Penelope Kenny
American murderer
About Penelope Kenny
Penelope Kenny (1719 – December 27, 1739) was an Irish servant who was executed by hanging for the murder of her newborn child in the Province of New Hampshire, along with Sarah Simpson, who was also convicted of murdering her newborn child. Kenny was born in or near Limerick and was 20 years old.
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Who was Penelope Kenny?
American murderer
When did Penelope Kenny die?
Penelope Kenny died on 27 December 1739 in New Hampshire.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Penelope Kenny. https://biography.guide/penelope-kenny/
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