The Shemwell Family

Category 21 -> 60: Nathan Sr, Nathan Jr, Unidentified Male Category <21 and >60: Jessee, Robert, Osborn, Solomon, Mial Category All White Females: Nelly, Martha

McGehee Family Tax List General Notes: The following McGehee family members are documented in the various attached tax lists of the: Banks Sr, Benjamin Sr, Benjamin, Charles, Crafford, Jesse, John, Joseph Sr, Joseph Jr, Josiah, Mary, Mial, Nathan Sr, Nathan Jr, Osborn, Robert, Shemuel, Solomon Sr, and William. During 1769 to 1809, North Carolina (Granville County) taxed various items. These included: acres of land, billiard tables, carriage wheels, cattle, free polls, machines, Negroes from 16 to 40 years old, Negroes under 7 years old, Negroes from 50 to 100 years old, packs of playing cards, saws, slaves, stock in trade, stores, stud horses, taverns, town lots, and value of each person’s property.

1798 McGehee Tax List - Fishing Creek, Granville, North Carolina Categories: Acres, Free Polls, Slaves, Town Lots, Stud Horses Osborn McGehee: 187, 1, 0, 0, 0

McGehee Family Tax List General Notes: The following McGehee family members are documented in the various attached tax lists of the: Banks Sr, Benjamin Sr, Benjamin, Charles, Crafford, Jesse, John, Joseph Sr, Joseph Jr, Josiah, Mary, Mial, Nathan Sr, Nathan Jr, Osborn, Robert, Shemuel, Solomon Sr, and William. During 1769 to 1809, North Carolina (Granville County) taxed various items. These included: acres of land, billiard tables, carriage wheels, cattle, free polls, machines, Negroes from 16 to 40 years old, Negroes under 7 years old, Negroes from 50 to 100 years old, packs of playing cards, saws, slaves, stock in trade, stores, stud horses, taverns, town lots, and value of each person’s property.

1799 McGehee Tax List - Fort Creek, Granville, North Carolina Categories: Acres, Free Polls, Slaves, Town Lots, Stud Horses Josiah Megehee: 80, 1, 0, 0, 0 Benjamin Megehee: 170, 0, 0, 0, 0 Mial Megehee: 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 Osborn Megehee: 188, 1, 0, 0, 0 Nathan Megehee Sr: 300, 1, 2, 0, 0

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.

McGehee Family Tax List General Notes: The following McGehee family members are documented in the various attached tax lists of the: Banks Sr, Benjamin Sr, Benjamin, Charles, Crafford, Jesse, John, Joseph Sr, Joseph Jr, Josiah, Mary, Mial, Nathan Sr, Nathan Jr, Osborn, Robert, Shemuel, Solomon Sr, and William. During 1769 to 1809, North Carolina (Granville County) taxed various items. These included: acres of land, billiard tables, carriage wheels, cattle, free polls, machines, Negroes from 16 to 40 years old, Negroes under 7 years old, Negroes from 50 to 100 years old, packs of playing cards, saws, slaves, stock in trade, stores, stud horses, taverns, town lots, and value of each person’s property.

1800 McGehee Tax List - Fort Creek, Granville, North Carolina Categories: Acres, Free Polls, Slaves, Town Lots, Stud Horses Mial Megehee: 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 Osborn Megehee: 188, 1, 0, 0, 0 Josiah Megehee: 80, 1, 0, 0, 0 Nathan Megehee Sr: 300, 0, 2, 0, 0 Benjamin Megehee Sr: 170, 0, 0, 0, 0

McGehee Family Tax List General Notes: The following McGehee family members are documented in the various attached tax lists of the: Banks Sr, Benjamin Sr, Benjamin, Charles, Crafford, Jesse, John, Joseph Sr, Joseph Jr, Josiah, Mary, Mial, Nathan Sr, Nathan Jr, Osborn, Robert, Shemuel, Solomon Sr, and William. During 1769 to 1809, North Carolina (Granville County) taxed various items. These included: acres of land, billiard tables, carriage wheels, cattle, free polls, machines, Negroes from 16 to 40 years old, Negroes under 7 years old, Negroes from 50 to 100 years old, packs of playing cards, saws, slaves, stock in trade, stores, stud horses, taverns, town lots, and value of each person’s property.

