1821 - Birth of his father John at Ferring, Sussex, England 

12 Oct 1824 - Christening of his mother Elizabeth at Clapham, Sussex, England 

1824 - Birth of his mother Elizabeth at Clapham, Sussex, England 

8 Oct 1844 - Baptism at St. Andrew, Ferring, Sussex, England 

1844 - Birth at Ferring, Sussex, England 

20 Sep 1845 - Marriage of parents at St. Andrew, Ferring, Sussex, England 

30 Mar 1851 - Census Record: James Penfold - Son Age: 6 Occ: Scholar Born in: Ferring Sussex

Bef. 9 Feb 1856 - Death of his father John at East Preston, Sussex, England 

9 Feb 1856 - Burial of his father John at St. Andrew's Churchyard, Ferring, Sussex, England 

6 Aug 1890 - Burial of his mother Elizabeth at Lyminster, Sussex, England 

1890 - Death of his mother Elizabeth at Wick, Sussex, England