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John B. Penington | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Delaware's at-large district | |
| In office March 4, 1887 – March 3, 1891 | |
| Preceded by | Charles B. Lore |
| Succeeded by | John W. Causey |
| Attorney General of Delaware | |
| In office 1874–1879 | |
| Governor | James Ponder John P. Cochran |
| Preceded by | Charles B. Lore |
| Succeeded by | George Gray |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 20, 1825 New Castle, Delaware, U.S. |
| Died | June 1, 1902 (aged 76) Dover, Delaware, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Jefferson College |
| Profession | Lawyer |
John Brown Penington (December 20, 1825 – June 1, 1902) was an American lawyer and politician, from Dover, in Kent County, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic Party who served as Attorney General of Delaware and two terms as U. S. Representative from Delaware.