1801 McGehee Tax List - Fort Creek, Granville, North Carolina Categories: Acres, Free Polls, Slaves, Town Lots, Stud Horses Benjamin Meghee Sr: 170, 0, 0, 0, 0 Josiah Meghee: 80, 1, 0, 0, 0 Osborn Meghee: 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 Mial Megehee: 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 Nathan Megehee Jr: 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 Robert Megehee: 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 Nathaniel Megehee Sr: 300, 2, 0, 0, 0

McGehee Family Tax List General Notes: The following McGehee family members are documented in the various attached tax lists of the: Banks Sr, Benjamin Sr, Benjamin, Charles, Crafford, Jesse, John, Joseph Sr, Joseph Jr, Josiah, Mary, Mial, Nathan Sr, Nathan Jr, Osborn, Robert, Shemuel, Solomon Sr, and William. During 1769 to 1809, North Carolina (Granville County) taxed various items. These included: acres of land, billiard tables, carriage wheels, cattle, free polls, machines, Negroes from 16 to 40 years old, Negroes under 7 years old, Negroes from 50 to 100 years old, packs of playing cards, saws, slaves, stock in trade, stores, stud horses, taverns, town lots, and value of each person’s property.

1802 McGehee Tax List - Fort Creek, Granville, North Carolina Categories: Acres, Free Polls, Slaves, Town Lots, Stud Horses Josiah Megehee: 80, 0, 0, 0, 0 Mial Megehee: 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 Osborn Megehee: 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 Benjamin McGeehee Sr: 170, 0, 0, 0, 0 Nathaniel Megehee Sr: 300, 0, 2, 0, 0 Nathaniel Megehee Jr: 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 Robert Megehee: 0, 1, 0, 0, 0

Transcription: "In the name of God Amen: I Nathan Magehee of the County of Jackson, State of Georgia do make this my last will and testament in manner and form following. I give my sould to almighty God, hopeing for pardon for all my sins, through the suffering of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and for my worldly estate which it hath pleased God to bestow on me I do give in manner and form following. I give to my son Nathan Magehee five shilling sterlin with a ll that he has received of me to him and his heirs forever. I give to my son Jesse Magehee on Negro boy named Simon and eighty pounds to be paid in dollars at six shillings each to him and his heirs forever. I give to my daughter Patsy Magehee a Negro, Ped and a feather bed and a black horse named Jack and eighty pounds to be paid in dollars at six shillings each during her life and at her death to be equally divided between my four sons, Jesse, Robert, OSBURN and Solomon to them and their heirs forever. I give to my son Robert Magehee a Negro man named Mat and one feather bed and furniture, and eighty pounds money to be paid in dollars at six shillings each to him and his heirs forever. I give to my son OSBURN MAGEHEE a Negro boy named Payton and eighty pounds m oney to be paid in dollars at six shillings each to him and his heirs forever. I give to my son solomon Magehee a Negro boy named Manchester and eighty pounds to be paid in dollars at six shillings each to him and his heirs forever. I give to my son Miel Megeehee five shillings to him and his heirs forever. I give all the rest of my estate, be it of whatever kind or quality soever to be divided between my sons Jesse & OXBURN & Solomon equally I do appoint my son Jesse McGeeHee and my friend John Shepperd to be the executors of this my last will and testament. In withness therefore, I have set my hand and seal this 15th day of August, 1803. Nathan McGEEHEE X His mark Sealed and delivered in the presence of John Chapman, Abraham Chander, John Shepard, Gabriel Anderson"

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.

