In 1861 Robert Penny was lodging at 4 Newport Street, St Cuthbert's , Edinburgh. He was aged 17 years and his occupation given as Baker.

Robert Penney (sic) married Sarah Carmichael, daughter of Angus Carmichael and Susan McKeith, on 13 Nov 1871 at Crossmyloof, Parish of Cathcart, County of Renfrew. Robert was listed as Baker (Journeyman), 28y, Bachelor, Sarah as a Domestic Servant, 30y, Widow. The usual residence of both was Crossmyloof, Cathcart. The marriage was witnessed by Thomas McGregor and Mary Irving

In 1881 Robert, Sarah and their first 4 children were living at Campbell's Land Front, Pollockshaws Road, Strathbungo. Their 3rd child, Susan MacKeith (sic) Penney, was born at Bellfield Lane, Portobello, Edinburgh in 1876, so perhaps the family spent a short time in Edinburgh around this time. In 1879, at the death of their 8 month old daughter, Mary Carmichael Penney, they were at Campbell's Back Land, Strathbungo. At this time Robert's occupation was given as Cook (Merchant Service).

By 1891 the family, which now included 7 children, was at 31 Govanhill Street, Govan and in 1901 the family was found at 9 Garturk Street, Govan. On the night of 1901 census (early April), Robert Penney was not listed with the family at 9 Garturk Street and Sarah was "Head of the family".

Robert was admitted to Glasgow Infirmary on 23 April; his address given as 113 Garturk Street.

Robert Penney died 6 May 1901 (4 p.m). at Victoria Infirmary (usual residence 9 Garturk Street, Glasgow) aged 57 years. Cause of death: Fracture of the base of skull. Encephalitis from laceration. His widow, Sarah Penney was informant.

The admissions register of the Victoria Infirmary shows that Mr Penney was admitted on 23 April 1901. He is described as a 58 years old, Protestant, baker. He was admitted to Ward 5.

Robert Penny, 58. Religion: P
Address 113 Garturk Street
Admitted 23 April; discharged 6/5/01.
Fracture of base subdural haem., Result: Death
History: Admitted today suffering from the effects of a fall.
According to the history obtained patient was found lying at the foot of a flight of stairs. He was on his back with the head downwards. Blood was coming from the left ear and about a pint of blood ? was lying on the stones beside him. According to the policeman who brought him here he was quite unconscious when found but how long he had been in that state it was not possible to find out.
There was no vomitus in the neighbourhood nor did any vomiting occur on the way here.
On admission he was smelling strongly of alcohol was fairly sensible however and could give his name and address. Blood was issuing in a now stream from the left ear and both nostrils but more from the left.
No paralysis of the ocular or facial muscles was noted nor was there any inequality of the pupils.
After administration of ..... and ..... the patient vomited several times but beyond being dark in colour and smelling strongly of beer nothing was noticed in it.

The family of Robert Penney and Sarah Carmichael:

4:1 Robert Penney, 23 April 1872, Crossmyloof
4:2 Angus Carmichael Penney, 21 Nov 1873, Crossmyloof
4:3 Susan McKeith Penney, 21 Dec 1875, Portobello, Edinburgh
4:4 Helen Penney, Sept 1877, Strathbungo
4:5 Mary Carmichael Penney, Feb 1879, Strathbungo; d. 4 Nov 1879, Strathbungo
4:6 Archibald Carmichael Penney, 5 June 1881, Strathbungo (my grandfather)
4:7 William John Penney, 1884, Strathbungo
4:8 Sarah Carmichael Penney, 6 June 1886, Govanhill