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S.S. Pennewill

Photograph of S.S. Pennewill Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
S.S.
Surname
Pennewill
Occupation
Governor

The Name S.S.

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The Pennewill Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
Possibly derived from a place name combining 'Penn' with 'will' or 'well', referring to an enclosure near a spring.
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Source

Library of Congress

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