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Henry Edward Penney Mary Jeanette Stowe Penney |
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Henry Edward Penney Bisbee, Arizona, Dept. Sheriff Compiled by, Noma Jane Penney Olafson
Henry had been to the prison to take a prisoner and was on his way back home by stage coach when Jesse James and his gang held it up. Henry was shot in the leg by Jesse and they robbed the stage and left. There are 3 different versions that have been told to Noma Jane Penney Olafson. 1. Henry Edward Penney was shot during the stage hold up by Jesse James. 2. Henry Edward Penney was shot playing quick draw with Billy the Kid or Jesse James. 3. Henry Edward Penney was shot during a bank hold up by Jesse James. A cousin in California has a paper transferring a prisoner from Henry Edward Penney over to Wyatt Earp. Henry Edward Penney’s badge came from New Mexico, there is a name on it: Socorro, NM. |
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Mary Jeanette Stow Penney
Mother and Sons
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Elmer E. Penney
Henry Carl Penney, Jr.
Samuel Penney
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