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

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 SUMMARIES: April 14, 1857 John McGehee brought a motion before the court that his father, Osborn McGehee, was incapable of handling his own affairs. The judge formed a jury and ordered William Turner and 11 other sworn men to inquire into the mental condition of Osborn McGehee. After examining the evidence, the Jury returned to the court with the verdict that Osborn MCGehee was of unsound mind and incapable of handling his own affairs. The judge ordered that the court resume tomorrow morning. April 15, 1857 The judge restated the verdict from the hearing on April 14, 1857; namely, that Osborn McGehee was of unsound mind and incapable of handling his own affairs, The judge appointed Joshua Moses to be the guardian of Osborn McGehee and his property. Note that in reviewing several other court records in that county it was found that Joshua Moses was commonly appointed as a guardian by the court. Further, it was noted that Joshua Moses was identifed (in another court proceeding) as a Court Clerk. April 16, 1857 Joshua Moses filed a petition to the court for the sale of all of Osborn McGehee's personal property not under dispute. The judge ordered Joshua Moses to secure all the property not under dispute. The property sale was ordered to occur as soon as possible after giving the proper notice required by law. July 15, 1857 Joshua Moses filed the additional inventory of the estate of Osborn McGehee. He also submitted a claim ($55.35) from Anna Johnson (nee McGehee) for boarding, nursing, and clothing for Osborn and his wife from March 27, 1857 to June 25, 1857. Attorneys W.W. Edwards and Jordan submitted a claim for their services. July 15, 1857 The court gave letters of administration to John McGehee and John Willbanks on the estate of Osborn McGehee, Deceased. Both men filed a Bond (signed by R. L. Cargile and A. G. Kendall) with the court. The court approved the securities listed in the Bond. October 14, 1857 The judge referenced the earlier work by Joshua Moses in which he identified all the claims and demands on the estate of Osborn McGehee. The judge further noted that a $500 payment be made to W. W. Edwards and P. Gordon for their professional services. The judge ruled that $150 be paid to Benjamin F. Howard for the delivery to Joshua Moses the six negro slaves claimed to belong to the estate. The judge ordered Joshua Moses to pay an additional sums of $639.77 and $40 against other claims on the estate. October 14, 1857 The judge ordered the clerk to give letters of administration given to John McGehee and John Willbanks. This seems to be a duplicate order from the July 15, 1857 court proceedings. The court ordered the case continued. January 12, 1858 The judge ordered that $25 be paid to S. S. Ford, attorney, for his services while he procured Osborn McGehee's guardianship for John McGehee in April 1857. January 12,1858 The court orders that the Administrators can hire out the slaves of the estate from January 12, 1858 to May 15, 1868. The court orders that the terms of the hire be beneficial to the estate. Further, Notes for the hire of the slaves my have approved security with a Bond issued in a sufficient and lawful sum for the return and delivery of the slaves. January 13, 1858 The judge noted that Joshua Moses was the guardian of Osborn McGehee who was of unsound mind. Joshua Moses filed an account with vouchers for his ward (Osborn McGehee). The judge said that the account stays on file until next time in court for confirmation and final settlement, and the inspection of all persons interested in the estate. April 13, 1858 John McGehee and John Willbanks file a motion and the judge orders that the case be continued until next time in court. April 14, 1858: The court orders that $5.46 be paid to R L Cargile for his services as the Sheriff in this case. The judge also ruled that the jurors who decided the sanity of Osborn McGehee would be paid $1 per day of jury service. Payments were made to three jurors. April 14, 1858 The judge ordered that all the claims against the estate be paid. The judge also ordered that John Willbanks and B. A. Still be paid $13.90 for services. He further ordered that James W. Actkinson be paid $5 for the coffin he supplied and identified this as a First Class Claim. Note that First Class Claims are funeral and burial expenses (paid by any person), expenses of administration, and statutory custodial claims. April 14, 1858 Based on a motion by W. W. Edwards, the judge ordered that all claims be paid by the administration of the estate. The judge further noted that Joshua Moses was the late guardian of Osborn McGehee, deceased. April 14, 1858 The judge claimed that no exceptions have been filed to the account. He ordered that the guardian, Joshua Moses, be paid $150 and case continued until next time in court. April 15, 1858: The court allows claims of $9.75 and $6.00 to be paid against the Estate October 13, 1858 Joshua Moses submits a final settlement for the estate. The claims the account is current and the case is continued until the next term for the inspection of al persons interested in the estate. October 14, 1858 Mr. Edwards, attorney for John McGehee and John Willbanks, appeared before the court. He addressed a petition asking for the sale of the slave's belongings. The judge ordered that the sale be published in the True Democrat, a paper in Little Rock, Alabama, for at least 6 weeks. The judge stated that the slaves could not be divided. The slaves were to be sold in the town of Springfield in the county of Conway on the second Monday of January 1859 for cash in hand. The public was to be given at least 20 days notice on the time and place of the sale and a description of the property. January 12, 1859 The court acknowledges that Joshua Moses at the previous term of the court filed his account for the inspection of all persons interested in this estate. The court confirmed the account and ordered the guardian charged with the sum of ?? Dollars. January 13, 1859 John Griffin comes before the court and presents a claim on the estate for $0.85. The judge approves the Fourth Class Claim. 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. January 13, 1859 The judge stated that Joshua Moses has made final settlement for the estate and has nothing more in his hand belonging to the estate. Further, the judge orders that Joshua Moses be released as guardian, his bond be cancelled, and the case discontinued from the docket. January 17, 1859 B. B. Still appears before the court and files a claim on the estate for payment of $8.50. The court approves the Fourth Class Claim. 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. January 17, 1859 John McGehee and John Willbanks filed that their account on the estate is current. The court orders that it be filed for the inspection of all persons interested in the estate. The case is ordered to be continued until the next term. April 12, 1859 John McGehee and John Willbanks present a Sale Bill of the Slaves which belongs to the estate. The sale was filed on January 11, 1859 for the sum amounting to $5574 which will be charged to the Administrators. April 13, 1859 John McGehee and John Willbanks present to the judge that they have a large amount of money belonging to the estate. They claimed the money cannot be loaned out without safety and that some of the heirs are in needy circumstances. The judge orders that $600 be paid to each of the estate's heirs. This $600 payment would be viewed by the court as part of their distinctive share in the estate. The judge ordered the case continued until the next term. April 13, 1859 John McGehee and John Willbanks come before the judge. The judge states that for 3 days there have been no claims from persons against the estate. He claims that the account is confirmed and now totals $5944.22 July 13, 1859 John McGehee and John Willbanks come before the court. The case is continued until the next term of the court. October 13, 1859 John McGehee and John Willbanks come before the court. The case is continued until the next term of the court. January 12, 1860 John McGehee and John Willbanks come before the court. The case is continued until the next term of the court. April 11, 1860 John McGehee and John Willbanks come before the court. The case is continued until the next term of the court. July 11, 1860 John McGehee and John Willbanks come before the court. The case is continued until the next term of the court. October 10, 1860 The court states the account is confirmed. The court declares the case is continued to allow all interested parties to review the account. January 16, 1861 John McGehee and John Willbanks come before the court. The court states that the public review of the account has provided no exceptions. The court claims that the account is current and discharges the Administrators and closes the case.

