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Note: The 1850 census shows James Pender, married to Catherine, living the the 6th ward of Pittsburgh. His occupation is listed as "drayman." One child is shown, a son James. According to J.J. Houlihan, James Pender, Sr. died in 1850; if that year is correct, it was after the June census date.
James Pender is allegedly buried in the Gallagher plot at Calvary Cemetery, lot 157, section E along with his son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter Genevieve/Jean. However, his death occurred almost 50 years prior to that plot being purchased & I doubt that he's buried there.
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"The Surnames of Ireland" reports the name Pender as being a shortened version of Prendergast, one of the powerful families which came to Ireland at the time of the Anglo-Norman invasion. They are still found mainly in the places of their original settlement (Mayo, Tipperary). Some in Mayo assumed the name Fitzmaurice.
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RESEARCH NOTES: The 1841 Pittsburgh Bus Directory lists no Penders. The 1847 Pittsburgh Directory lists only a Thomas Pender, laborer, Webster St. between Tunnel & High. The 1852 Pittsburgh Directory lists only a Patrick Pender, laborer, at 151 Webster St. The "Pittsburgh & Allegheny Directory 1868-69" lists other Penders, possible relatives: Daniel J. engineer 27 Wylie George brass finisher 43 Fayette Michael brass finisher Duquesne Brass Works Michael watchmaker 44 Fayette St Patrick policeman 197 Webster St. (possibly same one listed in 1852 Directory as laborer, 151 Webster St.) Thomas A. agent 60 Wylie St
The 1840 PA census lists 2 Thos. Penders in Pittsburgh, page 334 & p422 The 1850 census lists James, as indicated above. The 1860 PA census lists James, page. 369/Pitts; Wm. page. 209/Tx Twp/Wayne & no Thomas
Vol. I, "The Famine Immigrants- Passenger Lists of Irish immigrants Arriving at the Port of NY" lists 2 Thomas Penders, possible brothers of James....Thos. Pender, 24, shoemaker, on the "Perseverance" arrived 18 May 1847 in NY from Dublin and Thos. Pender, 26, farmer, on the "Hynderford" arrived 4 June 1847 at NY from Glasgow.
A Thomas Pender filed initial naturalization papers in Allegheny Co. PA in 1840, born Ireland, date of intention filed 13 Oct. 1840 (per Vol. 1 of "Immigrants who Applied for Naturalization in District Court, Allegheny Co.").
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