The Penningtons, Beesons and Mendenhalls all lived within close proximity in Randolph County North Carolina. There is some speculation that Levi's wife, Martha, was either a Mendenhall or a Beeson.
Levi in on the Rowan County Tax Rolls from 1755 through 1799.
Levi's will , dated 5 December 1789 and probated Jun 1790 [Will Book I, Page 79] nmaes his wife and children. [http://www.members.home.net/bobpenn1/levireg/d5368html] "To son Levi - 110 acres whereon he now lives. To wife Martha & daughter Elizabeth Beeson, the 100 acres wheeon I now live...the remainder of my estate to be equally divided between my five children: Isaac, Rachel, Mary, Levi & Elizabeth." He further mentions Elizabeth's children and Levi Jr's son, also named Levi.