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John McGehee 1738–1763

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John McGehee in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 14 Nov 1738 · Amelia, Virginia, United States
Died 16 Dec 1763 · Prince Edward, Virginia, United States
Father Jacob Mcgehee
Mother Ellenor Dejarnette
Spouse Mourning Adams
Children Elizabeth Mcgee
Siblings Agnes Mcgehee, Ann Mcgeehee, Ann Mcgehee, Annice Mcgehee, Drucilla Mcgehee, Eleanor Mcgehee, Elizabeth Mcgehee, First Lieutenant William Mcgehee, Jacob Mcgehee, Martha Mcgehee, Mary Mcgehee, Samuel Mcgehee, Sarah Mcgehee

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Biography

In 1738, John McGehee entered the world in Amelia, Virginia, United States, born to jacob mcgehee and ellenor dejarnette. John McGehee married mourning adams, and had children including elizabeth mcgee. John McGehee passed away in 1763 in Prince Edward, Virginia, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

Life Timeline

1738
Birth of John McGehee in Amelia, Virginia, United States
Birth
1763
Death of John McGehee in Prince Edward, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John McGehee

This ancestor line traces from Maidstone, Kent, England (1638) to Amelia, Virginia, United States (1738) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John McGehee (1738–1763) was born in Amelia, Virginia, United States and died in Prince Edward, Virginia, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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John McGehee's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John McGehee PTP
1738–1763
Amelia, Virginia, United States
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
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Unknown
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John McGehee's Descendants

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John McGehee PTP 1738–1763