• Christened: 26 Mar 1817, Helston, Cornwall ¹
• Died: Jun 1844, on board the brig Sealark, Isle of Ascension

  Research Notes:

Lately on board of H.M. brig Sealark, on the coast of Africa, James, son of Mr. Penberthy, of Helston, aged 27 years.

Penzance Gazette and West Cornwall Advertiser, 12 Jun 1844, p. 4

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Lately at the Isle of Ascension on the coast of Africa, aged 29*, Mr. James Penberthy, second son of Mr. Penberthy, Helston, Purser and Paymaster of H.M.B. Sealark. His amiable disposition and gentlemanly manner had endeared him to all who had the pleasure of his acquantance.

* This should be 27, as reported in other newspaper notices (e.g. above).

Cornwall Royal Gazette, Friday, 14 Jun 1844, p. 3