The Shemwell Family

James O McGeheeAge: 66 years18251891

Name
James O McGehee
Given names
James O
Surname
McGehee
Birth about 1825 29 28
Note: James was born in Virginia as per the 1850 Census and attached Birth Record.
Death of a paternal grandfatherJohn March McGehee Jr
June 4, 1825
Birth of a sisterPermelia McGehee
October 3, 1826 (Age 21 months)
Death of a sisterPermelia McGehee
October 3, 1826 (Age 21 months)
Birth of a sisterMartha Elizabeth McGehee
about 1827 (Age 2 years)
Birth of a sisterAmanda Louise McGehee
November 4, 1829 (Age 4 years)
Birth of a sisterMathilda H McGehee
about 1832 (Age 7 years)
Birth of a sisterAnn Eliza McGehee
about 1834 (Age 9 years)
Birth of a sisterNancy E McGehee
about 1836 (Age 11 years)
Census June 1, 1840 (Age 15 years)
Birth of a brotherCharles J McGehee
December 8, 1840 (Age 15 years)
Birth of a brotherAndy Thomas McGehee
December 15, 1845 (Age 20 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 20 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 21 years)
Will July 23, 1852 (Age 27 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 27 years)
Death of a motherLucy Tate
November 1852 (Age 27 years)
Probate November 8, 1852 (Age 27 years)
MarriageMarina LancasterView this family
March 15, 1853 (Age 28 years)
Property
1853 Taxes - James O and Charles J McGehee
1853 (Age 28 years)
Birth of a daughter
#1Ella Bell McGehee
April 9, 1860 (Age 35 years)
Census August 1, 1860 (Age 35 years)
Death of a wifeMarina Lancaster
before 1870 (Age 45 years)
Note: Marina shows up in the 1860 Census as James' wife; but, not in the 1870 Census
MarriageRebecca L PattonView this family
May 14, 1871 (Age 46 years)
MarriageCarrie Bettie E MooreView this family
December 7, 1875 (Age 50 years)
Death of a wifeRebecca L Patton
about 1875 (Age 50 years)
Census June 1, 1880 (Age 55 years)
Death of a sisterMathilda H McGehee
after 1880 (Age 55 years)

Note: The 1880 Census is the last record we have for Mathilda Adams (nee McGehee)
Will August 18, 1890 (Age 65 years)
Death before February 9, 1891 (Age 66 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.
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
himself
21 months
younger sister
Permelia McGehee
Birth: October 3, 1826 31 29Todd, Kentucky, United States
Death: October 3, 1826Todd, Kentucky, United States
15 months
younger sister
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 Marina Lancaster - View this family
himself
wife
Marina Lancaster
Birth: about 1836Kentucky, United States
Death: before 1870Todd, Kentucky, United States
Marriage: March 15, 1853Montgomery, Tennessee, United States
7 years
daughter
Ella Bell McGehee
Birth: April 9, 1860 35 24Todd, Kentucky, United States
Death: February 23, 1938Christian, Kentucky, United States
Family with Rebecca L Patton - View this family
himself
wife
Rebecca L Patton
Birth: about 1848Kentucky, United States
Death: about 1875Todd, Kentucky, United States
Marriage: May 14, 1871Elkton, Todd, Kentucky, United States
Family with Carrie Bettie E Moore - View this family
himself
wife
Marriage: December 7, 1875Todd, Kentucky, United States

James O McGehee has 1 first cousin recorded

Father's family (1)

Parents Dillard McGehee + Elizabeth Talley

Mother's family (0)

PropertyTodd County, Kentucky Tax Lists 1840-1855
Birth
James was born in Virginia as per the 1850 Census and attached Birth Record.
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"
Census1860 United States - Census transcript - James O McGehee - Household

Todd, Kentucky

NameRelationAgeSexColorOccupationREPEBirthplaceMarSchoolR+WInfirm
James O McGeheehead35MWMerchant40004000VA
Marina McGeheewife24FWKY

Census1880 United States - Census transcript - James O McGehee - Household

Todd, Kentucky

NameColorSexAgeMonRelationCondMYOccupationUnEmSickBlindDDIdioticInsaneDisabledSchoolReadWriteBPFBPMBP
McGehee, James OWM54headMNoneVAVAVA
McGehee, Carrie BWF26wifeMKeeping HouseKYVAKY

Death
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.