Samuel Joseph McGAUGHY

Father: John Thomas McGAUGHY
Mother: Mary Florence JOHNSON

Family 1: Lee Etta MOODY

(1) Source: Alabama, U.S., County Marriage Records via Ancestry.com.

  1. Luther Cidney McGAUGHY
  2. Lena Corine McGAUGHY
  3. Alvin Joseph McGAUGHY
  4. George Washington McGAUGHY
  5. Glennie Dee McGAUGHY
  6. Mary Florence McGAUGHY
  7. Earl Wilkerson McGAUGHY
                                                   _James Harvey McGAUGHY _
                         _Samuel R. McGAUGHY _____|
                        |                         |_Patsy NORTON __________
 _John Thomas McGAUGHY _|
|                       |                          ________________________
|                       |_Charlotte Ann CLARK ____|
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|--Samuel Joseph McGAUGHY
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|                                                  ________________________
|                        _Josiah Franklin JOHNSON_|
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|_Mary Florence JOHNSON_|
                        |                          _Elisha FANCHER_________
                        |_Mary Ann FANCHER________|
                                                  |_Jane //________________

Notes

Updated May 28, 2026. Compiled by Howder (www.howderfamily.com) from the following source(s):

(1) 1900 United States Census for Alabama, Shelby Co., 21 & Beat No. 4 - Montevallo: Supervisor's District 4; Enumeration District 124; Sheet 15; June 25, 1900.

Samuel J. McGAUGHY is the son of John T. McGAUGHY. He is also listed as the son of Cora D. [JOHNSON] McGaughy but she was actually his step-mother (and aunt), and he's actually the son of Mary F. [JOHNSON] McGAUGHY who passed away when he was young. Samuel was born in August 1884 in Alabama, is 15 years old, and is attending school.

(2) Alabama, U.S., County Marriage Records via Ancestry.com

"The State of Alabama, Shelby County. You are hereby authorized to solemnize Marriage between Miss Etta MOODY and Mr. S.J. McGAUGHEY and to join them together in Matrimony, and certify the same in writing to this office as required by law. Given under my hand, this 20th day of Jan 1906; A.P. LANGSHORE, Judge of Probate. THIS CERTIFIES, That I have solemnized Marriage between Miss Etta MOODY and Mr. S.J. McGAUGHEY according to law, at Montevallo in said County and State, on the 21st day of January 1906. (Rev) Francis M. PETERSON."

(3) 1910 United States Census for Alabama, Shelby Co., Montevallo Precinct No.4: Supervisor's District 4; Enumeration District 106; Sheet 24B, May 9, 1910.

Samuel J. McGAUGHY is head of household, married to Lee Etta [MOODY] McGAUGHY. Children listed in the household are Luther S. and Lena C. His father John T. McGAUGHY and family lives a few households away

- Street Address: Mill Road
- Age: 25 years old, married for 5 years
- Birthplace: Alabama, as were his parents
- Occupation: Farmer on a general farm
- Home: Rents a farm

(4) WWI Civilian Draft Registrations via Ancestry.com

- Name: Samuel Joseph McGAUGHY
- Address: R.F.D. 1, Box 105D, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Ala.
- Age: 34; born August 10, 1884
- Occupation: Structural helper, TC9 & RR Co.
- Place of Occupation: Steel Works, Ensley, Jeff., Ala.
- Nearest Relative: (Wife) Etta McGAUGHY, R.F.D. 1, Box 105D, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Ala.
- Physical Characteristics: height - medium; build - medium; eyes - blue; hair - brown
- Date: September 12, 1918

(5) 1920 United States Census for Alabama, Shelby Co., Precinct 4: Supervisor's District 4; Enumeration District 114; Sheet 19B; February 6 & 7, 1920.

Sam J. McGAUGHY is head of household, married to Etta [MOODY] McGAUGHY. Children in the household are Luther, Lena, Alvin, George, Glennie D., Mollie and Earl.

- Home: Farm, owned with a mortgage
- Age: 35 years old
- Birthplace: Alabama, as were his parents
- Occupation: A farmer working on his own accord

(6) 1930 United States Census for Alabama, Shelby Co., Montevallo Town: Precinct 4; 24 Range 12 East; Enumeration District 59-6; Sheet 12B; April 11, 1930.

