The Shemwell Family

Martha Elizabeth McGehee1827

Name
Martha Elizabeth McGehee
Given names
Martha Elizabeth
Surname
McGehee
Married name
Martha Elizabeth Glenn
Birth about 1827 31 30
Birth of a sisterAmanda Louise McGehee
November 4, 1829 (Age 2 years)
Birth of a sisterMathilda H McGehee
about 1832 (Age 5 years)
Birth of a sisterAnn Eliza McGehee
about 1834 (Age 7 years)
Birth of a sisterNancy E McGehee
about 1836 (Age 9 years)
Census June 1, 1840 (Age 13 years)
Birth of a brotherCharles J McGehee
December 8, 1840 (Age 13 years)
Birth of a brotherAndy Thomas McGehee
December 15, 1845 (Age 18 years)
Note: Appears to be twin of Annie Thomas McGehee who was born on the same day.
Shared note: Some or all of the birth information is based on Source S976" which is a book titled: "Todd County, Kentucky - Family History". See page 250.
Death of a brotherAndy Thomas McGehee
December 17, 1845 (Age 18 years)
Shared note: Some or all of the birth information is based on Source S976" which is a book titled: "Todd County, Kentucky - Family History". See page 250.
Death of a paternal grandmotherMary Stewart
October 25, 1846 (Age 19 years)
MarriageGeorge D GlennView this family
January 2, 1849 (Age 22 years)
Will July 23, 1852 (Age 25 years)
Note: The Last Will and Testament of Carr McGehee documents the following family members: Carr McGehee, Lu…
Death of a fatherCarr McGehee
October 7, 1852 (Age 25 years)
Death of a motherLucy Tate
November 1852 (Age 25 years)
Death of a sisterMathilda H McGehee
after 1880 (Age 53 years)

Note: The 1880 Census is the last record we have for Mathilda Adams (nee McGehee)
Death of a brotherJames O McGehee
before February 9, 1891 (Age 64 years)
Note: James O McGehee's will is recorded on Feb 9, 1891. It specifically refers to him as a "decedent". This suggests he died before the recording date.
Death of a brotherJohn Carlton McGehee
August 28, 1907 (Age 80 years)
Death of a sisterAmanda Louise McGehee
July 23, 1917 (Age 90 years)
Death of a brotherCharles J McGehee
January 6, 1929 (Age 102 years)
Associate: Carr McGehee
Associate: Lucy Tate
Cause: Influenza
Deathunknown

Family with parents - View this family
father
mother
Marriage: April 20, 1815Louisa, Virginia, United States
3 years
elder brother
6 years
elder sister
2 years
elder sister
2 years
elder brother
21 months
elder sister
Permelia McGehee
Birth: October 3, 1826 31 29Todd, Kentucky, United States
Death: October 3, 1826Todd, Kentucky, United States
15 months
herself
3 years
younger sister
Amanda Louise McGehee
Birth: November 4, 1829 34 32Todd, Kentucky, United States
Death: July 23, 1917Barren, Kentucky, United States
3 years
younger sister
3 years
younger sister
3 years
younger sister
5 years
younger brother
Charles J McGehee
Birth: December 8, 1840 45 43Kirksmanville, Todd, Kentucky, United States
Death: January 6, 1929Kirksmanville, Todd, Kentucky, United States
5 years
younger brother
Andy Thomas McGehee
Birth: December 15, 1845Lewisburg, Logan, Kentucky, United States
Death: December 17, 1845Todd, Kentucky, United States
Family with George D Glenn - View this family
husband
herself
Marriage: January 2, 1849Todd, Kentucky, United States

Martha Elizabeth McGehee has 1 first cousin recorded

Father's family (1)

Parents Dillard McGehee + Elizabeth Talley

Mother's family (0)

Census1840 United States - Census transcript - Carr McGehee - Household

Todd, Kentucky, United States

NameRelationAgeSexM0M5M10M15M20M30M40M50M60M70M80M90M100F0F5F10F15F20F30F40F50F60F70F80F90F100M0M10M24M36M55M100F0F10F24F36F55F100
Carr McGeheehead44M1
Lucy McGeheewife43F1
John Carlton McGeheeson22M1
Francis Ann McGeheedaughter17F
Mary Jane McGeheedaughter17F1
James O McGeheeson15M1
Martha Elizabeth McGeheedaughter13F1
Amanda Louise McGeheedaughter11F1
Mathilda H McGeheedaughter8F1
Ann Eliza McGeheedaughter6F1
Nancy E McGeheedaughter4F1

Will
The Last Will and Testament of Carr McGehee documents the following family members: Carr McGehee, Lucy McGehee (nee Tate), Charles McGehee, James McGehee (Executor), Mathilda H McGehee, Ann E McGehee, Nancy E McGehee, John C McGehee, Mary J Martin (nee McGehee), Francis Ann Perkins (nee McGehee), Amanda L Harrison (nee McGehee), and Martha E Glenn (nee McGehee). Note that there is no mentioned of Parmelia McGehee who, based on input from other researchers, was born and died on October 3, 1826. A source for this child still needs to be found. However, for now she will be included in the family listing. Transcribed Will (I have added punctuation for clarity): I, Carr McGehee, of the County of Todd and State of Kentucky being of sound mind and disposing memory do make and constitute this my last will and testament. 1. It is my wish that all my just debts be paid. 2. I give and bequeath to my wife Lucy the farm on which I now live containing two hundred and nineteen acres more or less, also the following slaves viz: Toby, and his wife Tarmon, and Harriet said family & slaves I give to my wife Lucy. During her life only I give and bequeath to my wife Lucy forever the following property viz: one third of the products of my farm which may be on hand at my death: one waggon and one yoke of oxen, two horses such as she may choose, three plows and gears which she may choose, all my household & kitchen furniture, all my stock of hogs, twelve sheep & four cows such as she may choose, and my buggy. 3. I give and bequeath to my son Charles fifty dollars. I give to my sons, James & Charles, equally at the death of their mother Lucy, the farm which I have willed to Lucy during her life and two of the slaves viz: Toby and Tarmon which are also willed to Lucy during her life. 4. I give and bequeath to my daughters Mathilda H McGehee, Ann E McGehee, & Nancy E Mcgehee thirty dollars severally. 5. I give and bequeath to my children John C McGehee, Mary J Martin (nee McGehee), Frances Ann Perkins (nee McGehee), Amanda L Harrison (nee McGehee), Martha E Glenn (nee McGehee), Mathilda H McGehee, Ann E McGehee, and Nancy E McGehee equally the following slaves viz: Garret, Louisa, George, Margaret, Frank, Jef, Ellis, Henry, & Sally also all the personal property of which I may die possessed which has not been disposed of by this will also Harriet & her children at the death of my wife Lucy their mother. 6. I appoint James McGehee executor of this my last will and testament given under my hand this the 23rd day of July 1852. Signed: Carr McGehee (seal) Test: WB Taylor, HB Groomes"