John Pennefather of Compsey

✓ John Pennefather of Compsey, co. Tipperary, younger son of Cornet Matthew Pennefather (I99021), the Irish founder; BLGI 1912 'Pennefather of Rathsallagh': the Cornet 'm. and had (with another son, John, of Compsey) a son and heir, MATTHEW'. Father of an only daughter and heir, who m. her cousin Kingsmill Pennefather of New Park. Wife not named. Source: Burke's Landed Gentry of Ireland (1912), 'Pennefather of Rathsallagh' p.553, archive.org genealogicalhera00burkuoft, read 27 Oct 2026. [DIRECT ANCESTOR OF THE COMPILER: flag added 27 Oct 2026 by walking the tree from Aynsley, so that this marker is reliable and can be searched.]