Ferrell McGehee1761–
- Name
- Ferrell McGehee
- Given names
- Ferrell
- Surname
- McGehee
 Birth | about 1761 23 16 |
 Historical Event | The French & Indian War between 1754 and 1763Note: The French and Indian War is the American name for the North American theater of the Seven Years War, fought primarily between the colonies of British America and New France - http://goo.gl/SiIuNc |
 Birth of a brother | Henry McGehee Jr about 1772 (Age 11 years) |
| Death of a paternal grandfather | James Mackgehee before August 2, 1774 (Age 13 years) |
 Death | unknown |
| Probate | November 23, 1774 (Age 13 years) Note: James McGehee Estate Sale: Sheriff Pope oversaw the Sale held on November 23, 1774. The Estate contents sold for 25 Pounds 18 Shillings 3 Pence which would be worth in excess of $4000 USD in 2019. The Estate contents were sold to the following attendees: Joseph McGehee -> 2 feather beds and furniture, 1 waster tub, 2 pigeons, 1 iron pot, hooks, bed, 1 pair cotton cards, one wooden bowl, 2 pieces of leather, 6 pewter plates, 9 spoons, 2 dishes, 2 jack leg, hives, 3 forks, 1 basin, 2 old hoes, 1 grubbing hoe, 1 old narrow ax, 1 pair pinches, 1 pair of nippers, 3 stools, 2 benches, 1 collar and hammer, 1 bread tray, 1 old chest, 1 peck of salt, 3 cows, 2 yearlings, 1 two year old, 2 heifers, 1 mug, 9 head of hogs Ferrell McGehee-> 1 razor and hone Armstead Roberts-> 1 mare and bridle Mrs McGehee (presumed to be Rebecca Pruitt/McGehee)-> 1 spinning woolen wheel, 1 pair of wooden scales John Nevells-> 1 pair of iron wedges Thomas Gowin-> 2 old hilling hoes John Champion-> 1 iron pestle Joseph Wade-> 1 Table Luke Harp-> 1 meal sifter Charles McGehee-> 1 hand saw, 1 man’s saddle William Gray-> 1 smoothing iron, 1 shoe hammer |
| Death of a paternal grandmother | Rebecca Prewitt after November 23, 1774 (Age 13 years) Note: Referring to the James McGehee Estate Sale held on November 23, 1774.... it is noted that a Mrs McGehee purchased some items. It is assumed that this was Rebecca McGehee (nee Prewitt); so, she would have died after this date. More work is needed to find her actual death date. |
| Historical Event | Influenza Epidemic between 1775 and 1776 (Age 14 years)Note: In 1775, there was an epidemic of unknown cause in North America (especially New England,) followed in 1775-1776 by what is described as one of the worst worldwide influenza epidemics - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_epidemics |
 Military | Ferrell McGehee Revolutionary War Pay Voucher June 12 1783_1 June 2, 1783 (Age 22 years) |
| Military | Revolutionary War June 12, 1783 (Age 22 years) |
| Military | Ferrell McGehee Revolutionary War Pay Voucher June 12 1783_3 June 12, 1783 (Age 22 years) |
| Historical Event | The American Revolution from 1775 to 1783 (Age 14 years)Note: The Thirteen American Colonies broke from the British Empire and formed the independent nation, the United States of America - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Revolution |
| Historical Event | Yellow Fever Epidemic between 1793 and 1798 (Age 32 years)Note: More than 4,000 Philadelphia residents died from yellow fever - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow_Fever_Epidemic_of_1793 |
| Historical Event | The Louisiana Purchase 1803 (Age 42 years)Note: Napoleon Bonaparte agrees to sell 828,000 square miles of land to the United States for $15 million - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louisiana_Purchase |
| Death of a brother | Henry McGehee Jr January 15, 1810 (Age 49 years) |
| Historical Event | War of 1812 between 1812 and 1815 (Age 51 years)Note: War of 1812 between the Americans and the British. The Creek (or Red Stick) War in Alabama had different origins, but it coincided with the war of 1812, and the U.S. treated it as a part of the larger war, with Jackson and his forces also in charge of defeating the Creeks - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_of_1812 |
| Death of a mother | Sarah Hughes Ottertail September 28, 1828 (Age 67 years) |
| Historical Event | Cholera Epidemic 1832 (Age 71 years)Note: Cholera killed 4,340 people in New Orleans & over 3,000 in New York City - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cholera_outbreaks_and_pandemics |
| Death of a father | Henry McGehee Sr about 1835 (Age 74 years) |
