Wood & Torbert Families

John McGar

b. 1 August 1805, d. 20 September 1863

Father: Willliam McGar b. 1784, d. 1833
Mother: Eliza Leath b. say 1784

John McGar was born on 1 August 1805 in Georgia.
He married Martha Ryons Magruder, daughter of Zadock Magruder and Tracey Reardon, on 2 November 1825 in Richmond County, Georgia, or possibly 4 November.
On Saturday, 6 May 1848, Green Wood recorded in his travel journal: (traveling to Austin) "Mr. McGar Shot at three Deer Seting in the Stage about 70 or 80 yards Standing, got no meat. . ."
On Saturday, 6 May 1848, Green Wood recorded in his travel journal: (in Fayette County near LaGrange) "Mr. McGar Killed that morning a Prarie cock. . ."
John McGar appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1850 in Macon County, Alabama. Other members of the household included Talbot McGar, William W. McGar, John Leith McGar, Josephine Philoqua McGar, Henry Bates McGar, Charles Leith McGar and Estelle McGar.
He was a farmer, according to the 1850 census.
On Friday, 27 April 1855, Green Wood recorded in his plantation daily account book: "Mr. J. McGar and Talbot McGar got here this evening."
On Friday, 28 December 1855, Green Wood recorded in his plantation daily account book: "My note payable on day after date 10 Jan. 1856 to McGar 957.40. Renewed my note to John McGar with the interest added, making principal $866.48 and one year interest 70.92 making 957.40."
On Tuesday, 6 May 1856, Green Wood recorded in his plantation daily account book: "Mr. McGar & Familey came this evening."
[left margin] "Mess of Beans."
On Tuesday, 14 October 1856, Green Wood recorded in his plantation daily account book: "Mrs. Wood, Mr. Powell, and Ella and Wood started on a visit to Mr. Fisher, C. Abercrombie's, and Mr. McGar and Colonel Yoakum."
Green Wood recorded on a blank page in his account book, "January 10th 1960, Sent Mr McGar 300 lbs Lard at 15 cents. Paid."
John McGar and Martha Ryons Magruder appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1860 in Huntsville, Walker County, Texas. Other members of the household included Josephine Philoqua McGar, Henry Bates McGar, Charles Leith McGar and Estelle McGar.
He was a farmer, according to the 1860 census.
On Wednesday, 6 February 1861, Green Wood recorded in his plantation daily account book: "Mr. McGar came this evening & Son Paul."
On Saturday, 22 February 1862, Green Wood recorded in his plantation daily account book: "Mr. J. McGar Spiritually examined by Doctor Ramsdell; satisfactory to Mr. McGar."
On Wednesday, 5 March 1862, Green Wood recorded in his plantation daily account book: "Wm B. Wood went to Mr. McGar's, borrowed $1000 confederate notes to pay Taxes."
On Monday, 8 September 1862, Green Wood recorded in his plantation daily account book: "Mrs E. A. Wood & the Girls started on a visit to Mr McGar,s."
John McGar became a widower at the 15 May 1863 death of his wife Martha Ryons Magruder.
John McGar died on 20 September 1863 at age 58.
He was interred at Oakwood Cemetery, Huntsville, Walker County, Texas.

Last Edited: 29 May 2014

Family: Martha Ryons Magruder b. 13 May 1809, d. 15 May 1863

Sophronia Jane McGar b. 4 February 1828, d. 8 June 1901
Talbot McGar+ b. 3 June 1832, d. 1 May 1895
William W. McGar+ b. 7 July 1835, d. 6 November 1901
John Leith McGar+ b. circa 1837, d. 10 October 1894
Josephine Philoqua McGar b. 30 April 1840
Henry Bates McGar b. 27 June 1842, d. 22 October 1922
Charles Leith McGar b. 15 March 1845, d. 24 June 1900
Estelle McGar+ b. 24 October 1847, d. 4 December 1930
Paul McGar b. 29 December 1850, d. 28 June 1894