The Shemwell Family

John McGeheeAge: 75 years18001875

Name
John McGehee
Given names
John
Surname
McGehee
Birth 1800 29 26
Death of a paternal grandmotherNelly Lynch Martin
before August 15, 1803 (Age 3 years)
Note: Since she was not listed in her husband, Nathan McGehee Sr Will, on August 15, 1803 .... it is assumed that she died before that date.
Death of a paternal grandfatherNathaniel McGehee Sr
between August 15, 1803 and August 26, 1803 (Age 3 years)
Birth of a sisterMartha “Patsey” McGehee
about 1806 (Age 6 years)
Note: Birth date/place based on 1850/1860 Census
Death of a maternal grandmotherMary Jane Higgs
1810 (Age 10 years)
Census August 6, 1810 (Age 10 years)
Birth of a sisterNancy McGehee
March 2, 1812 (Age 12 years)
Birth of a sisterSarah “Sally” McGehee
August 28, 1812 (Age 12 years)
Birth of a sisterEleanor “Nelly” McGehee
May 20, 1815 (Age 15 years)
Birth of a sisterFrancis “Fanny” McGehee
February 4, 1818 (Age 18 years)
Census August 7, 1820 (Age 20 years)
MarriageView this family
before 1822 (Age 22 years)

Birth of a son
#1Robert McGehee
about 1822 (Age 22 years)
Birth of a son
#2Epps McGehee
about 1828 (Age 28 years)
Census April 15, 1830 (Age 30 years)
Property
David Fuller and John McGehee Land Deal 1831
February 3, 1831 (Age 31 years)
Note: Indenture between John McGehee and David Fuller. The transaction was for $171.75. David Fuller purchased the land which included 57 acres and partially bordered by the Ford Levee. The agreement was witnessed by Thomas Usry and DH Whitefield.
MarriageMilly View this family
estimated 1835 (Age 35 years)

Birth of a daughter
#3Emaline McGehee
April 7, 1837 (Age 37 years)
Birth of a daughter
#4Nancy Adaline McGehee
about 1838 (Age 38 years)
Census June 1, 1840 (Age 40 years)
Marriage of a childRobert McGeheeNancy HarvilView this family
estimated 1842 (Age 42 years)
Birth of a son
#5Joseph McGehee
about 1843 (Age 43 years)
Birth of a daughter
#6Tennessee McGehee
March 18, 1843 (Age 43 years)
Birth of a grandson
#1John Edward Megehee
August 27, 1843 (Age 43 years)
Will October 30, 1844 (Age 44 years)
Note: The will made John McGehee the executor. It documented the 6 slaves that Osborn owned. It listed wife, Rebecca, and his 7 children (Ann, John, Martha (aka Patsey), Sarah (aka Sally), Eleanor (aka Nelly), Nancy, and Francis.
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Birth of a son
#7Ransom B McGehee
May 3, 1846 (Age 46 years)
Birth of a grandson
#2James S McGehee
about 1846 (Age 46 years)
Birth of a granddaughter
#3Frances Ann McGehee
December 2, 1847 (Age 47 years)
Marriage of a childEpps McGeheeNancy PruittView this family
about 1847 (Age 47 years)
Birth of a son
#8Thomas McGehee
about 1848 (Age 48 years)
Birth of a granddaughter
#4Julia Ann McGehee
about 1849 (Age 49 years)
Census December 11, 1850 (Age 50 years)
Property
Deed of Conveyance - 80 Acres
January 9, 1851 (Age 51 years)
Note: Grantor: David Prewitt, Grantee: John McGehee, Transaction: $100.00
Birth of a grandson
#5William Joshua McGehee
November 21, 1851 (Age 51 years)
Witness
Cyrus Maxwell and Elizabeth Cargile Marriage - Witness John McGehee
January 3, 1852 (Age 52 years)

Note: John McGehee was a witness at the wedding of Cyrus Maxwell and Elizabeth Cargile in Conway, Arkansas…
Death of a sonEpps McGehee
1853 (Age 53 years)
Court
Court Verdict
September 11, 1853 (Age 53 years)
Birth of a granddaughter
#6Mary Ann McGehee
March 17, 1854 (Age 54 years)
Property
Deed of Conveyance - Lot 1 in Block 22
July 31, 1854 (Age 54 years)
Note: Grantor: N Moore, Grantee: John McGehee, Transaction: $11.25
Property
Deed of Conveyance - Lot 4 in Block 22
July 31, 1854 (Age 54 years)
Note: Grantor: N Moore, Grantee: John McGehee, Transaction: $13.25
Property
Deed of Conveyance - Lot 1 in Block 27
July 31, 1854 (Age 54 years)
Note: Grantor: N Moore, Grantee: John McGehee, Transaction: $10.00
Property
Deed of Conveyance - Lot 2 in Block 27
July 31, 1854 (Age 54 years)
Note: Grantor: N Moore, Grantee: John McGehee, Transaction: $10.25
Property
Deed of Conveyance - Lot 2 in Block 22
July 31, 1854 (Age 54 years)
Note: Grantor: N Moore, Grantee: John McGehee, Transaction: $14.00
Marriage of a childMartin Van Buren JohnsonEmaline McGeheeView this family
August 4, 1854 (Age 54 years)
Birth of a daughter
#9Sarah Frances McGehee
August 18, 1855 (Age 55 years)
Note: Tombstone photo shows a birth year of 1855.
Birth of a granddaughter
#7Nancy Adeline Johnson
1856 (Age 56 years)
Property
Deed of Bargain - Sections and Lots
January 7, 1856 (Age 56 years)
Note: Grantor: John McGehee, Grantee: Bryant V King, Transaction: $200.00
Birth of a granddaughter
#8Milley J Johnson
1857 (Age 57 years)
Birth of a granddaughter
#9Martha “Mattie” McGehee
February 1, 1857 (Age 57 years)
Probate
Guardian/Administrator for Osborn McGehee Estate (from April 1857 to Jan 1861)
April 13, 1857 (Age 57 years)
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Shared note: COURT SUMMARIES:
Probate
Osborn McGehee
April 14, 1857 (Age 57 years)
Probate
Osborn McGehee
April 15, 1857 (Age 57 years)
Probate
Osborn McGehee
April 16, 1857 (Age 57 years)
Death of a fatherOsborn McGehee
June 1857 (Age 57 years)
Shared note: Daughter Anna McGehee Hood Johnson had "boarded and clothed" both Rebecca and Osburn from March 27, 1857 to June 25, 1857. She was paid $55.35 for this service from the estate (Conway Co., Arkansas, Probate Book C, page 317) These records give us an approximate date of death for both Osborn and Rebecca.
Death of a motherSarah Rebecca Shemwell
June 1857 (Age 57 years)
Shared note: Daughter Anna McGehee Hood Johnson had "boarded and clothed" both Rebecca and Osburn from March 27, 1857 to June 25, 1857. She was paid $55.35 for this service from the estate (Conway Co., Arkansas, Probate Book C, page 317) These records give us an approximate date of death for both Osborn and Rebecca.
Probate
Osborn McGehee
July 15, 1857 (Age 57 years)
Probate
Osborn McGehee
July 15, 1857 (Age 57 years)
Court
Civil Case - Andrew J West vs John McGehee
September 16, 1857 (Age 57 years)
Note: Andrew J. West vs John McGehee
Note: See Images 143, 145, 146 for complete 2-day trial
Probate
Osborn McGehee
October 14, 1857 (Age 57 years)
Probate
Osborn McGehee
October 14, 1857 (Age 57 years)
Probate
Osborn McGehee
January 12, 1858 (Age 58 years)
Marriage of a childW Henry Green McKeeNancy Adaline McGeheeView this family
Type: Civil marriage
March 11, 1858 (Age 58 years)
Death of a wifeMilly
about 1858 (Age 58 years)

