The Shemwell Family

Martha “Patsey” McGehee1797

Name
Martha “Patsey” McGehee
Given names
Martha
Surname
McGehee
Nickname
Patsey
Birth October 18, 1797 48 41
Death of a paternal grandmotherAnn Nancy Graves
before September 1798 (Age 10 months)
Note: It is assumed that Ann died before Sept 1798 since she is not mentioned in her husband's will.
Birth of a brotherGarrett Connor McGehee
November 16, 1799 (Age 2 years)
Death of a paternal grandfatherJohn March McGehee Sr
September 1801 (Age 3 years)
Death of a sisterAgnes McGehee
about 1805 (Age 7 years)
Note: Death date is consistent with the fact Agnes was not mentioned in her father's 1824 Will.
Death of a brotherJohn Stewart McGehee
before October 1824 (Age 26 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 27 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.
Death of a fatherJohn March McGehee Jr
June 4, 1825 (Age 27 years)
Death of a motherMary Stewart
October 25, 1846 (Age 49 years)
Death of a brotherCarr McGehee
October 7, 1852 (Age 54 years)
Death of a brotherDillard McGehee
July 18, 1853 (Age 55 years)
Death of a brotherGarrett Connor McGehee
after 1870 (Age 72 years)
Note: Garrett and his family are shown in the 1870 Census
Deathunknown

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father
mother
Marriage: January 24, 1775Louisa, Virginia, United States
9 months
elder brother
John Stewart McGehee
Birth: November 2, 1775 26 19Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States
Death: before October 1824Virginia, United States
23 months
elder sister
Nancy McGehee
Birth: October 3, 1777 28 21Louisa, Virginia, United States
Death:
2 years
elder sister
Lucy McGehee
Birth: February 8, 1780 30 23Virginia, United States
Death:
3 years
elder brother
Charles McGehee
Birth: October 15, 1782 33 26Virginia, United States
Death: about 1783Louisa, Virginia, United States
3 years
elder sister
Mary McGehee
Birth: April 29, 1785 36 28Virginia, United States
Death:
2 years
elder sister
Jane McGehee
Birth: August 7, 1787 38 31Virginia, United States
Death:
3 years
elder brother
Dillard McGehee
Birth: May 11, 1790 41 33Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States
Death: July 18, 1853Virginia, United States
3 years
elder sister
Agnes McGehee
Birth: January 25, 1793 43 36Virginia, United States
Death: about 1805Louisa, Virginia, United States
5 years
herself
-2 years
elder brother
4 years
younger brother
Garrett Connor McGehee
Birth: November 16, 1799 50 43Virginia, United States
Death: after 1870Virginia, United States

Martha “Patsey” McGehee has 0 first cousins recorded

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BirthVirginia, Historical Society Papers, 1607-2007, Bible Records, 1700-1900
WillVirginia, Louisa County, Will Books, 1745-1865
Will
"Will John McGehee of Louisa Co., to wife Mary McGehee during her life 100 acres including 1 room of the dwelling house also 5 Negroes Adam, Sarah, Barbara, Capius and Thornton, horse, cows, furniture, etc. To dau. Nancy Edwards during her life 1 Negro Absolem now in her possession. To dau. Lucy HIcks during her life Negro Sarah. To dau. Mary Williams Negro Matilda now in her possession. To dau. Jane Williams Negro Harvey. To dau. Martha Tate during her life negro Eliza now in her possession. To son Dillard McGehee Negro Edmund. To son Car McGehee Negro Lucy, to son Garrett C. McGehee Negro Margarett. To 3 sons Dillard, Carr and Garrett C. all my lands equally including the 100 acres I lend unto my wife after her decease. Residue of estate to be sold and our of proceeds debts to be paid and £35 to each of my daughters instead of land. Also proceeds of above sale to 2 grand children Edward L. McGehee and Louisa Ann McGehee children of my deceased son John S. McGehee entitled to their deceased father's portion of my estate in money equal to what each of my other sons portions to be put in trust until they arrive at age 21. Residue to be equally divided among all children. After decease of my wife that part of my estate which I have lent to her is to be sold and proceeds equally divided. Appoint 3 sons Dillard, Carr and Garrett C. McGehee executors. 24 Oct 1824 Sig. John McGehee (X). wit. Richd. W. Thompson, Armistead Cole, William V. Cole. Recd. 13 Jun 1825." Transcription from http://www.trevilians.com/probate/will7.html
Will
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.