The Shemwell Family

Mary Jane McGehee1824

Name
Mary Jane McGehee
Given names
Mary Jane
Surname
McGehee
Married name
Mary Jane Martin
Birth about 1824 28 27
MarriageJohn D MartinView this family
unknown

Birth of a brotherJames O McGehee
about 1825 (Age 12 months)
Note: James was born in Virginia as per the 1850 Census and attached Birth Record.
Death of a paternal grandfatherJohn March McGehee Jr
June 4, 1825 (Age 17 months)
Birth of a sisterPermelia McGehee
October 3, 1826 (Age 2 years)
Death of a sisterPermelia McGehee
October 3, 1826 (Age 2 years)
Birth of a sisterMartha Elizabeth McGehee
about 1827 (Age 3 years)
Birth of a sisterAmanda Louise McGehee
November 4, 1829 (Age 5 years)
Birth of a sisterMathilda H McGehee
about 1832 (Age 8 years)
Historical Event
Cholera Epidemic
1832 (Age 8 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 sisterAnn Eliza McGehee
about 1834 (Age 10 years)
Historical Event
The Texas Revolution
between October 1835 and April 1836 (Age 11 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 sisterNancy E McGehee
about 1836 (Age 12 years)
Census June 1, 1840 (Age 16 years)
Birth of a brotherCharles J McGehee
December 8, 1840 (Age 16 years)
Birth of a brotherAndy Thomas McGehee
December 15, 1845 (Age 21 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 brotherAndy Thomas McGehee
December 17, 1845 (Age 21 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 paternal grandmotherMary Stewart
October 25, 1846 (Age 22 years)
Historical Event
Mexican-American War
from 1846 to 1848 (Age 22 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
Census June 1, 1850 (Age 26 years)
Will July 23, 1852 (Age 28 years)
Note: The Last Will and Testament of Carr McGehee documents the following family members: Carr McGehee, Lu…
Death of a fatherCarr McGehee
October 7, 1852 (Age 28 years)
Death of a motherLucy Tate
November 1852 (Age 28 years)
Historical Event
Influenza Epidemic
between 1857 and 1859 (Age 33 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 37 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 43 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 43 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 45 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
Historical Event
Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1878
1878 (Age 54 years)

Note: Over 13,000 deaths occurred from yellow fever in lower Mississippi Valley - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_yellow_fever
Death of a sisterMathilda H McGehee
after 1880 (Age 56 years)

Note: The 1880 Census is the last record we have for Mathilda Adams (nee McGehee)
Death of a brotherJames O McGehee
before February 9, 1891 (Age 67 years)
Note: James O McGehee's will is recorded on Feb 9, 1891. It specifically refers to him as a "decedent". This suggests he died before the recording date.
Historical Event
Spanish-American War
between April 1898 and August 1898 (Age 74 years)
Note: The Spanish-American War was a conflict in 1898 between Spain and the United States, the result of American intervention in the Cuban War of Independence - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish%E2%80%93American_War
Death of a brotherJohn Carlton McGehee
August 28, 1907 (Age 83 years)
Historical Event
Polio Epidemic
1916 (Age 92 years)

Note: Over 7,000 deaths and 27,363 cases reported in America's worst polio (infantile paralysis) epidemic - http://goo.gl/ZBEQA1
Death of a sisterAmanda Louise McGehee
July 23, 1917 (Age 93 years)
Historical Event
World War I
between 1917 and November 1918 (Age 93 years)

Note: The United States enters 'The Great War' where more than nine million combatants were killed- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_I
Historical Event
Spanish Influenza Epidemic
1918 (Age 94 years)

Note: Spanish Influenza killed over 500,000 people in the United States, and somewhere between 20 and 40 million in what has been cited as the most devastating epidemic in history - http://virus.stanford.edu/uda/
Death of a brotherCharles J McGehee
January 6, 1929 (Age 105 years)
Associate: Carr McGehee
Associate: Lucy Tate
Cause: Influenza
Historical Event
The Great Depression
October 1929 (Age 105 years)

Note: The Wall Street Crash sets off the Great Depression, the most severe worldwide economic depression in the 20th century - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Depression
Deathunknown

Family with parents - View this family
father
mother
Marriage: April 20, 1815Louisa, Virginia, United States
3 years
elder brother
6 years
elder sister
2 years
herself
2 years
younger brother
21 months
younger sister
Permelia McGehee
Birth: October 3, 1826 31 29Todd, Kentucky, United States
Death: October 3, 1826Todd, Kentucky, United States
15 months
younger sister
3 years
younger sister
Amanda Louise McGehee
Birth: November 4, 1829 34 32Todd, Kentucky, United States
Death: July 23, 1917Barren, Kentucky, United States
3 years
younger sister
3 years
younger sister
3 years
younger sister
5 years
younger brother
Charles J McGehee
Birth: December 8, 1840 45 43Kirksmanville, Todd, Kentucky, United States
Death: January 6, 1929Kirksmanville, Todd, Kentucky, United States
5 years
younger brother
Andy Thomas McGehee
Birth: December 15, 1845Lewisburg, Logan, Kentucky, United States
Death: December 17, 1845Todd, Kentucky, United States
Family with John D Martin - View this family
husband
herself
Marriage:

Mary Jane McGehee has 1 first cousin recorded

Father's family (1)

Parents Dillard McGehee + Elizabeth Talley

Mother's family (0)

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 - John D Martin - Household

Todd, Kentucky

NameRelationAgeSexColorOccupationREBirthplaceMarSchoolR+WInfirm
John D Martinhead28MWFarmerKY
Mary Jane McGeheewife26FWKY

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"