Probate
Osborn McGehee
January 13, 1858 (Age 58 years)
Property
Deed of Conveyance - Lot 1 and 2 in Block 22
February 13, 1858 (Age 58 years)
Note: Grantor: John McGehee, Grantee: William Mallett, Transaction: $35.00
Probate
Osborn McGehee
April 13, 1858 (Age 58 years)
Probate
Osborn McGehee
April 14, 1858 (Age 58 years)
Probate
Osborn McGehee
April 14, 1858 (Age 58 years)
Probate
Osborn McGehee
April 14, 1858 (Age 58 years)
Probate
Osborn McGehee
April 14, 1858 (Age 58 years)
MarriageMatilda O'BarrView this family
May 9, 1858 (Age 58 years)
Probate July 28, 1858 (Age 58 years)
Probate
Osborn McGehee
October 14, 1858 (Age 58 years)
Probate
Osborn McGehee
January 13, 1859 (Age 59 years)
Probate
Osborn McGehee
January 13, 1859 (Age 59 years)
Probate
Osborn McGehee
January 13, 1859 (Age 59 years)
Probate
Osborn McGehee
February 13, 1859 (Age 59 years)
Probate
Osborn McGehee
February 13, 1859 (Age 59 years)
Probate
Osborn McGehee
April 13, 1859 (Age 59 years)
Probate
Osborn McGehee
April 13, 1859 (Age 59 years)
Probate
Osborn McGehee
April 13, 1859 (Age 59 years)
Property
Deed - Lot 1 and 2 in Block 27
June 17, 1859 (Age 59 years)
Note: Grantor: John and Mathilda McGehee, Grantee: C H Roggers, Transaction: $30.00
Birth of a grandson
#10William Thomas “Tom” Johnson
July 1859 (Age 59 years)
Probate
Osborn McGehee
July 13, 1859 (Age 59 years)
Probate
Osborn McGehee
October 13, 1859 (Age 59 years)
Marriage of a childDavid PruittTennessee McGeheeView this family
about 1860 (Age 60 years)
Probate
Osborn McGehee
January 12, 1860 (Age 60 years)
Property
Mortgage - 1 Horse
March 22, 1860 (Age 60 years)
Note: Grantor: John McGehee, Grantee: John Gray and Ransom Hood, Transaction: $56.00
Probate
Osborn McGehee
April 11, 1860 (Age 60 years)
Marriage of a childRobert McGeheeMelissa Adeline MurphyView this family
May 6, 1860 (Age 60 years)
Death of a sisterEleanor “Nelly” McGehee
May 15, 1860 (Age 60 years)
Census June 9, 1860 (Age 60 years)
Death of a sisterMartha “Patsey” McGehee
after 1860 (Age 60 years)

Probate
Osborn McGehee
January 16, 1861 (Age 61 years)
Death of a sisterSarah “Sally” McGehee
October 18, 1862 (Age 62 years)
Death of a sonThomas McGehee
December 10, 1864 (Age 64 years)
Birth of a grandson
#11William Abraham McGehee
November 26, 1865 (Age 65 years)
Marriage of a childRobert McGeheeSarah Ann JonesView this family
April 16, 1866 (Age 66 years)
Guardian
John McGehee Guardian of E.L. Middleton
April 16, 1866 (Age 66 years)
Marriage of a childWilliam L DurhamTennessee McGeheeView this family
September 6, 1866 (Age 66 years)
Note: Prior to marrying William L Durham, Tennessee was married to a Mr. Pruett/Pruitt.
Marriage of a childRansom B McGeheeLucinda WoodrellView this family
October 17, 1866 (Age 66 years)
Birth of a grandson
#12Robert Gordon McGehee
August 8, 1867 (Age 67 years)
Marriage of a childJames Henry TilleyEmaline McGeheeView this family
estimated 1867 (Age 67 years)
Note: Marriage info based on birth of first child
Birth of a granddaughter
#13Acland Durham
February 9, 1868 (Age 68 years)
Birth of a grandson
#14Leander A “Lee” Tilley
February 28, 1868 (Age 68 years)
Marriage of a childRansom B McGeheeView this family
about 1868 (Age 68 years)

Note: Relationship info based on birth of James Henry McGehee
Property
1868 Semi-yearly Tax Records: Conway, Arkansas
1868 (Age 68 years)
Divorce
Divorce Continuance Motion
October 31, 1868 (Age 68 years)
Note: Bill for Divorce. Transcription: "On this day comes the Complainant and makes application to h…
Divorce
Divorce Dismissal Motion
April 13, 1869 (Age 69 years)
Note: Bill of Divorce. Transcription: "Comes the Plaintiff by solicitation and on his motion this ca…
MarriageRosanna RileyView this family
after April 13, 1869 (Age 69 years)
Birth of a granddaughter
#15Tabitha Clementine McGehee
August 16, 1869 (Age 69 years)
Birth of a grandson
#16James Henry McGehee
November 17, 1869 (Age 69 years)
Death of a granddaughterMilley J Johnson
before 1870 (Age 70 years)
Note: She was listed in the 1860 Census but not in the 1870 Census.
Birth of a grandson
#17Milerage Lindsey “JD” Durham
February 10, 1870 (Age 70 years)
Note: Mileage Lindsey Dunham - Data Merge
Court
Witness Payment
April 4, 1870 (Age 70 years)
Census June 16, 1870 (Age 70 years)
Death of a sonRobert McGehee
October 12, 1870 (Age 70 years)
Marriage of a childRansom B McGeheeMary Ellen EthridgeView this family
December 5, 1870 (Age 70 years)
Death of a wifeRosanna Riley
after 1870 (Age 70 years)
Birth of a grandson
#18Savannah Commodore “SC” Durham
September 15, 1871 (Age 71 years)
Marriage of a childJames Albert ChambersSarah Frances McGeheeView this family
September 21, 1871 (Age 71 years)
Property
John McGehee and TT Harris Land Deal 1872
December 5, 1872 (Age 72 years)
Birth of a grandson
#19Daniel Martin McGehee
November 1, 1873 (Age 73 years)
Death of a granddaughterJulia Ann McGehee
December 24, 1873 (Age 73 years)
Birth of a granddaughter
#20Lenora Alice Durham
February 6, 1874 (Age 74 years)
Birth of a granddaughter
#21Florence A Chambers
April 10, 1874 (Age 74 years)
Birth of a grandson
#22James Lewis Tilley
November 22, 1874 (Age 74 years)
Death about January 1875 (Age 75 years)
Note: Probate Court established Ann McGehee as the Administrator of John McGehee's estate on January 20, 1875. This would suggest he probably died sometime in January 1875.
Probate January 14, 1875 (Age 75 years)
Note: John McGehee Estate Probate Summary: Administrators - Anna McGehee (1875-1877) and William Joshua Mc…
Probate January 20, 1875 (Age 75 years)
Associate: Anna McGehee
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Probate February 17, 1875 (47 days after death)
Associate: Anna McGehee
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Probate May 19, 1876 (16 months after death)
Associate: Anna McGehee
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Probate July 12, 1876 (18 months after death)
Associate: Anna McGehee
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Probate November 9, 1876 (22 months after death)
Associate: Anna McGehee
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Probate January 11, 1877 (2 years after death)
Associate: Anna McGehee
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Probate April 9, 1878 (3 years after death)
Associate: William Joshua McGehee
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Probate April 9, 1878 (3 years after death)
Associate: William Joshua McGehee
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Probate October 15, 1878 (3 years after death)
Associate: William Joshua McGehee
Associate: Nancy McGehee
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Probate October 15, 1878 (3 years after death)
Associate: William Joshua McGehee
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Probate April 15, 1879 (4 years after death)
Associate: William Joshua McGehee
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Probate July 16, 1879 (4 years after death)
Associate: William Joshua McGehee
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Probate November 9, 1881 (6 years after death)
Associate: William Joshua McGehee
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Probate January 11, 1882 (7 years after death)
Associate: William Joshua McGehee
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Probate January 9, 1883 (8 years after death)
Associate: William Joshua McGehee
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Probate April 12, 1883 (8 years after death)
Associate: William Joshua McGehee
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Probate January 15, 1884 (9 years after death)
Associate: William Joshua McGehee
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Probate April 16, 1884 (9 years after death)
Associate: William Joshua McGehee
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Probate January 12, 1886 (11 years after death)
Associate: William Joshua McGehee
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Probate April 14, 1886 (11 years after death)
Associate: William Joshua McGehee
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Identification number
LHS7-PPZ
Type: FamilySearch

Family with parents - View this family
father
mother
Marriage: January 31, 1798Granville, North Carolina, United States
11 months
elder sister
3 years
himself
7 years
younger sister
6 years
younger sister
6 months
younger sister
3 years
younger sister
3 years
younger sister
Family with Milly - View this family
himself
wife
Marriage: estimated 1835
2 years
daughter
21 months
daughter
6 years
son
2 months
daughter
3 years
son
3 years
son
Thomas McGehee
Birth: about 1848 48 33Arkansas, United States
Death: December 10, 1864Arkansas, United States
8 years
daughter
Family with Matilda O'Barr - View this family
himself
wife
Marriage: May 9, 1858Conway, Arkansas, United States
Family with Rosanna Riley - View this family
himself
wife
Marriage: after April 13, 1869Conway, Arkansas, United States
Family with - View this family
himself
wife
Marriage: before 1822
1 year
son
7 years
son
Epps McGehee
Birth: about 1828 28 23Missouri, United States
Death: 1853Granville, North Carolina, United States
Benjamin Franklin Fleming + Rosanna Riley - View this family
wife’s husband
wife
Marriage: July 11, 1854Perry, Ralls, Missouri, United States
6 years
step-son
8 years
step-daughter

