There is a birth for John Penrith in 1869 registered Preston.
His mother's maiden name was Penrith
Richard Clayton married Phoebe Penrith in 1871 at St John, Preston
Marriage: 28 May 1871 St John, Preston, Lancashire, England
Richard Clayton - (X), 20, Beamer, Bachelor, Springfield Rd
Phoebe Penrith - (X), 22, Spinner, Spinster, Duke St East
Groom's Father: William Clayton, Slasher
Bride's Father: James Penrith, Laborer
Witness: Thomas Penrith; Catherine Cullen, (X)
Married by Certificate by: Edmund Lee, Curate