William F. Penney

William F. Penney
MHA
Penney in 1920
Member of the Newfoundland House of Assembly for Carbonear
In office
1919–1923
MonarchGeorge V
Prime MinisterRichard Squires
Preceded byJohn R. Goodison
Succeeded byJames Moore
Personal details
Born
William F. Penney

1862
Carbonear, Colony of Newfoundland
Died1934(1934-00-00) (aged 71–72)
Political partyLiberal Reform
OccupationPolitician, Businessman

William F. Penney (1862 – 1934) was a merchant, judge and political figure in Newfoundland. He represented Carbonear in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1919 to 1923 as a Liberal Reform party member. His surname also appears as Penny in some sources.

He was born in Carbonear, the son of Edgar Penney. He entered the family fishery supply business, later opening his own business. Penney married Julia Guy. He was speaker for the Newfoundland House of Assembly from 1920 to 1923. In 1923, he was named district court judge for Carbonear, succeeding his uncle Alfred Penney, who had also served in the Newfoundland assembly.

References

  • Smallwood, Joseph R (1993). Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador. Vol. v. 4. p. 249. ISBN 0-9693422-4-1.


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