John McGehee has 64 first cousins recorded

Mother's family (42)

Parents John “Jack” Parham Jr. + Mary “Molly” Shemwell
1Rebecca Parham17931884
2Johnson Parham17941846
3Shemwell Parham17961880
4Allen B Parham17981871
Parents Zachariah Shemwell + Susan Jemimah Whatley
2Jemima Shemwell18141857
3John P Shemwell18151880
4Maletha Shemwell18181894
5Joseph Shemwell18221847
Parents Zachariah Shemwell + Mary Suit
1Thomas W Shemwell18001877
Parents Joseph Hudspeth + Anna Margaret Shemwell
Parents James Shemwell Jr. + Barbara Suit
2William Shemwell18001870
3Ann Shemwell18021889
Parents James Shemwell Jr. + Elizabeth “Betsey” Ashbourn
Parents Samuel J Shemwell + Jane “Jenny” Dickerson
1James Shemwell17981849
2Nancy Shemwell18001855
3Thomas Shemwell18011850
5Samuel Shemwell18091881
6Jane Shemwell18111862
Parents Samuel James Kittrell Jr + Ellender “Nellie” Shemwell
3Solomon Kittrell18071872
4Joseph Kittrell18091840
5Samuel B Kittrell18201854
Parents Joseph M Shemwell + Mariam Jones “Milly” Whatley
8Mary Ann Shemwell18261890
PropertyArkansas Deed Records, 1825-1866
PropertyArkansas Deed Records, 1825-1866
PropertyArkansas Deed Records, 1825-1866
PropertyArkansas Deed Records, 1825-1866
PropertyArkansas Deed Records, 1825-1866
PropertyArkansas Deed Records, 1825-1866
PropertyArkansas Deed Records, 1825-1866
CourtArkansas Court Records
PropertyArkansas Deed Records, 1825-1866
PropertyArkansas Deed Records, 1825-1866
PropertyArkansas Deed Records, 1825-1866
PropertyArkansas Deed Records, 1825-1866
ProbateArkansas Probate Records, 1817-1979: Conway, Arkansas
ProbateArkansas Probate Records, 1817-1979: Conway, Arkansas
ProbateArkansas Probate Records, 1817-1979: Conway, Arkansas
ProbateArkansas Probate Records, 1817-1979: Conway, Arkansas
ProbateArkansas Probate Records, 1817-1979: Conway, Arkansas
ProbateArkansas Probate Records, 1817-1979: Conway, Arkansas
ProbateArkansas Probate Records, 1817-1979: Conway, Arkansas
ProbateArkansas Probate Records, 1817-1979: Conway, Arkansas
ProbateArkansas Probate Records, 1817-1979: Conway, Arkansas
ProbateArkansas Probate Records, 1817-1979: Conway, Arkansas
ProbateArkansas Probate Records, 1817-1979: Conway, Arkansas
ProbateArkansas Probate Records, 1817-1979: Conway, Arkansas
ProbateArkansas Probate Records, 1817-1979: Conway, Arkansas
ProbateArkansas Probate Records, 1817-1979: Conway, Arkansas
ProbateArkansas Probate Records, 1817-1979: Conway, Arkansas
ProbateArkansas Probate Records, 1817-1979: Conway, Arkansas
ProbateArkansas Probate Records, 1817-1979: Conway, Arkansas
ProbateArkansas Probate Records, 1817-1979: Conway, Arkansas
ProbateArkansas Probate Records, 1817-1979: Conway, Arkansas
ProbateArkansas Probate Records, 1817-1979: Conway, Arkansas
Birth
John McGehee: Name, Spouses, and Descendants Introduction: In tracing out John’s lineage, I have found that his surname has many spellings; i.e., Mackgehee, McGehee, McGeehee, Megehee, Megehe, etc. Due to the preponderance of documented sources, I have chosen the surname "McGehee"; but, have included all the other spellings as "Alternate Names". Additionally, there are a lot of McGehee trees to be found in the various genealogies sites. The majority of those have no sources to support the proposed trees and appear to just be copies of each other. Some of the sites do have some sources and I have used those, along with the documented sources found on Family Search to create a "best guesstimate" as to what the lineage looks like. To be clear, we have not been able to find all the sources needed to be 100% confident of John McGehee’s tree. As we continue to find more documented sources, we can then confidently adjust the McGehee tree. Clearly, this is not an exact science and many times we have to make some decisions on circumstantial evidence. I will continue to look for more definitive facts on the McGehee family tree. Spouses - Facts: 1 Mrs John McGehee (G3QH-TGS) o Lifespan: about 1805 -> Deceased o Married John before 1822 since their first child was born in 1822. o Referenced in the 1830 Census as a Female in the 20 to 29 age category. This suggests a birth year of 1800 to 1810. o No records have been found to identify the true name of John’s first spouse 2 “Milly” McGehee (K2XM-QFD) o Lifespan: about 1815 -> May 1858. Death date is based on John’s marriage to Matilda O’Barr in April 1858. o Married John in about 1835. Their first child was born in about 1837. o Referenced in the 1840 Census as a Female in the 20 to 29 age category. This suggests a birth year of 1811 to 1820. o Was mentioned in the 1850 US Census as "Milly" with a birth location of Missouri and estimated birth year of 1815. 3 Matilda O’Barr (L6D8-G92) o Lifespan: about 1820 (birth year based on 1850 Census) -> after 1880 o Married John on May 9, 1858. This marriage is documented via Arkansas Marriages. o Was mentioned in the 1860 US Census as "Matilda" with a birth location Tennessee and estimated birth year of 1820. o John and Mathilda’s Divorce Case (see attached source) was issued a Continuance in 1858 and dismissed in 1869. o Mathilda was mentioned in the 1880 Census as a "Widow". Her estimated birth year was 1812. 4 Rosanna Riley (G9CB-VT5) o Lifespan: 1837 -> after 1870 o Was mentioned in the 1870 US Census as "Rosanna" with a birth location of Missouri and estimated birth year of 1837. Spouses - Detailed Discussion: "Milly" McGehee (K2XM-QFD) and Matilda O’Barr (L6D8-G92) are not the same person. INTRODUCTION: There have been several profile modifications on Milly McGehee (nee??) and Matilda O’Barr. Many editors have grouped Milly and Mathilda as a single person. Time-wise, that is plausible as is the fact that "Milly" could possibly be a nickname for a "Matilda". However, based on the available records and data, it appears that they are two separate persons. I would welcome any other research data that either supports or contradicts this assumption. I would request that only bonifide sources be stated as opposed to “… I found an un-sourced tree on Ancestry that …..”. If trees found on other sites can provide real data, then please provide it and we can adjust the tree accordingly. Based on McGehee family research, I will revise this part of the tree to reflect this presented analysis. The following analysis summary will step through the various Census, Marriage, Divorce, and Probate records we currently have. One of my primary assumptions is that in the mid-1800s only married couples had children. DATA: The earliest records we have showing John is married surfaces in the 1840 Census (Arkansas). That Census lists a Female in the 20-29 age category which corresponds to an 1811 -> 1820 birth year. There is a listing of other household members; but, no information on birth states and relationships. We have been unable to find any marriage records around that time showing that John was married. The 1850 Census (Arkansas, December 11) starts to provide some real data. That Census lists (presumably John’s wife) a “Milly” with an estimated birth year of 1815 and birth state of Missouri. Some children are listed which have been resourced to show they are John’s children. Based on the age of the children, it is estimated that John and Milly would have been married in about 1835. There is another 1850 Census (Tennessee, October 9) that lists a “Matilda O’Barr” who is living with her parents. Her birth year is listed as 1820 and birth place being South Carolina. Note that if "Milly" and Matilda were the same person, it is odd that Oct 1850 her birth state is South Carolina and in Dec 1850 a Missouri birth state is listed. On May 9, 1859 John McGehee and Matilda O’Barr were married in Conway, Arkansas. On June 17, 1859 John and Mathilda McGehee are mentioned in a land deal with CH Rogers. The 1860 Census (Arkansas, July 9) clearly depicts a "Matilda" with an estimated birth year of 1820 and born in Tennessee. Another O’Barr family member and researcher has noted that while she was born in South Carolina, her family settled in Tennessee when she was very young. The researcher felt this could be the explanation of the differing birth states. On April 13, 1869 the Divorce Case between John and Matilda is dismissed. The 1870 Census (Missouri, June 16) shows John having a new wife (Rosanna) with some step children. We have been unable to find any 1870 Census records for Matilda either as a McGehee or O’Barr. In 1875 there are Probate Records for the estate of John McGehee. His sister (Anna) and grandson (Joshua) are listed as Administrators. The 1880 Census (Arkansas, June 15) lists a Matilda O’Barr as a “Widow” living in her niece’s household. Her estimated birth year is 1812. SUMMARY: Based on the analysis and data discussed, it is highly probable that “Milly” and Mathilda were two separate people. Both were married to John McGehee. There are no documents that support “Milly” and Matilda are the same person. For example, had we found two versions of the 1858 Marriage Record … one with the name “Milly” and one with the name Matilda … then that would support they were the same person. But, we could not find that kind of supporting documents. The birth state differences in the 1850 Census cannot be ignored and strongly suggest that are documenting two different people. The only marriage record we can find for John is his marriage to Matilda O'Barr in 1858. His children, presumably who mother was “Milly”, supports a 1835 marriage date. It doesn't seem plausible that John would have children with “Milly” in the 1830s but not marry her until 1858. This further suggests that Milly and Matilda were different persons.
Census1810 United States - Census transcript - Osborn McGehee - Household

Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky, United States

NameRelationM0-10M10-16M16-26M26-45M45+F0-10F10-16F16-26F26-45F45+FreeSlavesTotal
Osborn McGeheehead39
Sarah Rebecca McGeheewife36
Anna McGeheedaughter12
Martha “Patsey” McGeheedaughter4
Unknown Female #1---x
Unknown Female #2---x
John McGeheeson10
Unknown Male #1---x

Census1820 United States - Census transcript - John McGehee - Household

Wayne, Kentucky, United States

NameRelationM0-10M10-16M16-18M16-26M26-45M45+F0-10F10-16F16-26F26-45F45+FNRAGCOMMNFM0M14M26M45F0F14F26F45M0M14M26M45F0F14F26F45
John McGeheehead20
Sarah Rebecca McGeheemother46
Martha “Patsey” McGeheesister14
Unknown Male #1x
Unknown Male #2x

Census1830 United States - Census transcript - John McGehee - Household

Wayne, Missouri, United States

NameRelationAgeSexM0M5M10M15M20M30M40M50M60M70M80M90M100F0F5F10F15F20F30F40F50F60F70F80F90F100M0M10M24M36M55M100F0F10F24F36F55F100M0M10M24M36M55M100F0F10F24F36F55F100
John McGeheehead30M
Mrs John McGeheewife20-29Fx
Robert McGeheeson8Mx
Epps McGeheeson2Mx
Unknown Male5-10Mx
Unknown Female0-5Fx

Property
Indenture between John McGehee and David Fuller. The transaction was for $171.75. David Fuller purchased the land which included 57 acres and partially bordered by the Ford Levee. The agreement was witnessed by Thomas Usry and DH Whitefield.
Marriage
John McGehee: Name, Spouses, and Descendants Introduction: In tracing out John’s lineage, I have found that his surname has many spellings; i.e., Mackgehee, McGehee, McGeehee, Megehee, Megehe, etc. Due to the preponderance of documented sources, I have chosen the surname "McGehee"; but, have included all the other spellings as "Alternate Names". Additionally, there are a lot of McGehee trees to be found in the various genealogies sites. The majority of those have no sources to support the proposed trees and appear to just be copies of each other. Some of the sites do have some sources and I have used those, along with the documented sources found on Family Search to create a "best guesstimate" as to what the lineage looks like. To be clear, we have not been able to find all the sources needed to be 100% confident of John McGehee’s tree. As we continue to find more documented sources, we can then confidently adjust the McGehee tree. Clearly, this is not an exact science and many times we have to make some decisions on circumstantial evidence. I will continue to look for more definitive facts on the McGehee family tree. Spouses - Facts: 1 Mrs John McGehee (G3QH-TGS) o Lifespan: about 1805 -> Deceased o Married John before 1822 since their first child was born in 1822. o Referenced in the 1830 Census as a Female in the 20 to 29 age category. This suggests a birth year of 1800 to 1810. o No records have been found to identify the true name of John’s first spouse 2 “Milly” McGehee (K2XM-QFD) o Lifespan: about 1815 -> May 1858. Death date is based on John’s marriage to Matilda O’Barr in April 1858. o Married John in about 1835. Their first child was born in about 1837. o Referenced in the 1840 Census as a Female in the 20 to 29 age category. This suggests a birth year of 1811 to 1820. o Was mentioned in the 1850 US Census as "Milly" with a birth location of Missouri and estimated birth year of 1815. 3 Matilda O’Barr (L6D8-G92) o Lifespan: about 1820 (birth year based on 1850 Census) -> after 1880 o Married John on May 9, 1858. This marriage is documented via Arkansas Marriages. o Was mentioned in the 1860 US Census as "Matilda" with a birth location Tennessee and estimated birth year of 1820. o John and Mathilda’s Divorce Case (see attached source) was issued a Continuance in 1858 and dismissed in 1869. o Mathilda was mentioned in the 1880 Census as a "Widow". Her estimated birth year was 1812. 4 Rosanna Riley (G9CB-VT5) o Lifespan: 1837 -> after 1870 o Was mentioned in the 1870 US Census as "Rosanna" with a birth location of Missouri and estimated birth year of 1837. Spouses - Detailed Discussion: "Milly" McGehee (K2XM-QFD) and Matilda O’Barr (L6D8-G92) are not the same person. INTRODUCTION: There have been several profile modifications on Milly McGehee (nee??) and Matilda O’Barr. Many editors have grouped Milly and Mathilda as a single person. Time-wise, that is plausible as is the fact that "Milly" could possibly be a nickname for a "Matilda". However, based on the available records and data, it appears that they are two separate persons. I would welcome any other research data that either supports or contradicts this assumption. I would request that only bonifide sources be stated as opposed to “… I found an un-sourced tree on Ancestry that …..”. If trees found on other sites can provide real data, then please provide it and we can adjust the tree accordingly. Based on McGehee family research, I will revise this part of the tree to reflect this presented analysis. The following analysis summary will step through the various Census, Marriage, Divorce, and Probate records we currently have. One of my primary assumptions is that in the mid-1800s only married couples had children. DATA: The earliest records we have showing John is married surfaces in the 1840 Census (Arkansas). That Census lists a Female in the 20-29 age category which corresponds to an 1811 -> 1820 birth year. There is a listing of other household members; but, no information on birth states and relationships. We have been unable to find any marriage records around that time showing that John was married. The 1850 Census (Arkansas, December 11) starts to provide some real data. That Census lists (presumably John’s wife) a “Milly” with an estimated birth year of 1815 and birth state of Missouri. Some children are listed which have been resourced to show they are John’s children. Based on the age of the children, it is estimated that John and Milly would have been married in about 1835. There is another 1850 Census (Tennessee, October 9) that lists a “Matilda O’Barr” who is living with her parents. Her birth year is listed as 1820 and birth place being South Carolina. Note that if "Milly" and Matilda were the same person, it is odd that Oct 1850 her birth state is South Carolina and in Dec 1850 a Missouri birth state is listed. On May 9, 1859 John McGehee and Matilda O’Barr were married in Conway, Arkansas. On June 17, 1859 John and Mathilda McGehee are mentioned in a land deal with CH Rogers. The 1860 Census (Arkansas, July 9) clearly depicts a "Matilda" with an estimated birth year of 1820 and born in Tennessee. Another O’Barr family member and researcher has noted that while she was born in South Carolina, her family settled in Tennessee when she was very young. The researcher felt this could be the explanation of the differing birth states. On April 13, 1869 the Divorce Case between John and Matilda is dismissed. The 1870 Census (Missouri, June 16) shows John having a new wife (Rosanna) with some step children. We have been unable to find any 1870 Census records for Matilda either as a McGehee or O’Barr. In 1875 there are Probate Records for the estate of John McGehee. His sister (Anna) and grandson (Joshua) are listed as Administrators. The 1880 Census (Arkansas, June 15) lists a Matilda O’Barr as a “Widow” living in her niece’s household. Her estimated birth year is 1812. SUMMARY: Based on the analysis and data discussed, it is highly probable that “Milly” and Mathilda were two separate people. Both were married to John McGehee. There are no documents that support “Milly” and Matilda are the same person. For example, had we found two versions of the 1858 Marriage Record … one with the name “Milly” and one with the name Matilda … then that would support they were the same person. But, we could not find that kind of supporting documents. The birth state differences in the 1850 Census cannot be ignored and strongly suggest that are documenting two different people. The only marriage record we can find for John is his marriage to Matilda O'Barr in 1858. His children, presumably who mother was “Milly”, supports a 1835 marriage date. It doesn't seem plausible that John would have children with “Milly” in the 1830s but not marry her until 1858. This further suggests that Milly and Matilda were different persons.
Census1840 United States - Census transcript - John McGehee - Household

