c.1833 Born in Glasgow, son of James Penman, a hand loom weaver, and his wife Janet
1851 An iron dresser, living with his parents and siblings[1]
1861 An iron dresser, living with his parents in Glasgow and Janet Penman 28, James Penman 1[2]
1862 Married Sarah Dowie in Springburn[3]
c.1865 Moved to Liverpool with his family where 2 further children were born.
1871 Foundry labourer, lived in Liverpool, with Janet Penman 37, James Penman 10, Robert Penman 7, Margaret Penman 6, Jennie Penman 2[4]
1881 Boiler maker, employing 45 men and 10 boys, lived in Barony with Sarah Penman 52, William Penman 24, Robert R Penman 17, Alexander Penman 15, Margaret Penman 13[5]
1891 Robert Penman 58, boiler maker, lived in Glasgow, Bridgeton, with William Penman 34, boiler maker and Margaret Penman 23[6]
1896 Died.