In 1833 he was living with his parents in Sidemoor, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire2142.
In 1851 he was living with his parents in Sidemoor, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire1636.
In 1852 he was living in Sidemoor, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire2395.
In 1858 he witnessed the marriage of his brother David Penrice2396.
In 1861 he was living in Wellington Row, Sidemoor, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire1754.
In 1863 he charged Samuel Deakin with assault for striking him in the face. The case was adjourned for one week to allow the parties to gather evidence2399. The following week the case was dismissed owing to contradictory evidence2400.
In 1871 he was living in Wellington Row, Sidemoor, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire1138.
In 1881 he was living in Wellington Row, Sidemoor, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire1139.

William Penrice, a bachelor aged 19 whose occupation was nailor, married Elizabeth Robeson, a spinster aged 20 whose occupation was also nailor. The bride and groom were both residing in Sidemoor, Bromsgrove. The groom's father was Joseph Penrice and his occupation was nailor. The bride's father was William Robeson and his occupation was nailor. The marriage was performed at the Independent Chapel, Bromsgrove according to the rites of the Independents. The ceremony was performed by John Parson, Minister and Joseph Witheford, Registrar. The bride and groom both made their marks. The marriage was witnessed by Benamin Kimberley (signed) and Ann Bourne (by mark)2397.