Gertrude Penhall (also known as Gertrude Leah Barker-Penhall; 1846 – December 10, 1929), a California pioneer and early settler, was also an American civic leader and clubwoman.[1] She was one of the oldest residents of Nevada County, California where she spent practically all of her life. Penhall took an active part in civic and social affairs, as well as movements that had for their aim the improvement of the county and that tended to enhance the comfort and happiness of its people.[2]
- ^ California State Library 1922, p. 71.
- ^ Lardner & Brock 1924, pp. 520–22.