The Shemwell Family

Mary Ann ClarkAge: 59 years18261886

Name
Mary Ann Clark
Given names
Mary Ann
Surname
Clark
Married name
Mary Ann Teegarden
Birth August 6, 1826 22 19
Note: Birth year based on 1860 Census with her husband, John Teegarden. Birth place based on death certificate of her daughter, Elizabeth Teegarden
Birth of a sisterPhoebe Clark
January 21, 1828 (Age 17 months)
Birth of a brotherWilliam Reuben Clark
August 22, 1830 (Age 4 years)
Historical Event
Cholera Epidemic
1832 (Age 5 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 sisterMalinda Clark
January 16, 1833 (Age 6 years)
Birth of a brotherJonas Clark Jr
August 15, 1835 (Age 9 years)
Historical Event
The Texas Revolution
between October 1835 and April 1836 (Age 9 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 brotherSamuel Lee Clark
July 19, 1838 (Age 11 years)
Birth of a sisterHarriet Caroline Clark
December 18, 1840 (Age 14 years)
Death of a paternal grandmotherPhoebe Lyon
after 1840 (Age 13 years)
Note: Widow Phoebe Clark shows up in the 1830 and 1840 Census; but, not in the 1850 Census
Birth of a sisterMiriam Clark
about 1843 (Age 16 years)
Note: Birth place/year based on 1850 Census
MarriageJohn Price Teegarden SrView this family
March 4, 1844 (Age 17 years)
Birth of a brotherAbraham S Clark
about 1846 (Age 19 years)
Note: Birth place/year based on 1850 Census
Birth of a son
#1
John Price Teegarden Jr
1847 (Age 20 years)
Note: Birth year is from Death Certificate
Historical Event
Mexican-American War
from 1846 to 1848 (Age 19 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
Birth of a brotherJames T Clark
about 1848 (Age 21 years)
Note: Birth place/year based on 1850 Census
Birth of a daughter
#2
Sarah Elisabeth Teegarden
about 1849 (Age 22 years)
Note: Birth year/place based on 1860 Census
Death of a brotherSamuel Lee Clark
May 14, 1851 (Age 24 years)
Birth of a brotherJeremiah Clark
July 13, 1851 (Age 24 years)
Birth of a daughter
#3
Malinda Teegarden
July 28, 1851 (Age 24 years)
Death of a maternal grandfatherSamuel Lee
February 3, 1853 (Age 26 years)
Birth of a daughter
#4
Mary Ann Teegarden
about 1854 (Age 27 years)
Address: Birth year/place based on 1860 Census
Birth of a brotherHenry B Clark
January 31, 1854 (Age 27 years)
Death of a brotherHenry B Clark
December 15, 1854 (Age 28 years)
Birth of a son
#5
Francis Teegarden
about 1856 (Age 29 years)
Note: Birth year/place based on 1860 Census
Birth of a daughter
#6
Elizabeth Helen Teegarden
January 4, 1857 (Age 30 years)
Historical Event
Influenza Epidemic
between 1857 and 1859 (Age 30 years)

Note: In 1857-1859, there was an extremely severe worldwide outbreak of influenza - http://www.flutrackers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3884
Birth of a son
#7
William David Teegarden
about 1860 (Age 33 years)
Note: Birth year/place based on 1860 Census
Birth of a daughter
#8
Zuella Estella Teegarden
December 31, 1863 (Age 37 years)
Death of a sonFrancis Teegarden
between 1860 and 1870 (Age 33 years)
Note: Francis was listed in the 1860 Census; but, was not part of the 1870 Census with the rest of his siblings. It is assumed he died between 1860 and 1870.
Census July 18, 1860 (Age 33 years)
Death of a brotherJonas Clark Jr
September 23, 1863 (Age 37 years)
Historical Event
American Civil War
between April 1861 and May 1865 (Age 34 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
Birth of a son
#9
Abraham Arthur Teegarden
July 23, 1866 (Age 39 years)
Marriage of a childJ W CoonSarah Elisabeth TeegardenView this family
August 31, 1866 (Age 40 years)
Historical Event
The Alaska Purchase
1867 (Age 40 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 40 years)
Note: 3,093 perished from yellow fever in New Orleans - http://historyengine.richmond.edu/episodes/view/306
Death of a maternal grandmotherMary Ann Thomas
March 29, 1868 (Age 41 years)
Marriage of a childGeorge W CalhounMalinda TeegardenView this family
December 9, 1869 (Age 43 years)
Historical Event
Transcontinental Railroad completed
1869 (Age 42 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
Census August 10, 1870 (Age 44 years)
Death of a sisterMiriam Clark
after August 25, 1870 (Age 44 years)
Note: She is listed in the 1870 Census (M Stanfield) living in her father's household (Jonas Clark Sr) along with her son, Lafayette.
Death of a fatherJonas Clark Sr
October 15, 1870 (Age 44 years)
Marriage of a childWilliam James McQuilliamSarah Elisabeth TeegardenView this family
March 26, 1871 (Age 44 years)
Marriage of a childWilliam Lewis CrossMary Ann TeegardenView this family
June 5, 1873 (Age 46 years)
Marriage of a childWilliam Henry CrossElizabeth Helen TeegardenView this family
July 23, 1873 (Age 46 years)
Death of a brotherWilliam Reuben Clark
April 2, 1875 (Age 48 years)
Death of a husbandJohn Price Teegarden Sr
between 1876 and 1880 (Age 49 years)
Note: Still living as per 1876 Census, In the 1880 Census, his wife (Mary) was listed as a Widow. So, he must have died between 1876 and 1880.
Census 1876 (Age 49 years)
Historical Event
Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1878
1878 (Age 51 years)