Harain, Conway, Arkansas, United States

NameRelationAgeSexM0M5M10M15M20M30M40M50M60M70M80M90M100F0F5F10F15F20F30F40F50F60F70F80F90F100M0M10M24M36M55M100F0F10F24F36F55F100
John McGeheehead40Mx
Milly McGeheewife25Fx
Epps McGeheeson18Mx
Emaline McGeheedaughter3Fx
Nancy McGeheedaughter2Fx
Unknown Female5-10Fx

Will
The will made John McGehee the executor. It documented the 6 slaves that Osborn owned. It listed wife, Rebecca, and his 7 children (Ann, John, Martha (aka Patsey), Sarah (aka Sally), Eleanor (aka Nelly), Nancy, and Francis.
Will
Transcription: In the name of God Amen, I Osborn McGeehe have this day made this my last will and testament. Clause the first. I do appoint John McGeehe my only son my executor to carry this my will into effect after my death. Cl 2. I give and bequeath both Real Chase and personal Estate to my wife Rebecca McGeehe during her natural life after my funeral expenses and debts are paid. Cl 3. After the death of my beloved wife it is my desire that my Executor John McGeehe shall sell all my personal Estate and collect all debts that may be due me or my deceased wife and have my Six Negroes namely, Peggy, John, Jane, Frank, Martin and Rachel, all matured and divided them by lot to six of my children and those of my children that deserve the most valuable Negros are to pay the overplus into hotchpot so that my seventh child shall have an equal share in money paid out of hotchpot, and divide the slaves and money owing from debts, and the sale of my personal Estate so that each of my seven children to wit Ann Johnson, John McGeehe, Patsey Knighton, Sally Eppsa, Nelly Dorherty, Nancy Pruitt, and Fanny Dorherty shall have an equal share of all of my worldly effects. Cl 4. It is my desire that my Executor John McGeehe pay over the several portions belonging to each of my daughters to them and take their receipt for the same which shall be a discharge for their portions of my estate. Cl 5. it is my will that the Estate given by me to my daughters are not later sold or in any way to be disposed of to pay debts of their husbands, but shall and remain for the maintenance of my daughters. Cl 6. it is my will that courts of law and equity if ever my wife shall be contested shall construe the same according to the intention of the testators have known in this my Last Will and Testament. In the name of God Amen. In testimony where of I have unto set my hand and seal this 30th day of October AD 1844. Osborn (his mark) McGeehe Seal Signed by making his hands and acknowledging the same, in presence of us Name Signed by W L Simms and Andre Gordon State of Arkansas Conway County I Harrison H Higgins, clerk of the circuit court and Exofficio Recorder for the county aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing instrument of writing was filed with me for safekeeping and by Request of the testator was Recorded in the Record Book C Page 75 – 6 In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 30th day of October AD 1844, H H Higgins Clerk and Exofficio Recorder
Census1850 United States - Census transcript - John McGehee - Household

Union, Conway, Arkansas

NameRelationAgeSexColorOccupationREBirthplaceMarSchoolR+WInfirm
John McGeheehead50MWFarmerNC
Milly McGeheewife35FWMO
Emeline McGeheedaughter14FWMO
Nancy McGeheedaughter12FWMO
Joseph McGeheeson7MWAR
Tennessee McGeheedaughter5MWAR
Ranson McGeheeson3MWAR
Thomas McGeheeson2MWAR

