The Shemwell Family

Thomas Henry “Tom” ShemwellAge: 41 years18441886

Name
Thomas Henry “Tom” Shemwell
Given names
Thomas Henry
Surname
Shemwell
Nickname
Tom
Birth September 22, 1844 29 32
Birth of a brotherJohn Elam Shemwell
August 6, 1846 (Age 22 months)
Census June 1, 1850 (Age 5 years)
Death of a paternal grandmotherMariam Jones “Milly” Whatley
October 16, 1858 (Age 14 years)

Census June 1, 1860 (Age 15 years)
MarriageSarah Margaret “Sally” ElamView this family
February 13, 1869 (Age 24 years)
Death of a maternal grandfatherHugh Evans
before 1870 (Age 25 years)

Census June 1, 1870 (Age 25 years)
Birth of a daughter
#1
Elizabeth Anne “Lizzie” Shemwell
February 11, 1871 (Age 26 years)
Birth of a son
#2
Samuel Allen Shemwell
December 9, 1874 (Age 30 years)
Death of a fatherZachariah Thomas “Z T” Shemwell
August 31, 1876 (Age 31 years)
Birth of a daughter
#3
Mary Lelia Shemwell
October 11, 1878 (Age 34 years)
Census June 1, 1880 (Age 35 years)
Birth of a daughter
#4
Susan Evans “Sudie” Shemwell
June 3, 1881 (Age 36 years)
Birth of a daughter
#5
Willie Fossie Shemwell
January 20, 1884 (Age 39 years)
Death of a motherElizabeth “Betsey” Evans
estimated January 25, 1884 (Age 39 years)

Note: Her death date is unknown, it was believed to be 25 Jan 1884 but her will was dated in 1889.
Death of a brotherJoseph H Shemwell
February 7, 1886 (Age 41 years)

Death April 1, 1886 (Age 41 years)
Address: District 4
Birth of a daughter
#6
Tommie Sarah Shemwell
July 10, 1886 (3 months after death)
Burial
Cemetery - also add to Place of burial: Shemwell Cemetery
Family with parents - View this family
father
mother
Marriage: February 22, 1838Stewart, Tennessee, United States
22 months
elder brother
Joseph H Shemwell
Birth: 1839 24 27Tennessee, United States
Death: February 7, 1886
6 years
himself
22 months
younger brother
Mother’s family with Gilman Moore - View this family
step-father
mother
Marriage: July 23, 1828Davidson, Tennessee, United States
Family with Sarah Margaret “Sally” Elam - View this family
himself
wife
Marriage: February 13, 1869Stewart, Tennessee, United States
2 years
daughter
4 years
son
4 years
daughter
Mary Lelia Shemwell
Birth: October 11, 1878 34 32Stewart, Tennessee, United States
Death: December 29, 1973Pembroke, Christian, Kentucky, United States
3 years
daughter
Susan Evans “Sudie” Shemwell
Birth: June 3, 1881 36 35Stewart, Tennessee, United States
Death: April 19, 1953Clarksville, Montgomery, Tennessee, United States
3 years
daughter
Willie Fossie Shemwell
Birth: January 20, 1884 39 38Tennessee, United States
Death: January 1, 1967Henderson, Kentucky, United States
3 years
daughter
Tommie Sarah Shemwell
Birth: July 10, 1886 41 40Stewart, Tennessee, United States
Death: July 23, 1913Lafayette, Christian, Kentucky, United States

Thomas Henry “Tom” Shemwell has 59 first cousins recorded

Father's family (52)

Parents Allen J “A J” Shemwell + Elizabeth Nolan Lassiter
Parents Harrison Higgs “Harry” Shemwell + Elizabeth “Lizzie” Cheek
2Iowa Shemwell18601905
5Mary Ann Shemwell18651936
Parents Harrison Higgs “Harry” Shemwell + Martha Sinnot
1Elizabeth Shemwell18381901
3Frank H Shemwell18441885
Parents Samuel Hester + Eleanor Kittrell “Ellen” Shemwell
2Henry James Hester18291881
3Robert A Hester18311901
6Fredonia Hester18391862
Parents Thomas Charles Hewell + Mary Lucinda Shemwell
3Edward Boyd Hewell18421900
Parents Dr. James Jackson “J J” Shemwell + Elizabeth Nolin
Parents Dr. James Jackson “J J” Shemwell + Olivia “Ollie” McCauley
1James H Shemwell18491900
2Edward Shemwell18541917
7Emma Jane Shemwell18641944
Parents Joseph Daniel “Joe” Clardy + Emily Ellen Shemwell
2Athalia E Clardy18471923
4Ellen C Clardy18521855
6Elizabeth Clardy18641870
Parents David Mushet + Mary Ann Shemwell
1Richard Mushet18471849
2Kate Mushet18481932
Census1850 United States - Census transcript - Zachariah Thomas Shemwell - Household

Stewart, Tennessee, United States

NameAgeSexRaceOccupationAssetsBirthplaceMmthEduInfirm
Thomas Shemwell35MWFarmerTN
Elizabeth Shemwell36FWTN
Joseph Shemwell11MWTN
Thomas Shemwell6MWTN
John Shemwell4MWTN

Census1860 United States - Census transcript - Zachariah Thomas Shemwell - Household

District 4, Tobacco Port P. O. Stewart, Tennessee, United States

NameAgeSexRaceOccupationAssetsBirthplaceMmthEduInfirm
Thomas Shemwell45MWFarmerTN
Betsy Shemwell47FWTN
Joseph Shemwell21MWTN
Thomas Shemwell16MWTN
John Shemwell14MWTN

Census1870 United States - Census transcript - Thomas Henry Shemwell - Household

Stewart, Tennessee, United States

NameAgeSexRaceOccupationAssetsBirthplaceParBmthMmthEduInfirm
Thomas Shemwell27MWFarmerTN
Sarah Shemwell24FWKeeping HouseTN

Notes: next door to parents

Census1880 United States - Census transcript - Thomas Henry Shemwell - Household

Dist. 4 Saline/ Tobacco Port, Stewart, Tennessee,

NameRaceSexAgeBmthRelationMCYrsMOccupationHealthMnsUEduEng?BPFBPMBP
Thomas Henry ShemwellWM35headM11FarmerTNTNTN
Sarah Margaret WF33wifeM11TNTNTN
Elizabeth Anne ShemwellWF9daughterS-TNTNTN
Samuel Allen ShemwellWM5sonS-TNTNTN
Mary Lelia ShemwellWF1daughterS-TNTNTN

Notes: Next door to mother

Note
Source: "The Dover Courier" Newspaper, a weekly newspaper of Stewart County, Tennessee Date of Newspaper: Friday, June 18, 1886 #1 Article Title: "Insolvent Notice" Having suggested to the Clerk of County Court, the insolvency of the estate of T. H. Shemwell, deceased. All persons having claims against said estate must file them properly authenticated with said Clerk on or before November 18, 1886 so they may be paid off prograta according to law. Signed A.C. Ellis, Administrator #2 Article Title: "For Sale" One-Third interest in Mrs. Elizabeth Shemwell's farm in District 4, Stewart County, on the Cumberland River. This is one of the best farms on the river and parties can have their choice of the two shares. For terms and further information, apply to or address. Dr. W. Brandon Bumpus Mills, Tennessee