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 SUMMARY: April 14, 1857 John McGehee brought a motion before the court that his father, Osborn McGehee, was incapable of handling his own affairs. The judge formed a jury and ordered William Turner and 11 other sworn men to inquire into the mental condition of Osborn McGehee. After examining the evidence, the Jury returned to the court with the verdict that Osborn McGehee was of unsound mind and incapable of handling his own affairs. The judge ordered that the court resume tomorrow morning.

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 SUMMARY: April 15, 1857 The judge restated the verdict from the hearing on April 14, 1857; namely, that Osborn McGehee was of unsound mind and incapable of handling his own affairs. The judge appointed Joshua Moses to be the guardian of the person (Osborn McGehee) and his property. Note that in reviewing several other court records in that county it was found that Joshua Moses was commonly appointed as a guardian by the court. Further, it was noted that Joshua Moses was identified (in another Court proceeding) as a Court Clerk.

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 SUMMARY: April 16, 1857 Joshua Moses filed a petition to the court for the sale of all of Osborn McGehee's personal property not under dispute. The judge ordered Joshua Moses to secure all the property not under dispute. The property sale was ordered to occur as soon as possible after giving the proper notice required by law.

Anna Johnsson (nee McGehee) Supporting Osborn/Susan McGehee Transcription: “… also a claim of Anna Johnson against said guardian for board and nursing said ward and his wife and for clothing furnished the said ward and his wife from 27th day of March A.D. 1857 until the 25th of June AD 1857 amounting in all to the sum of fifty five & 35/100 dollars which claim is allowed and released to be paid by the said Guardian….”

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 SUMMARY: July 15, 1857 The court gave letters of administration to John McGehee and John Wilbank on the estate of Osborn McGehee, Dec.

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 SUMMARY: July 15, 1857 Joshua Moses (Guardian of Osborn McGehee) filed the additional inventory of the estate of Osborn McGehee. He also submitted a claim ($55.35) from Annna Johnson (nee McGehee) for boarding, nursing, and clothing for Osborn and his wife from March 27, 1857 to June 25, 1857. Attorneys W.W. Edwards and Jordan submitted a claim for their services.

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 SUMMARY: October 14, 1857 The judge ordered the clerk to give letters of administration given to John McGehee and John Wilbank. This seems to be a duplicate order from the July 15, 1857 court proceedings.