Next door to father

Property
Grantor: David Prewitt, Grantee: John McGehee, Transaction: $100.00
Witness
John McGehee was a witness at the wedding of Cyrus Maxwell and Elizabeth Cargile in Conway, Arkansas on January 3, 1852.
Property
Grantor: N Moore, Grantee: John McGehee, Transaction: $11.25
Property
Grantor: N Moore, Grantee: John McGehee, Transaction: $13.25
Property
Grantor: N Moore, Grantee: John McGehee, Transaction: $10.00
Property
Grantor: N Moore, Grantee: John McGehee, Transaction: $10.25
Property
Grantor: N Moore, Grantee: John McGehee, Transaction: $14.00
Property
Grantor: John McGehee, Grantee: Bryant V King, Transaction: $200.00
Probate
GENERAL SUMMARY: Court records document the legal aspects of Osborn McGehee's estate from 1857 to 1861. On April 14, 1857 (based on a Petition by John McGehee), the court found that Osborn McGehee was not capable of managing his own affairs. At that time Osborn was assigned a Guardian (Joses Moses). On July 15, 1857 Court records indicate that Osborn was deceased, and John McGehee (along with John Wilbank) were listed as the Estate Administrators.
Court
Andrew J. West vs John McGehee GENERAL SUMMARY: Andrew J. West is suing John McGehee for the return of his Bay Filly (horse). A jury of 12 men find in favor of Andrew J. West. The court orders John McGehee to: (1) return the Bay Filly, (2) be fined a total of one cent, and (3) pay all court costs. CASE DETAILS: September 16, 1857: "And now on this day comes said defendant by Edwards and Fern, his attorneys, and files herein his motion in writing to dismiss said suit, which motion being taken up and considered by the court, and the court being sufficiently advised in the premises, over-rules said motion. Whereupon said defendant by his attorney by leave of the court from obtained files his two several pleas herein --- as follows --- general issue and property in defendant. To which said pleas of general issue, plaintiff to issue, and to said plea of property in defendant, plaintiff filed his general replication to which replication defendant takes issue, all of which is taken by the consent of parties in that upon the record. And both parties announcing themselves ready for trial, the court ordered a jury to come --- and therefore came a jury consisting of James Cusey and eleven other good and lawful men, citizens of said Conway County who were severally sworn to will and truly try the issues joined in their cause between said plaintiff and defendant herein once a true verdict to give according to a prosecutable law and the evidence. And after the jury had heard all the evidence advanced via the trial, and the argument of counsel, retired under the charge of the court to consider of their verdict, and afterwards, on the same day returned into court here the following verdict. "We the jury find the issues in this case in favor of the plaintiff, and assess his damages at one cent --- signed by James Cusey, Foreman" which said verdict is ordered by the court to be received, and entered of record; And thereupon the court being well and sufficiently advised as to what judgment to render, and in appearing from the return of the Sheriff of Conway County, endorsed is attached to the Writ of Reflevin in this cause, that the Bay Filly, mentioned and described in said plaintiff's aduration had been taken or ??? by virtue of said court issued in the cause out of the hands and possession of said defendant, and delivered to said plaintiff, as commanded by said Writ of Replevin: It is therefore ordered, considered, and adjudged by the court here, that said plaintiff do have and retain possession of said Bay Filly, so described in his said declarations, which was in controversy in this suit- and that he further have and recover of and from said defendant the sum of one cent for his damages ??? by reason of the wrongful and detention of said Bay Filly by said defendant, together with all his costs in this suit laid out and expended --- And that he have execution therefor." September 16, 1857: "Comes the defendant by attorney, S. J. Honer, and motion for new trial --- which motion being considered by the court is over-ruled." September 17, 1857: "And now In this day comes said defendant by Edwards and Fern, his attorneys, his written motion herin for a new trial said motion after being fully considered the same is by the court over-ruled."
Property
Grantor: John McGehee, Grantee: William Mallett, Transaction: $35.00
Marriage
John McGehee: Name, Spouses, and Descendants Introduction: In tracing out John’s lineage, I have found that his surname has many spellings; i.e., Mackgehee, McGehee, McGeehee, Megehee, Megehe, etc. Due to the preponderance of documented sources, I have chosen the surname "McGehee"; but, have included all the other spellings as "Alternate Names". Additionally, there are a lot of McGehee trees to be found in the various genealogies sites. The majority of those have no sources to support the proposed trees and appear to just be copies of each other. Some of the sites do have some sources and I have used those, along with the documented sources found on Family Search to create a "best guesstimate" as to what the lineage looks like. To be clear, we have not been able to find all the sources needed to be 100% confident of John McGehee’s tree. As we continue to find more documented sources, we can then confidently adjust the McGehee tree. Clearly, this is not an exact science and many times we have to make some decisions on circumstantial evidence. I will continue to look for more definitive facts on the McGehee family tree. Spouses - Facts: 1 Mrs John McGehee (G3QH-TGS) o Lifespan: about 1805 -> Deceased o Married John before 1822 since their first child was born in 1822. o Referenced in the 1830 Census as a Female in the 20 to 29 age category. This suggests a birth year of 1800 to 1810. o No records have been found to identify the true name of John’s first spouse 2 “Milly” McGehee (K2XM-QFD) o Lifespan: about 1815 -> May 1858. Death date is based on John’s marriage to Matilda O’Barr in April 1858. o Married John in about 1835. Their first child was born in about 1837. o Referenced in the 1840 Census as a Female in the 20 to 29 age category. This suggests a birth year of 1811 to 1820. o Was mentioned in the 1850 US Census as "Milly" with a birth location of Missouri and estimated birth year of 1815. 3 Matilda O’Barr (L6D8-G92) o Lifespan: about 1820 (birth year based on 1850 Census) -> after 1880 o Married John on May 9, 1858. This marriage is documented via Arkansas Marriages. o Was mentioned in the 1860 US Census as "Matilda" with a birth location Tennessee and estimated birth year of 1820. o John and Mathilda’s Divorce Case (see attached source) was issued a Continuance in 1858 and dismissed in 1869. o Mathilda was mentioned in the 1880 Census as a "Widow". Her estimated birth year was 1812. 4 Rosanna Riley (G9CB-VT5) o Lifespan: 1837 -> after 1870 o Was mentioned in the 1870 US Census as "Rosanna" with a birth location of Missouri and estimated birth year of 1837. Spouses - Detailed Discussion: "Milly" McGehee (K2XM-QFD) and Matilda O’Barr (L6D8-G92) are not the same person. INTRODUCTION: There have been several profile modifications on Milly McGehee (nee??) and Matilda O’Barr. Many editors have grouped Milly and Mathilda as a single person. Time-wise, that is plausible as is the fact that "Milly" could possibly be a nickname for a "Matilda". However, based on the available records and data, it appears that they are two separate persons. I would welcome any other research data that either supports or contradicts this assumption. I would request that only bonifide sources be stated as opposed to “… I found an un-sourced tree on Ancestry that …..”. If trees found on other sites can provide real data, then please provide it and we can adjust the tree accordingly. Based on McGehee family research, I will revise this part of the tree to reflect this presented analysis. The following analysis summary will step through the various Census, Marriage, Divorce, and Probate records we currently have. One of my primary assumptions is that in the mid-1800s only married couples had children. DATA: The earliest records we have showing John is married surfaces in the 1840 Census (Arkansas). That Census lists a Female in the 20-29 age category which corresponds to an 1811 -> 1820 birth year. There is a listing of other household members; but, no information on birth states and relationships. We have been unable to find any marriage records around that time showing that John was married. The 1850 Census (Arkansas, December 11) starts to provide some real data. That Census lists (presumably John’s wife) a “Milly” with an estimated birth year of 1815 and birth state of Missouri. Some children are listed which have been resourced to show they are John’s children. Based on the age of the children, it is estimated that John and Milly would have been married in about 1835. There is another 1850 Census (Tennessee, October 9) that lists a “Matilda O’Barr” who is living with her parents. Her birth year is listed as 1820 and birth place being South Carolina. Note that if "Milly" and Matilda were the same person, it is odd that Oct 1850 her birth state is South Carolina and in Dec 1850 a Missouri birth state is listed. On May 9, 1859 John McGehee and Matilda O’Barr were married in Conway, Arkansas. On June 17, 1859 John and Mathilda McGehee are mentioned in a land deal with CH Rogers. The 1860 Census (Arkansas, July 9) clearly depicts a "Matilda" with an estimated birth year of 1820 and born in Tennessee. Another O’Barr family member and researcher has noted that while she was born in South Carolina, her family settled in Tennessee when she was very young. The researcher felt this could be the explanation of the differing birth states. On April 13, 1869 the Divorce Case between John and Matilda is dismissed. The 1870 Census (Missouri, June 16) shows John having a new wife (Rosanna) with some step children. We have been unable to find any 1870 Census records for Matilda either as a McGehee or O’Barr. In 1875 there are Probate Records for the estate of John McGehee. His sister (Anna) and grandson (Joshua) are listed as Administrators. The 1880 Census (Arkansas, June 15) lists a Matilda O’Barr as a “Widow” living in her niece’s household. Her estimated birth year is 1812. SUMMARY: Based on the analysis and data discussed, it is highly probable that “Milly” and Mathilda were two separate people. Both were married to John McGehee. There are no documents that support “Milly” and Matilda are the same person. For example, had we found two versions of the 1858 Marriage Record … one with the name “Milly” and one with the name Matilda … then that would support they were the same person. But, we could not find that kind of supporting documents. The birth state differences in the 1850 Census cannot be ignored and strongly suggest that are documenting two different people. The only marriage record we can find for John is his marriage to Matilda O'Barr in 1858. His children, presumably who mother was “Milly”, supports a 1835 marriage date. It doesn't seem plausible that John would have children with “Milly” in the 1830s but not marry her until 1858. This further suggests that Milly and Matilda were different persons.
Property
Grantor: John and Mathilda McGehee, Grantee: C H Roggers, Transaction: $30.00
Property
Grantor: John McGehee, Grantee: John Gray and Ransom Hood, Transaction: $56.00
Census1860 United States - Census transcript - John McGehee - Household

Union, Conway, Arkansas

NameRelationAgeSexColorOccupationREPEBirthplaceMarSchoolR+WInfirm
John McGeheehead60MWFarmerNC
Matldia Oharwife40FWCooks & ??TN
Ranson McGeheeson5MWAR
Sarah McGeheedaughter4MWAR
Thomas McGeheeson2MWAR

childrens ages off

Divorce
Bill for Divorce. Transcription: "On this day comes the Complainant and makes application to have this case continued. It is ordered by the court that this case is continued until next term of this Court."
Divorce
Bill of Divorce. Transcription: "Comes the Plaintiff by solicitation and on his motion this case is dismissed at said Plaintiff's cost."
Census1870 United States - Census transcript - John McGehee - Household

Benton, Wayne, Missouri

NameRelationAgeSexColorOccupationREPEBirthplaceFFBMFBBornMarSchoolReadWriteInfirmCitDis
MacGehee, Johnhead69MWCommon LaborerNC
MacGehee, Rosannawife33FWKeeping HouseMO
Flemming, Charles Rstep son?11MWLives in familyMO
Flemming, Lizzie Jstep daughter?4FWIL

