The Shemwell Family

Name
Carr McGehee
Given names
Carr
Surname
McGehee
Birth June 25, 1795 46 38
Baptism November 1, 1795 (Age 4 months)
Associate: John March McGehee Jr
Associate: Mary Stewart
Birth of a sisterMartha “Patsey” McGehee
October 18, 1797 (Age 2 years)
Death of a paternal grandmotherAnn Nancy Graves
before September 1798 (Age 3 years)
Note: It is assumed that Ann died before Sept 1798 since she is not mentioned in her husband's will.
Historical Event
Yellow Fever Epidemic
between 1793 and 1798
Note: More than 4,000 Philadelphia residents died from yellow fever - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow_Fever_Epidemic_of_1793
Birth of a brotherGarrett Connor McGehee
November 16, 1799 (Age 4 years)
Death of a paternal grandfatherJohn March McGehee Sr
September 1801 (Age 6 years)
Historical Event
The Louisiana Purchase
1803 (Age 7 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 sisterAgnes McGehee
about 1805 (Age 9 years)
Note: Death date is consistent with the fact Agnes was not mentioned in her father's 1824 Will.
Military
Private Carr McGehee - War of 1812
1812 (Age 16 years)

MarriageLucy TateView this family
April 20, 1815 (Age 19 years)
Historical Event
War of 1812
between 1812 and 1815 (Age 16 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
Birth of a son
#1
John Carlton McGehee
May 30, 1818 (Age 22 years)
Census August 7, 1820 (Age 25 years)
Birth of a daughter
#2
Francis Ann McGehee
about 1823 (Age 27 years)
Birth of a daughter
#3
Mary Jane McGehee
about 1824 (Age 28 years)
Death of a brotherJohn Stewart McGehee
before October 1824 (Age 29 years)
Note: John S. McGehee is named as a DECEASED SON in the will of John McGehee (Louisa, Virginia will book 7, page 64).
Will October 24, 1824 (Age 29 years)
Shared note: Will documents the following family members: Wife - Mary, Daughters - Nancy, Lucy, Mary, Jane, Martha and Sons - Dilliard, Carr, Garrett, John (Deceased). Undocumented family members include Agnes and Charles. Assuming they died before 1824.
Birth of a son
#4
James O McGehee
about 1825 (Age 29 years)
Note: James was born in Virginia as per the 1850 Census and attached Birth Record.
Death of a fatherJohn March McGehee Jr
June 4, 1825 (Age 29 years)
Birth of a daughter
#5
Permelia McGehee
October 3, 1826 (Age 31 years)
Death of a daughterPermelia McGehee
October 3, 1826 (Age 31 years)
Birth of a daughter
#6
Martha Elizabeth McGehee
about 1827 (Age 31 years)
Birth of a daughter
#7
Amanda Louise McGehee
November 4, 1829 (Age 34 years)
Birth of a daughter
#8
Mathilda H McGehee
about 1832 (Age 36 years)
Historical Event
Cholera Epidemic
1832 (Age 36 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
Birth of a daughter
#9
Ann Eliza McGehee
about 1834 (Age 38 years)
Historical Event
The Texas Revolution
between October 1835 and April 1836 (Age 40 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
Birth of a daughter
#10
Nancy E McGehee
about 1836 (Age 40 years)
Marriage of a childJohn L PerkinsFrancis Ann McGeheeView this family
October 29, 1839 (Age 44 years)
Census June 1, 1840 (Age 44 years)
Birth of a son
#11
Charles J McGehee
December 8, 1840 (Age 45 years)
Property
1840 Carr McGehee Tax Records
1840 (Age 44 years)
Shared note: Carr McGehee's total property was valued at $3790. This total included (1) 219 acres @ $1550, (2) 4 horses @ $170, (3) 9 cattle at $20, and 3 Slaves @ $2100.
Marriage of a childJohn Carlton McGeheeJuliet Ann PendletonView this family
May 13, 1843 (Age 47 years)
Birth of a grandson
#1
William Carlton “Car” McGehee
November 9, 1844 (Age 49 years)
Birth of a son
#12
Andy Thomas McGehee
December 15, 1845 (Age 50 years)
Note: Appears to be twin of Annie Thomas McGehee who was born on the same day.
Shared note: Some or all of the birth information is based on Source S976" which is a book titled: "Todd County, Kentucky - Family History". See page 250.
Birth of a granddaughter
#2
Annie Thomas McGehee
December 15, 1845 (Age 50 years)
Birth of a grandson
#3
Andy Thomas McGehee
December 15, 1845 (Age 50 years)
Note: Appears to be twin of Annie Thomas McGehee who was born on the same day.
Shared note: Some or all of the birth information is based on Source S976" which is a book titled: "Todd County, Kentucky - Family History". See page 250.
Death of a grandsonAndy Thomas McGehee
December 17, 1845 (Age 50 years)
Shared note: Some or all of the birth information is based on Source S976" which is a book titled: "Todd County, Kentucky - Family History". See page 250.
Death of a sonAndy Thomas McGehee
December 17, 1845 (Age 50 years)
Shared note: Some or all of the birth information is based on Source S976" which is a book titled: "Todd County, Kentucky - Family History". See page 250.
Death of a motherMary Stewart
October 25, 1846 (Age 51 years)
Birth of a granddaughter
#4
Nancy P McGehee
September 26, 1847 (Age 52 years)
Note: Birth place based on 1860 Census
Shared note: Some or all of the birth information is based on Source S976" which is a book titled: "Todd County, Kentucky - Family History". See page 250.
Birth of a granddaughter
#5
Lucy S McGehee
November 1, 1848 (Age 53 years)
Note: Birth place based on 1860 Census
Shared note: Some or all of the birth information is based on Source S976" which is a book titled: "Todd County, Kentucky - Family History". See page 250.
Marriage of a childSanford Pell HarrisonAmanda Louise McGeheeView this family
November 13, 1848 (Age 53 years)
Historical Event
Mexican-American War
from 1846 to 1848 (Age 50 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
Marriage of a childGeorge D GlennMartha Elizabeth McGeheeView this family
January 2, 1849 (Age 53 years)
Census June 1, 1850 (Age 54 years)
Property
1850 Carr McGehee Tax Records
1850 (Age 54 years)
Shared note: Carr McGehee's total property was valued at $5493. This total included (1) 219 acres @ $1553, (2) 4 horses @ $140, (3) 11 cattle at $20, and 12 Slaves @ $3750.
Birth of a grandson
#6
Benjamin F McGehee
November 8, 1851 (Age 56 years)
Note: Birth place based on 1860 Census
Shared note: Some or all of the birth information is based on Source S976" which is a book titled: "Todd County, Kentucky - Family History". See page 250.
Marriage of a childRobert Henry AdamsAnn Eliza McGeheeView this family
July 3, 1852 (Age 57 years)
Marriage of a childJames C AdamsMathilda H McGeheeView this family
July 27, 1852 (Age 57 years)
Property
1852 Carr McGehee Tax Records
1852 (Age 56 years)
Shared note: Carr McGehee's total property was valued at $5800. This total included (1) 219 acres @ $1533, (2) 4 horses @ $120, (3) 3 cattle at $20, and 11 Slaves @ $3520.
Will July 23, 1852 (Age 57 years)
Note: The Last Will and Testament of Carr McGehee documents the following family members: Carr McGehee, Lu…
Death October 7, 1852 (Age 57 years)
Probate November 8, 1852 (32 days after death)
Death
Charles J McGehee
January 6, 1929 (Age 133 years)
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