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 SUMMARY: October 14, 1857 The judge referenced the earlier work by Joshua Moses in which he identified all the claims and demands on the estate of Osborn McGehee. The judge further noted that a $500 payment be made to W.W. Edwards and P. Gordon for their professional services. The judge ruled that $150 be paid to Benjamin F. Howard for the delivery to Joshua Moses the six negro slaves claimed to belong to the estate. The judge ordered Joshua Moses to pay an additional sums of $639.77 and $40 against other claims on the estate.

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 SUMMARY: January 12, 1858 The judge ordered that $25 be paid to S.S. Ford, attorney, for his services.

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 SUMMARY: January 13, 1858 The judge noted that Joshua Moses was the guardian of Osborn McGehee who was of unsound mind. The judge said that the final settlement stays on file till next time in court.

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 SUMMARY: April 13, 1858 The judge order that the case be continued till next time in court.

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 SUMMARY: April 14, 1858 The judge claimed that no exceptions have been filed to the account. He ordered that the guardian, Joshua Moses, be paid $150 and case continued until next time in court.

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 SUMMARY: April 14, 1858 The judge noted that John McGehee and John Wilbanks were the administrators for the estate of Osborn McGehee who was Deceased. He ordered that R. T. Cargile be paid $5.46 for his services as Sheriff.

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 SUMMARY: April 14, 1858 Based on a motion by W.W. Edwards, the judge ordered that all claims be paid by the administration of the estate. The judge further noted that Joshua Moses was the guardian of Osborn McGehee who was deceased. The judge also ruled that the jurors who decided the sanity of Osborn McGehee would be paid $1 per day of jury service. Payments were made to three jurors.

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 SUMMARY: April 14, 1858 The judge ordered that John Willbank and B.A. Still be paid $13 for services. He further ordered that James W. Actkinson be paid $5 for the coffin he supplied. The judge further ordered that all the claims against the estate be paid.

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 SUMMARY: October 14, 1858 Mr. Edwards, attorney for John McGehee and John Wilbanks, appeared befoe the court. He addressed a petition asking for the sale of the slave's belongings. The judge ordered that the sale be published in the True Democrat, a paper in Little Rock, Alabama, for at least 6 weeks. The judge stated that the slaves could not be divided.

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 SUMMARY: January 13, 1859 The judge orders that Joshua Moses be released as guardian, his bond be cancelled, and the case discontinued from the docket.

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 SUMMARY: January 13, 1859 John McGehee and John Wilbank present a claim on the estate for $0.85. The judge approved the claim.

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 SUMMARY: January 13, 1859 The judge stated that Joshua Moses has made final settlement for the estate. Further, the judge reiterates that he is releasing Joshua Moses as the guardian of Osborn McGehee.

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 SUMMARY: February 13, 1859 John McGehee and John Wilbank were listed as administrators of Oscborn McGehee's estate. B. A. Still filed a claim on the estate for payment of $8.50. The approved the claim.

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 SUMMARY: February 13, 1859 John McGehee and John Wilbanks filed that their account on the estate is current.

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 SUMMARY: April 13, 1859 John McGehee and John Wilbanks submitted a bill of sale (dated January 11, 1859), totaling $5574.00, for the slaves.

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 SUMMARY: April 13, 1859 John McGehee and John Wilbank present to the judge that they have a large amount of money belonging to the estate. The judge orders that $600 be paid to each of the estate's heirs.

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 SUMMARY: April 13, 1859 John McGehee and John Wilbank come before the judge. The judge states that for 3 days there have been no claims from persons against the estate. He claims that there is now a final total of $5944.22 that can be distributed to the heirs.

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 SUMMARY: July 13, 1859 John McGehee and John Willbanks come before the court. The case is continued until the next term of the court.

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 SUMMARY: October 13, 1859 John McGehee and John Willbanks come before the court. The case is continued until the next term of the court.

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 SUMMARY: January 12, 1860 John McGehee and John Willbanks come before the court. The case is continued until the next term of the court.

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 SUMMARY: April 11, 1860 John McGehee and John Willbanks come before the court. The case is continued until the next term of the court.

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 SUMMARY: January 16, 1861 John McGehee and John Willbanks come before the court. The court discharges the Administrators (John McGehee and John Willbanks) and closes the case.