Samuel J. McGAUGHY is head of household, married to Etta L. (MOODY) McGAUGHY. The children included are: Luther C., Lena C., Alvin J., George W., Glennie D., Mary F., and Earl W. McGAUGHY.

- Address: Commerce St.; dwelling #259
- Home ownership: no; monthly rent $27
- Radio ownership: yes
- Age: 46 years old at time of census; 21 when first married
- Birthplace: Alabama, as were his parents
- Occupation: Proprietor, Grocery Store (code 9X91)

(7) 1940 United States Census for Alabama, Shelby Co., Election Precinct 4, Montevallo: Supervisor's District 6; Enumeration District 59-8A; Sheet 5B; April 26, 1940.

Sam J. McGAUGHY is head of household, married to Leetta [MOODY] McGAUGHY. Sam furnished information to the census taker for this household.

- Address: Dry Valley Road
- Home: Owner, valued at $1,500, it is a farm
- Age: 55, married
- Highest Grade of School Completed: High School - 1st Year
- Birthplace: Alabama
- Residence on April 1, 1935: Same House
- At Work: Yes
- Number of hours worked previous week: 60
- Occupation: Farmer; Farm
- Occupation Code: 000-VV-1 (Farmers; Agriculture; working on his own account)
- Number of Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
- Salary: $0
- Income Other Than Salary: Yes

(8) 1950 United States Census for Alabama, Shelby Co., Montevallo: Enumeration District 59-9; Sheet 23; April 18, 1950.

S.J. McGAUGHY is head of household, married to Lee Etta [MOODY] McGAUGHY.

- Address: 107 Highland
- Farm: No; Acres: No
- Age: 65; married
- Birthplace: Alabama
- Occupation Category: Worker
- Hours Worked: 40
- Occupation: Hauls Produce; Drives Truck
- Industry: Trucking Business
- Worker Class: Own Business
- Occupation Code: 683 526 3 (Truck and tractor drivers; Trucking service)

(9) Alabama, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index via Ancestry.com

- Name: Samuel Joseph McGAUGHY
- Death Date: 22 Jun 1965
- Death Place: Alabaster, Shelby, Alabama
- Death Age: 80
- Gender: Male
- Father Name: Thomas McGAUGHY
- Mother Name: Cora JOHNSON
- FHL Film Number: 1909079

(10) Social Security Death Index via Ancestry.com

- Name: Samuel McGAUGHY
- Last Residence: 35007 Alabaster, Shelby, Alabama, United States of America
- Born: 10 Aug 1884
- Died: Jun 1965
- State (Year) SSN issued: Alabama (1957)

(11) Obituary via Newspapers.com: The Birmingham News; Birmingham, Alabama; Wednesday, June 23, 1965; Page 18.

"S.J. McGAUGHY. Funeral services for Samuel Joseph McGAUGHY, 80, of Montevallo, were held today at First Baptist Church of Montevallo, the Rev. Edward GLUVER officiating. Burial was in Montevallo Cemetery. Bolton Funeral Home of Columbiana directing. Mr. McGAUGHY died Tuesday at a Shelby County nursing home. He was a native and life-long resident of Montevallo. A deacon and trustee of Montevallo First Baptist Church, he was a retired wholesale dealer. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Lena CLINKSCALES of Auburn, Mrs. Glennie CLARK of Montevallo, and Mrs. Molly TURNBACH of Gadsden; three sons, Alvin J. McGAUGHY, George W. McGAUGHY and Earl W. McGAUGHY, all of Montevallo; three half-sisters, Mrs. George REID of Selma, Mrs. Robert BEARDEN of Montevallo, and Mrs. W. F. MOODY of Calera; six half-brothers, Howard J. McGAUGHY Sr., H. M. McGAUGHY, Herbert McGAUGHY and J. T. McGAUGHY, all of Montevallo, Edgar McGAUGHY and Marion McGAUGHY, both of Birmingham, 18 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers were deacons of First Baptist Church of Montevallo, Dr. L. E. KIRKLAND and Dr. Leslie HUBBARD of Montevallo."

(12) Find a Grave

- Samuel Joseph McGAUGHY
- Birth: 10 Aug 1884
- Death: 22 Jun 1965 (aged 80)
- Burial: Montevallo Cemetery; Montevallo, Shelby County, Alabama, USA
- Memorial ID: 35943572

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