Death
Probate Court established Ann McGehee as the Administrator of John McGehee's estate on January 20, 1875. This would suggest he probably died sometime in January 1875.
Probate
John McGehee Estate Probate Summary: Administrators - Anna McGehee (1875-1877) and William Joshua McGehee (1878-1886) GENERAL SUMMARY: Court records document the legal aspects of John McGehee's estate from 1875 to 1886. An estate Administrator was identified in court on January 20, 1875. This suggests that John McGehee died before this date. During the court proceedings, there are two separate Administrators: Ann McGehee (1875 to 1877) and William Joshua McGehee (1878 to 1886). COURT SUMMARIES: January 20, 1875 Ann McGehee (probably John McGehee sister) is identified as the Admistratix (aka Administrator). She approved a claim against the estate. The court agreed and ordered that $41 be paid to A. Davis Fourth Class. Note that Fourth Class Claims are for money due employees of the decedent of not more than $800.00 for each claimant for services rendered within 4 months prior to the decedent's death and expenses attending the decedent's last illness. February 17, 1875 Ann McGehee presents a Bond to the court which is called "imperfect". She is cited and ordered to appear before the court with a new Bond or present reasons why she can't. May 19, 1876 Court claims that no account has been filed, as per required by the law, 12 months since the Letters of Administration were supplied. Ann (and possibly Thomas) is cited and ordered to appear before the next term of the court and present the account for settlement. July 12, 1876 The court claims that for the last 12 months there no account on file. The court issues Ann McGehee a citation and orders compliance. The wording of "Guardian" is crossed out and replaced with "Administration". This definitively suggests that John McGehee is deceased. November 9, 1876 Ann McGehee filed her account for final settlement. The court ordered that this settlement be inspected by all interested parties. The case is continued until the next court term. January 11, 1877 Ann McGehee appears before the court and presents the final settlement for John McGehee, Deceased, which was recorded on November 10, 1876. No issues are found with the final settlement and the court orders that Ann McGehee be charged with $27.90 and the Bond cancelled. The court further ordered that Ann McGehee and her securities be released from any further liabilities regarding the Bond. April 9, 1878 In Case #135, Wm J McGehee (probably William Joshua McGehee, John McGehee's grandson) is first identified as the Guardian. It is noted that he has provided a Bond which is sufficient. April 9, 1878 Case #137 is presented right after Case #135. It has exactly the same wording as Case #135; but, Wm J McGehee is now identified as the Administrator. It is noted that has provided a Bond which is sufficient. October 15,1878 Wm J McGehee provides an inventory of Personal/Real property and effects belong to his ward. The court approves the inventory. October 15, 1878 Nancy McGehee and Thomas Margaret claim that some of the estate property is perishable; namely, 4 milk cows with calves, 3 yearlings, 2 young steers, 3 horses, 2 feather beds, 2 bedsteads, and 1 lamb. The court orders Wm J McGehee to get the property appraised. After a 20 day period in which Wm J McGehee publicly posts the inventory, there is to be an auction at Nancy or Thomas' residence on November 16, 1878 at 10:00am. Those attendees paying less than $5 for an item shall pay cash. Those attendees paying more than $5 may get a credit of 12 months with 10% interest and post a note with approved security. April 15, 1879 Wm J McGehee presents an appraisement and Sale Bill. The court orders it to be recorded. Wm J McGehee is charged the sum of $211.65 July 16, 1879 Wm J McGehee presents to the court the status of the account which was filed on April 15, 1879 and advertised as directed. The court confirmed the account and orders that he be charged the sum of $72.93 November 9, 1881 Court proclamation to all interested parties, John McGehee's heirs, that the account is current. January 11, 1882 The court states that the account filed on November 9, 1881 is confirmed and Wm J McGehee charged with $290.27 January 9, 1883 Wm J McGehee is charged by the court the amount of $67 for the rent of the lands during 1882. He also submits his current account and the court deems it is current and advertised as the law directs. April 12, 1883 Court confirms that the annual account filed on January 9, 1883 is approved. The court further orders that the Wm J McGehee be charged with $265.60 balance which is due the wards. January 16, 1884 The court state that the 5th account filed by Wm J McGehee is current and ordered it advertised as the law directs. April 15, 1884 The court states the 5th account filed by Wm J McGehee is current and confirmed. The court orders that Wm J McGehee be charged $302.29 January 12, 1886 Wm J McGehee appears before the court to present the account. The court says it should be recorded and published as per the law. April 14, 1886 Wm J McGehee appears before the court to present the account which was filed on January 1886. The court examined the account and said it was current with no exceptions. The court ordered the Wm J McGehee charged $144.90
Probate
GENERAL SUMMARY: Court records document the legal aspects of John McGehee's estate from 1875 to 1886. An estate Administrator was identified in court on January 20, 1875. This suggests that John McGehee died before this date. During the court proceedings, there are two separate Administrators: Ann McGehee (1875 to 1877) and William Joshua McGehee (1878 to 1886).
Probate
COURT SUMMARY: January 20, 1875 Ann McGehee (probably John McGehee sister) is identified as the Admistratix (aka Administrator). She approved a claim against the estate. The court agreed and ordered that $41 be paid to A. Davis Fourth Class. Note that Fourth Class Claims are for money due employees of the decedent of not more than $800.00 for each claimant for services rendered within 4 months prior to the decedent's death and expenses attending the decedent's last illness.
Probate
GENERAL SUMMARY: Court records document the legal aspects of John McGehee's estate from 1875 to 1886. An estate Administrator was identified in court on January 20, 1875. This suggests that John McGehee died before this date. During the court proceedings, there are two separate Administrators: Ann McGehee (1875 to 1877) and William Joshua McGehee (1878 to 1886).
Probate
COURT SUMMARY: February 17, 1875 Ann McGehee presents a Bond to the court which is called "imperfect". She is cited and ordered to appear before the court with a new Bond or present reasons why she can't.
Probate
GENERAL SUMMARY: Court records document the legal aspects of John McGehee's estate from 1875 to 1886. An estate Administrator was identified in court on January 20, 1875. This suggests that John McGehee died before this date. During the court proceedings, there are two separate Administrators: Ann McGehee (1875 to 1877) and William Joshua McGehee (1878 to 1886).
Probate
COURT SUMMARY: May 19, 1876 Court claims that no account has been filed, as per required by the law, 12 months since the Letters of Administration were supplied. Ann (and possibly Thomas) is cited and ordered to appear before the next term of the court and present the account for settlement.
Probate
GENERAL SUMMARY: Court records document the legal aspects of John McGehee's estate from 1875 to 1886. An estate Administrator was identified in court on January 20, 1875. This suggests that John McGehee died before this date. During the court proceedings, there are two separate Administrators: Ann McGehee (1875 to 1877) and William Joshua McGehee (1878 to 1886).
Probate
COURT SUMMARY: July 12, 1876 The court claims that for the last 12 months there no account on file. The court issues Ann McGehee a citation and orders compliance. The wording of "Guardian" is crossed out and replaced with "Administration". This definitively suggests that John McGehee is deceased.
Probate
GENERAL SUMMARY: Court records document the legal aspects of John McGehee's estate from 1875 to 1886. An estate Administrator was identified in court on January 20, 1875. This suggests that John McGehee died before this date. During the court proceedings, there are two separate Administrators: Ann McGehee (1875 to 1877) and William Joshua McGehee (1878 to 1886).
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COURT SUMMARY: November 9, 1876 Court proclamation to all interested parties, John McGehee's heirs, that the account is current.
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GENERAL SUMMARY: Court records document the legal aspects of John McGehee's estate from 1875 to 1886. An estate Administrator was identified in court on January 20, 1875. This suggests that John McGehee died before this date. During the court proceedings, there are two separate Administrators: Ann McGehee (1875 to 1877) and William Joshua McGehee (1878 to 1886).
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COURT SUMMARY: January 11, 1877 Ann McGehee appears before the court and presents the final settlement for John McGehee, Deceased, which was recorded on November 10, 1876. No issues are found with the final settlement and the court orders that Ann McGehee be charged with $27.90 and the Bond cancelled. The court further ordered that Ann McGehee and her securities be released from any further liabilities regarding the Bond.
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GENERAL SUMMARY: Court records document the legal aspects of John McGehee's estate from 1875 to 1886. An estate Administrator was identified in court on January 20, 1875. This suggests that John McGehee died before this date. During the court proceedings, there are two separate Administrators: Ann McGehee (1875 to 1877) and William Joshua McGehee (1878 to 1886).
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COURT SUMMARY: April 9, 1878 Case #137 is presented right after Case #135. It has exactly the same wording as Case #135; but, Wm J McGeheee is now identified as the Administrator. It is noted that has provided a Bond which is sufficient.
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GENERAL SUMMARY: Court records document the legal aspects of John McGehee's estate from 1875 to 1886. An estate Administrator was identified in court on January 20, 1875. This suggests that John McGehee died before this date. During the court proceedings, there are two separate Administrators: Ann McGehee (1875 to 1877) and William Joshua McGehee (1878 to 1886).
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COURT SUMMARY: April 9, 1878 In Case #135, Wm J McGeHee (probably William Joshua McGehee, John McGehee's grandson) is first identified as the Guardian. It is noted that he has provided a Bond which is sufficient.
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GENERAL SUMMARY: Court records document the legal aspects of John McGehee's estate from 1875 to 1886. An estate Administrator was identified in court on January 20, 1875. This suggests that John McGehee died before this date. During the court proceedings, there are two separate Administrators: Ann McGehee (1875 to 1877) and William Joshua McGehee (1878 to 1886).
