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John Pennoyer

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John Pennoyer

Birth
Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Death
28 Aug 1856 (aged 76)
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Burial
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
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Pennoyer School History

During the 1830's, the Pennoyer family came from new England and settled in what is now known as Norridge. The land they settled laid between what is now East River Road and Cumberland Avenue. In 1838, men from the community met at the home of John Pennoyer to discuss the plans for the development of a school. The school begin in 1839, in his home. John Pennoyer had a daughter Susan, and two sons, Stephan and James. James and Susan taught American Indian farmers in their home for one year until a new school house could be built. John Pennoyer donated land for the one room school house located at Higgins and Canfield Roads. It was completed in 1841. The school was named after James M. Pennoyer. Susan was the first teacher at the new school.

from the web site of Pennoyer School District No 79, North Cumberland Avenue, Norridge, IL
Pennoyer School History

During the 1830's, the Pennoyer family came from new England and settled in what is now known as Norridge. The land they settled laid between what is now East River Road and Cumberland Avenue. In 1838, men from the community met at the home of John Pennoyer to discuss the plans for the development of a school. The school begin in 1839, in his home. John Pennoyer had a daughter Susan, and two sons, Stephan and James. James and Susan taught American Indian farmers in their home for one year until a new school house could be built. John Pennoyer donated land for the one room school house located at Higgins and Canfield Roads. It was completed in 1841. The school was named after James M. Pennoyer. Susan was the first teacher at the new school.

from the web site of Pennoyer School District No 79, North Cumberland Avenue, Norridge, IL


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  • Added: Jul 9, 2012
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93360922/john-pennoyer: accessed ), memorial page for John Pennoyer (16 Jun 1780–28 Aug 1856), Find a Grave Memorial ID 93360922, citing Union Ridge Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Cat (contributor 46600972).