The Shemwell Family

Charles J McGeheeAge: 88 years18401929

Name
Charles J McGehee
Given names
Charles J
Surname
McGehee
Birth December 8, 1840 45 43
Birth of a brotherAndy Thomas McGehee
December 15, 1845 (Age 5 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 5 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 5 years)
Census June 1, 1850 (Age 9 years)
Will July 23, 1852 (Age 11 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 11 years)
Death of a motherLucy Tate
November 1852 (Age 11 years)
Property
1853 Taxes - James O and Charles J McGehee
1853 (Age 12 years)
MarriageSarah Jane EdwardsView this family
October 20, 1865 (Age 24 years)
Death of a sisterMathilda H McGehee
after 1880 (Age 39 years)

Note: The 1880 Census is the last record we have for Mathilda Adams (nee McGehee)
Will August 18, 1890 (Age 49 years)
Death of a brotherJames O McGehee
before February 9, 1891 (Age 50 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.
Death of a brotherJohn Carlton McGehee
August 28, 1907 (Age 66 years)
Death of a sisterAmanda Louise McGehee
July 23, 1917 (Age 76 years)
Death January 6, 1929 (Age 88 years)
Associate: Carr McGehee
Associate: Lucy Tate
Cause of death: Influenza
Burial
Cemetery - also add to Place of burial: Sullivan Cemetery
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
elder sister
2 years
elder brother
21 months
elder sister
Permelia McGehee
Birth: October 3, 1826 31 29Todd, Kentucky, United States
Death: October 3, 1826Todd, Kentucky, United States
15 months
elder sister
3 years
elder sister
Amanda Louise McGehee
Birth: November 4, 1829 34 32Todd, Kentucky, United States
Death: July 23, 1917Barren, Kentucky, United States
3 years
elder sister
3 years
elder sister
3 years
elder sister
5 years
himself
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 Sarah Jane Edwards - View this family
himself
Charles J McGehee
Birth: December 8, 1840 45 43Kirksmanville, Todd, Kentucky, United States
Death: January 6, 1929Kirksmanville, Todd, Kentucky, United States
wife
Sarah Jane Edwards
Birth: May 1, 1840Kentucky, United States
Death: January 7, 1929Kentucky, United States
Marriage: October 20, 1865Todd, Kentucky, United States

Charles J McGehee has 1 first cousin recorded

Father's family (1)

Parents Dillard McGehee + Elizabeth Talley

Mother's family (0)

PropertyTodd County, Kentucky Tax Lists 1840-1855
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"