Hi, Robert
My husband's great grandmother was a Penfold - she came from a long line of travellers, which throws up a few problems when trying to anchor them down!
I have found lots of Penfolds around the country, but as yet haven't linked them to the family I know for sure is ours.
This is the info from the 1901 census;
William Penfold M 28 Travelling Pedlar
Bessie Penfold M 24 Travelling Pedlar
John Penfold son 4
Thomas Penfold son 1
Christopher Penfold son 3mths
Living at 27 Calenick Street Kenwyn District, Truro, Cornwall.
I know that they went on to have 10 more children! One of them was Sophie, born 1902.
Do you think there may be a link with your Penfolds?
Best regards,
Frosty