The Shemwell Family

Lucy TateAge: 55 years17971852

Name
Lucy Tate
Given names
Lucy
Surname
Tate
Married name
Lucy McGehee
Birth about 1797
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
Historical Event
The Louisiana Purchase
1803 (Age 6 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
MarriageCarr McGeheeView this family
April 20, 1815 (Age 18 years)
Historical Event
War of 1812
between 1812 and 1815 (Age 15 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 21 years)
Census August 7, 1820 (Age 23 years)
Birth of a daughter
#2
Francis Ann McGehee
about 1823 (Age 26 years)
Birth of a daughter
#3
Mary Jane McGehee
about 1824 (Age 27 years)
Birth of a son
#4
James O McGehee
about 1825 (Age 28 years)
Note: James was born in Virginia as per the 1850 Census and attached Birth Record.
Birth of a daughter
#5
Permelia McGehee
October 3, 1826 (Age 29 years)
Death of a daughterPermelia McGehee
October 3, 1826 (Age 29 years)
Birth of a daughter
#6
Martha Elizabeth McGehee
about 1827 (Age 30 years)
Birth of a daughter
#7
Amanda Louise McGehee
November 4, 1829 (Age 32 years)
Birth of a daughter
#8
Mathilda H McGehee
about 1832 (Age 35 years)
Historical Event
Cholera Epidemic
1832 (Age 35 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 37 years)
Historical Event
The Texas Revolution
between October 1835 and April 1836 (Age 38 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 39 years)
Marriage of a childJohn L PerkinsFrancis Ann McGeheeView this family
October 29, 1839 (Age 42 years)
Census June 1, 1840 (Age 43 years)
Birth of a son
#11
Charles J McGehee
December 8, 1840 (Age 43 years)
Marriage of a childJohn Carlton McGeheeJuliet Ann PendletonView this family
May 13, 1843 (Age 46 years)
Birth of a grandson
#1
William Carlton “Car” McGehee
November 9, 1844 (Age 47 years)
Birth of a son
#12
Andy Thomas McGehee
December 15, 1845 (Age 48 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 48 years)
Birth of a grandson
#3
Andy Thomas McGehee
December 15, 1845 (Age 48 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 48 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 48 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.
Birth of a granddaughter
#4
Nancy P McGehee
September 26, 1847 (Age 50 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 51 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 51 years)
Historical Event
Mexican-American War
from 1846 to 1848 (Age 49 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 52 years)
Census June 1, 1850 (Age 53 years)
Birth of a grandson
#6
Benjamin F McGehee
November 8, 1851 (Age 54 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 55 years)
Will July 23, 1852 (Age 55 years)
Note: The Last Will and Testament of Carr McGehee documents the following family members: Carr McGehee, Lu…
Marriage of a childJames C AdamsMathilda H McGeheeView this family
July 27, 1852 (Age 55 years)
Death of a husbandCarr McGehee
October 7, 1852 (Age 55 years)
Death November 1852 (Age 55 years)
Death
Charles J McGehee
January 6, 1929 (Age 132 years)
Family with Carr McGehee - View this family
husband
herself
Marriage: April 20, 1815Louisa, Virginia, United States
3 years
son
6 years
daughter
2 years
daughter
2 years
son
21 months
daughter
Permelia McGehee
Birth: October 3, 1826 31 29Todd, Kentucky, United States
Death: October 3, 1826Todd, Kentucky, United States
15 months
daughter
3 years
daughter
Amanda Louise McGehee
Birth: November 4, 1829 34 32Todd, Kentucky, United States
Death: July 23, 1917Barren, Kentucky, United States
3 years
daughter
3 years
daughter
3 years
daughter
5 years
son
Charles J McGehee
Birth: December 8, 1840 45 43Kirksmanville, Todd, Kentucky, United States
Death: January 6, 1929Kirksmanville, Todd, Kentucky, United States
5 years
son
Andy Thomas McGehee
Birth: December 15, 1845Lewisburg, Logan, Kentucky, United States
Death: December 17, 1845Todd, Kentucky, United States

