Background
MUNCASTER, Josslyn Francis Pennington was born on December 25, 1834 in Hamilton Place, London. Succeeded brother 1862.
MUNCASTER, Josslyn Francis Pennington was born on December 25, 1834 in Hamilton Place, London. Succeeded brother 1862.
Studied at Hatfield private school. Eton. Army, Capt 90th Light Infantry.
Served in Crimea, 1854-1856. In trenches and two attacks on Redan and storming party (medal and clasp, Turkish medal). Afterwards Captain Rifle Brigade.
Member of Parliament W. Cumberland, 1872-1880. Egremont Division of Cumberland, 1885-1892. Late Colonel East York Militia.
Late Lieut, in Yorkshire Hussars. Owns about 15,000 acres, and minerals in Lancashire. Josslyn Francis Pennington; Baronet 1676; Baron United Kingdom 1898; Lord - Lieutenant Company Cumberland since 1876; Honourable Colonel Cumberland Volunteers, Volunteer Officers' Decoration.
Clubs: Army and Navy, Carlton.
Country life.
Heir: Honourable Alan J. Pennington.