Note: Over 13,000 deaths occurred from yellow fever in lower Mississippi Valley - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_yellow_fever
Census June 25, 1880 (Age 53 years)
Marriage of a childWilliam Thomas GrayZuella Estella TeegardenView this family
July 11, 1881 (Age 54 years)
Marriage of a childJohn Price Teegarden JrClara Louise MorrisView this family
December 14, 1884 (Age 58 years)
Death of a motherSarah Price Lee
April 24, 1886 (Age 59 years)
Death about 1886 (Age 59 years)
Note: The 1880 Census is the last record found where Mary is shown as Living, as a Widow, with her children.
Family with parents - View this family
father
mother
Marriage: July 15, 1824Hamilton, Butler, Ohio, United States
2 years
herself
18 months
younger sister
3 years
younger brother
2 years
younger sister
3 years
younger brother
Jonas Clark Jr
Birth: August 15, 1835 31 28Adams, Indiana, United States
Death: September 23, 1863Chickamauga, Walker, Georgia, United States
3 years
younger brother
Samuel Lee Clark
Birth: July 19, 1838 34 31Union, Clay, Indiana, United States
Death: May 14, 1851Wayne, Fulton, Indiana, United States
2 years
younger sister
3 years
younger sister
Miriam Clark
Birth: about 1843 38 35Indiana, United States
Death: after August 25, 1870Illinois, United States
4 years
younger brother
3 years
younger brother
4 years
younger brother
3 years
younger brother
Henry B Clark
Birth: January 31, 1854 49 46Fulton, Indiana, United States
Death: December 15, 1854Fulton, Indiana, United States
Family with John Price Teegarden Sr - View this family
husband
herself
Marriage: March 4, 1844Union, Indiana, United States
4 years
son
John Price Teegarden Jr
Birth: 1847 33 20Indiana, United States
Death: September 25, 1928Sedro Woolley, Skagit, Washington, United States
3 years
daughter
3 years
daughter
Malinda Teegarden
Birth: July 28, 1851 37 24Indiana, United States
Death: June 10, 1920Chicago, Illinois, United States
3 years
daughter
Mary Ann Teegarden
Birth: about 1854 40 27Indiana, United States
Death: between 1920 and 1930California, United States
3 years
son
Francis Teegarden
Birth: about 1856 42 29Indiana, United States
Death: between 1860 and 1870Indiana, United States
1 year
daughter
Elizabeth Helen Teegarden
Birth: January 4, 1857 43 30Fulton, Indiana, United States
Death: June 21, 1921Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States
4 years
son
William David Teegarden
Birth: about 1860 46 33Illinois, United States
Death: August 21, 1914Brown, Ohio, United States
4 years
daughter
Zuella Estella Teegarden
Birth: December 31, 1863 49 37Harristown, Macon, Illinois, United States
Death: June 14, 1942Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, United States
3 years
son

Birth
Birth year based on 1860 Census with her husband, John Teegarden. Birth place based on death certificate of her daughter, Elizabeth Teegarden
Census1860 United States - Census transcript - John Price Teegarden Sr - Household

Macon, Illinois, United States

NameRelationAgeSexColorOccupationREPEBirthplaceMarSchoolR+WInfirm
John Price Teegardenhead42MWFarmer300OH
Mary Teegardenwife35FWOHx
John P Teegardenson13MWIN
Sarah Teegardendaughter11FWIN
Malinda Teegardendaughter9FWIN
Mary Teegardendaughter6FWIN
Fransis Teegardenson4MWIN
Eliza Teegardendaughter2FWIN
William Teegardenson0 years 1 monthMWIL

Census1870 United States - Census transcript - John Price Teegarden Sr - Household

Harristown, Macon, Illinois, United States

NameRelationAgeSexColorOccupationREPEBirthplaceFFBMFBBornMarSchoolReadWriteInfirmCitDis
Teegarden, Johnhead56MWFarmer2440600OH1
Teegarden, Marywife46FWKeeping HouseOH
Teegarden, Marydaughter16FWIN
Teegarden, Elizadaughter12FWIN
Teegarden, Davidson10MWIL
Teegarden, Esteladaughter6FWIL
Teegarden, Arthurson4MWIL

CensusMissouri State - Census transcript - John Price Teegarden Sr - Household

Howard, Missouri, United States

NameRelationSexRaceAgeCondBPOccupation
Teegarden, C HheadMW
Teegarden, C E JsonMW
Teegarden, Annie BdaughterFW
Teegarden, Jno P SrheadMW
Teegarden, Mary AwifeFW
Teegarden, Jno P JrsonMW
Teegarden, N DsonMW
Teegarden, JoelladaughterFW
Teegarden, A AsonMW

Census1880 United States - Census transcript - Mary Ann Clark - Household

ED 99 Boons Lick, Howard, Missouri, United States

NameColorSexAgeMonRelationCondMYOccupationUnEmSickBlindDDIdioticInsaneDisabledSchoolReadWriteBPFBPMBP
Teegarden, MaryWF57headWdKeeping HouseOHNJKY
Teegarden, JohnWM34sonSFarmingINOHOH
Teegarden, ZuellerWF17daughterSxILOHOH
Teegarden, AbrahamWM13sonSxILOHOH

Death
The 1880 Census is the last record found where Mary is shown as Living, as a Widow, with her children.