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Census1820 United States - Census transcript - Carr McGehee - Household

NameRelationM0-10M10-16M16-18M16-26M26-45M45+F0-10F10-16F16-26F26-45F45+FNRAGCOMMNFM0M14M26M45F0F14F26F45M0M14M26M45F0F14F26F45
Carr McGeheehead251
Lucy McGeheewife23
John Carlton McGeheeson2

Census1840 United States - Census transcript - Carr McGehee - Household

Todd, Kentucky, United States

NameRelationAgeSexM0M5M10M15M20M30M40M50M60M70M80M90M100F0F5F10F15F20F30F40F50F60F70F80F90F100M0M10M24M36M55M100F0F10F24F36F55F100
Carr McGeheehead44M1
Lucy McGeheewife43F1
John Carlton McGeheeson22M1
Francis Ann McGeheedaughter17F
Mary Jane McGeheedaughter17F1
James O McGeheeson15M1
Martha Elizabeth McGeheedaughter13F1
Amanda Louise McGeheedaughter11F1
Mathilda H McGeheedaughter8F1
Ann Eliza McGeheedaughter6F1
Nancy E McGeheedaughter4F1

Census1850 United States - Census transcript - Carr McGehee - Household

Todd, Kentucky

NameRelationAgeSexColorOccupationREBirthplaceMarSchoolR+WInfirm
Carr McGeheehead54MWFarmerVA
Lucy McGeheewife53FWVA
Mathilda H McGeheedaughter22FWKY
Ann Eliza McGeheedaughter22FWKYY
Nancy E McGeheedaughter22FWKYY
Charles J McGeheeson9MWKYY

Will
The Last Will and Testament of Carr McGehee documents the following family members: Carr McGehee, Lucy McGehee (nee Tate), Charles McGehee, James McGehee (Executor), Mathilda H McGehee, Ann E McGehee, Nancy E McGehee, John C McGehee, Mary J Martin (nee McGehee), Francis Ann Perkins (nee McGehee), Amanda L Harrison (nee McGehee), and Martha E Glenn (nee McGehee). Note that there is no mentioned of Parmelia McGehee who, based on input from other researchers, was born and died on October 3, 1826. A source for this child still needs to be found. However, for now she will be included in the family listing. Transcribed Will (I have added punctuation for clarity): I, Carr McGehee, of the County of Todd and State of Kentucky being of sound mind and disposing memory do make and constitute this my last will and testament. 1. It is my wish that all my just debts be paid. 2. I give and bequeath to my wife Lucy the farm on which I now live containing two hundred and nineteen acres more or less, also the following slaves viz: Toby, and his wife Tarmon, and Harriet said family & slaves I give to my wife Lucy. During her life only I give and bequeath to my wife Lucy forever the following property viz: one third of the products of my farm which may be on hand at my death: one waggon and one yoke of oxen, two horses such as she may choose, three plows and gears which she may choose, all my household & kitchen furniture, all my stock of hogs, twelve sheep & four cows such as she may choose, and my buggy. 3. I give and bequeath to my son Charles fifty dollars. I give to my sons, James & Charles, equally at the death of their mother Lucy, the farm which I have willed to Lucy during her life and two of the slaves viz: Toby and Tarmon which are also willed to Lucy during her life. 4. I give and bequeath to my daughters Mathilda H McGehee, Ann E McGehee, & Nancy E Mcgehee thirty dollars severally. 5. I give and bequeath to my children John C McGehee, Mary J Martin (nee McGehee), Frances Ann Perkins (nee McGehee), Amanda L Harrison (nee McGehee), Martha E Glenn (nee McGehee), Mathilda H McGehee, Ann E McGehee, and Nancy E McGehee equally the following slaves viz: Garret, Louisa, George, Margaret, Frank, Jef, Ellis, Henry, & Sally also all the personal property of which I may die possessed which has not been disposed of by this will also Harriet & her children at the death of my wife Lucy their mother. 6. I appoint James McGehee executor of this my last will and testament given under my hand this the 23rd day of July 1852. Signed: Carr McGehee (seal) Test: WB Taylor, HB Groomes"