April 22, 2026
The Penelton family hold a reunion every two years in Edwardsville, Ill. It is a time for them to reconnect to their roots. Photo provided by Rise Strategy Group.
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Black Family’s Story Part Of Historic Record Of Illinois
Teri Penelton has been doing research on her family for some time. Retired, Penelton has made researching her family a pastime. She started about 15 or 20 years ago, because she wanted to know more about her family and where they came from.