The Shemwell Family

John WolfAge: 69 years17731842

Name
John Wolf
Given names
John
Surname
Wolf
Also known as
John Wolfe
Birth about 1773

Historical Event
Influenza Epidemic
between 1775 and 1776 (Age 2 years)

Note: In 1775, there was an epidemic of unknown cause in North America (especially New England,) followed in 1775-1776 by what is described as one of the worst worldwide influenza epidemics - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_epidemics
Historical Event
The American Revolution
from 1775 to 1783 (Age 2 years)

Note: The Thirteen American Colonies broke from the British Empire and formed the independent nation, the United States of America - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Revolution
MarriageAnn Mary VanGundyView this family
about 1786 (Age 13 years)
Historical Event
Yellow Fever Epidemic
between 1793 and 1798 (Age 20 years)
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 30 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
Historical Event
War of 1812
between 1812 and 1815 (Age 39 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
Probate May 8, 1823 (Age 50 years)
Note: Transcription: "...This Indenture made this eighth day of May in the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-three between John Wolf and Ann Mary Wolf (his wife), Jacob VanGundy and Catherine VanGundy (his wife), John VanGundy and Margaret VanGundy (his wife), George May and Barbara May (his wife), Ann Ullery heirs, and legal representatives of Christian VanGundy (deceased0 of the county of Ross and state of Ohio..."
Historical Event
Cholera Epidemic
1832 (Age 59 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
Historical Event
The Texas Revolution
between October 1835 and April 1836 (Age 62 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
Death about 1842 (Age 69 years)

Family with Ann Mary VanGundy - View this family
himself
wife
Ann Mary VanGundy
Birth: February 3, 1766 24 20Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
Death: October 20, 1864Ross, Ohio, United States
Marriage: about 1786Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Garrett Highland + Ann Mary VanGundy - View this family
wife’s husband
Garrett Highland
Birth: March 26, 1812Union, Pennsylvania, United States
Death: July 31, 1902Kenton, Hardin, Ohio, United States
wife
Ann Mary VanGundy
Birth: February 3, 1766 24 20Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
Death: October 20, 1864Ross, Ohio, United States
Marriage: December 13, 1845Marion, Ohio, United States

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Probate
Transcription: "...This Indenture made this eighth day of May in the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-three between John Wolf and Ann Mary Wolf (his wife), Jacob VanGundy and Catherine VanGundy (his wife), John VanGundy and Margaret VanGundy (his wife), George May and Barbara May (his wife), Ann Ullery heirs, and legal representatives of Christian VanGundy (deceased0 of the county of Ross and state of Ohio..."