| Historical Event | The Texas Revolution between October 1835 and April 1836 (Age 74 years)Note: The Texas Revolution (or Texas War of Independence) was fought from October 2, 1835 to April 21, 1836 between Mexico and the Texas (Tejas) portion of the Mexican state of Coahuila y Tejas. The Texas Revolution erupted in 1836, after Texas declared its independence from Mexico. Mexico responded by invading Texas, where General Santa Anna won decisive victories in the battles of the Alamo and Goliad. The war ended at the Battle of San Jacinto (about 20 miles) east of modern day downtown Houston) where General Sam Houston led the Texas Army to victory in 18 minutes over a portion of the Mexican Army under Santa Anna, who was captured shortly after the battle. The conclusion of the war resulted in the creation of the Republic of Texas - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Revolution |
| Historical Event | Mexican-American War from 1846 to 1848 (Age 85 years)Note: The Mexican-American War was an armed conflict between the United States of America and the United Mexican States from 1846 to 1848 in the wake of the 1845 U.S. annexation of Texas, which Mexico considered part of its territory despite the 1836 Texas Revolution - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican%E2%80%93American_War |
| Historical Event | Influenza Epidemic between 1857 and 1859 (Age 96 years)Note: In 1857-1859, there was an extremely severe worldwide outbreak of influenza - http://www.flutrackers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3884 |
| Historical Event | American Civil War between April 1861 and May 1865 (Age 100 years)Note: In the spring of 1861, tensions between the northern and southern United States over issues including state's right versus federal authority, westward expansion and slavery exploded into the American Civil War - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Civil_War |
| Historical Event | The Alaska Purchase 1867 (Age 106 years)Note: The Alaska Purchase was the purchase of 586,412 square miles of new territory by the United States from the Russian Empire (a bargain at two cents an acre) - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Purchase |
| Historical Event | Yellow Fever Epidemic 1867 (Age 106 years)Note: 3,093 perished from yellow fever in New Orleans - http://historyengine.richmond.edu/episodes/view/306 |
| Historical Event | Transcontinental Railroad completed 1869 (Age 108 years)Note: The First Transcontinental Railroad was a 1,907-mile contiguous railroad line constructed between 1863 and 1869 across the western United States to connect the Pacific coast with the existing Eastern U.S. rail network - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Transcontinental_Railroad |
| Identification number | L8RY-QRM Type: FamilySearch |
| Family with parents |
| father |
Henry McGehee Sr Birth: about 1738 40 36 — Georgia, United States Death: about 1835 — Georgia, United States |
| mother |
Sarah Hughes Ottertail Birth: about 1745 — Cherokee, Iowa, United States Death: September 28, 1828 — Indian, Georgia, United States |
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Marriage: about 1757 — Georgia, United States |
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5 years himself |
Ferrell McGehee Birth: about 1761 23 16 — Georgia, United States Death: |
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12 years younger brother |
Henry McGehee Jr Birth: about 1772 34 27 — Georgia, United States Death: January 15, 1810 — Georgia, United States |
| Probate | James McGehee Estate Sale: Sheriff Pope oversaw the Sale held on November 23, 1774. The Estate contents sold for 25 Pounds 18 Shillings 3 Pence which would be worth in excess of $4000 USD in 2019. The Estate contents were sold to the following attendees: Joseph McGehee -> 2 feather beds and furniture, 1 waster tub, 2 pigeons, 1 iron pot, hooks, bed, 1 pair cotton cards, one wooden bowl, 2 pieces of leather, 6 pewter plates, 9 spoons, 2 dishes, 2 jack leg, hives, 3 forks, 1 basin, 2 old hoes, 1 grubbing hoe, 1 old narrow ax, 1 pair pinches, 1 pair of nippers, 3 stools, 2 benches, 1 collar and hammer, 1 bread tray, 1 old chest, 1 peck of salt, 3 cows, 2 yearlings, 1 two year old, 2 heifers, 1 mug, 9 head of hogs Ferrell McGehee-> 1 razor and hone Armstead Roberts-> 1 mare and bridle Mrs McGehee (presumed to be Rebecca Pruitt/McGehee)-> 1 spinning woolen wheel, 1 pair of wooden scales John Nevells-> 1 pair of iron wedges Thomas Gowin-> 2 old hilling hoes John Champion-> 1 iron pestle Joseph Wade-> 1 Table Luke Harp-> 1 meal sifter Charles McGehee-> 1 hand saw, 1 man’s saddle William Gray-> 1 smoothing iron, 1 shoe hammer |