Roger, Lou

Abstract:

John Penn was born in Caroline County, Virginia, and later relocated to Granville County, North Carolina. In a short time he was one of the colonial leaders of his country and state and was one of three North Carolinians who signed the Declaration of Independence.

Source:

We the People of North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 6 Issue 8, Dec 1948, p22-23, 27, por, bibl

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History, Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775; Penn, John, 1740-1788

Record #:

22059

Author(s):

Pittman, Thomas M.

Abstract:

This article discusses the life and times of 18th century North Carolinian John Penn. A lawyer from a well to do family, Penn was a political leader in Revolutionary North Carolina and a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Source:

The North Carolina Booklet (NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 4 Issue 5, Sept 1904, p4-23, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Penn, John, 1740-1788; North Carolina--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775