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COURT SUMMARY: October 15, 1878 Nancy McGehee and Thomas Margaret claim that some of the estate property is perishable; namely, 4 milk cows with calves, 3 yearlings, 2 young steers, 3 horses, 2 feather beds, 2 bedsteads, and 1 lamb. The court orders Wm J McGehee to get the property appraised. After a 20 day period in which Wm J McGehee publicly posts the inventory, there is to be an auction at Nancy or Thomas' residence on Novermber 16, 1878 at 10:00am. Those attendees paying less than $5 for an item shall pay cash. Those attendees paying more than $5 may get a credit of 12 months with 10% interest and post a note with approved security.
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GENERAL SUMMARY: Court records document the legal aspects of John McGehee's estate from 1875 to 1886. An estate Administrator was identified in court on January 20, 1875. This suggests that John McGehee died before this date. During the court proceedings, there are two separate Administrators: Ann McGehee (1875 to 1877) and William Joshua McGehee (1878 to 1886).
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COURT SUMMARY: October 15,1878 Wm J McGehee provides an inventory of Personal/Real property and effects belong to his ward. The court approves the inventory.
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GENERAL SUMMARY: Court records document the legal aspects of John McGehee's estate from 1875 to 1886. An estate Administrator was identified in court on January 20, 1875. This suggests that John McGehee died before this date. During the court proceedings, there are two separate Administrators: Ann McGehee (1875 to 1877) and William Joshua McGehee (1878 to 1886).
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COURT SUMMARY: April 15, 1879 Wm J McGehee presents an appraisement and Sale Bill. The court orders it to be recorded. Wm J McGehee is charged the sum of $211.65
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GENERAL SUMMARY: Court records document the legal aspects of John McGehee's estate from 1875 to 1886. An estate Administrator was identified in court on January 20, 1875. This suggests that John McGehee died before this date. During the court proceedings, there are two separate Administrators: Ann McGehee (1875 to 1877) and William Joshua McGehee (1878 to 1886).
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COURT SUMMARY: July 16, 1879 Wm J McGehee presents to the court the status of the account which was filed on April 15, 1879 and advertised as directed. The court confirmed the account and orders that he be charged the sum of $72.93
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GENERAL SUMMARY: Court records document the legal aspects of John McGehee's estate from 1875 to 1886. An estate Administrator was identified in court on January 20, 1875. This suggests that John McGehee died before this date. During the court proceedings, there are two separate Administrators: Ann McGehee (1875 to 1877) and William Joshua McGehee (1878 to 1886).
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COURT SUMMARY: November 9, 1881 Court proclamation to all interested parties, John McGehee's heirs, that the account is current.
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GENERAL SUMMARY: Court records document the legal aspects of John McGehee's estate from 1875 to 1886. An estate Administrator was identified in court on January 20, 1875. This suggests that John McGehee died before this date. During the court proceedings, there are two separate Administrators: Ann McGehee (1875 to 1877) and William Joshua McGehee (1878 to 1886).
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COURT SUMMARY: January 11, 1882 The court states that the account filed on November 9, 1881 is confirmed and Wm J McGehee charged with $290.27
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GENERAL SUMMARY: Court records document the legal aspects of John McGehee's estate from 1875 to 1886. An estate Administrator was identified in court on January 20, 1875. This suggests that John McGehee died before this date. During the court proceedings, there are two separate Administrators: Ann McGehee (1875 to 1877) and William Joshua McGehee (1878 to 1886).
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COURT SUMMARY: January 9, 1883 Wm J McGehee is charged by the court the amount of $67 for the rent of the lands during 1882. He also submits his current account and the court deems it is current and advertised as the law directs.
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GENERAL SUMMARY: Court records document the legal aspects of John McGehee's estate from 1875 to 1886. An estate Administrator was identified in court on January 20, 1875. This suggests that John McGehee died before this date. During the court proceedings, there are two separate Administrators: Ann McGehee (1875 to 1877) and William Joshua McGehee (1878 to 1886).
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COURT SUMMARY: April 12, 1883 Court confirms that the annual account filed on January 9, 1883 is approved. The court further orders that the Wm J McGehee be charged with $265.60 balance which is due the wards.
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GENERAL SUMMARY: Court records document the legal aspects of John McGehee's estate from 1875 to 1886. An estate Administrator was identified in court on January 20, 1875. This suggests that John McGehee died before this date. During the court proceedings, there are two separate Administrators: Ann McGehee (1875 to 1877) and William Joshua McGehee (1878 to 1886).
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COURT SUMMARY: January 15, 1884 The court state that the 5th account filed by Wm J McGehee is current and ordered it advertised as the law directs.
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GENERAL SUMMARY: Court records document the legal aspects of John McGehee's estate from 1875 to 1886. An estate Administrator was identified in court on January 20, 1875. This suggests that John McGehee died before this date. During the court proceedings, there are two separate Administrators: Ann McGehee (1875 to 1877) and William Joshua McGehee (1878 to 1886).
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COURT SUMMARY: April 16, 1884 The court states the 5th account filed by Wm J McGehee is current and confirmed. The court orders that Wm J McGehee be charged $302.29
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GENERAL SUMMARY: Court records document the legal aspects of John McGehee's estate from 1875 to 1886. An estate Administrator was identified in court on January 20, 1875. This suggests that John McGehee died before this date. During the court proceedings, there are two separate Administrators: Ann McGehee (1875 to 1877) and William Joshua McGehee (1878 to 1886).
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COURT SUMMARY: January 12, 1886 Wm J McGehee appears before the court to present the account. The court says it should be recorded and published as per the law.
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GENERAL SUMMARY: Court records document the legal aspects of John McGehee's estate from 1875 to 1886. An estate Administrator was identified in court on January 20, 1875. This suggests that John McGehee died before this date. During the court proceedings, there are two separate Administrators: Ann McGehee (1875 to 1877) and William Joshua McGehee (1878 to 1886).
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COURT SUMMARY: April 14, 1886 Wm J McGehee appears before the court to present the account which was filed on Janurary 1886. The court examined the account and said it was current with no exceptions. The court ordered the Wm J McGehee charged $144.90
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John McGehee: Name, Spouses, and Descendants Introduction: In tracing out John’s lineage, I have found that his surname has many spellings; i.e., Mackgehee, McGehee, McGeehee, Megehee, Megehe, etc. Due to the preponderance of documented sources, I have chosen the surname "McGehee"; but, have included all the other spellings as "Alternate Names". Additionally, there are a lot of McGehee trees to be found in the various genealogies sites. The majority of those have no sources to support the proposed trees and appear to just be copies of each other. Some of the sites do have some sources and I have used those, along with the documented sources found on familysearch to create a "best guesstimate" as to what the lineage looks like. To be clear, we have not been able to find all the sources needed to be 100% confident of John McGehee’s tree. As we continue to find more documented sources, we can then confidently adjust the McGehee tree. Clearly, this is not an exact science and many times we have to make some decisions on circumstantial evidence. I will continue to look for more definitive facts on the McGehee family tree. Spouses - Facts: 1 Mrs John McGehee (G3QH-TGS) o Lifespan: about 1805 -> Deceased o Married John before 1822 since their first child was born in 1822. o Referenced in the 1830 Census as a Female in the 20 to 29 age category. This suggests a birth year of 1800 to 1810. 2 Milly McGehee (K2XM-QFD) o Lifespan: about 1815 -> May 1858 o Married John in about 1835. Their first child was born in about 1837. o Referenced in the 1840 Census as a Female in the 20 to 29 age category. This suggests a birth year of 1810 to 1820. o Was mentioned in the 1850 US Census as "Milly" with a birth location of Missouri and estimated birth year of 1815. 3 Mathilda Obarr (L6D8-G92) o Lifespan: about 1825 -> after 1880 o Married John on May 9, 1858. This marriage is documented via Arkansas Marriages. o Was mentioned in the 1860 US Census as "Matilda" with a birth location Tennessee and estimated birth year of 1820. o John and Mathilda’s Divorce Case (see attached source) was issued a Continuance in 1858 and dismissed in 1869. o Mathilda was mentioned in the 1880 Census as a "Widow". 4 Rosanna Riley (G9CB-VT5) o Lifespan: 1837 -> after 1870 o Was mentioned in the 1870 US Census as "Rosanna" with a birth location of Missouri and estimated birth year of 1837. Spouses - Discussion: There have been several profile modifications on Mathilda Obarr. Many editors have grouped Mathilda and Milly as a single person. Timewise, that is plausible as is the fact that "Milly" could be a nickname for a "Matilda". However, the reason we can’t do that has been pointed out by several familysearch contributors relates to the 1850/1860 Census. The 1850 Census depicts a "Milly" in John’s household with an estimated birth year of 1815 and born in Missouri. The 1860 Census clearly depicts a "Matilda" with an estimated birth year of 1820 and born in Tennessee. Barring any other information, I think we must assume that Matilda and Milly are two different people. The records (via historical searches or other family trees) we have show that Mathilda married John in 1858 whereas Milly married John in 1835. I am assuming that these women did not have any children until they were married. So, Milly must be the mother of all of John’s children born between 1835 and 1858. Consequently, Mathilda must be the mother of all of John’s children born after 1858. This partitioning covers the following children: Emmaline (b.1837), Nancy (b.1838), Joseph (b.1843), Tennessee (b.1843), Ransom (b.1846), Thomas (b.1848), and Sara (b.1855). What is still missing is the identity of "Mrs John McGehee" who is the mother of Robert and Epps.