Could it have also been spelled McGoughey? I found a John McGoughey who had the following children:
Rebeccah Adams McGaughey born December 25, 1792
Polly McGaughey born July 4, 1794
Betsey McGaughey born December 8, 1796
James McGaughey born March 15, 1799
Osborn McGaughey born May 10, 1801
Seburn McGaughey born August 26, 1803
Umphrey McGaughey born July 9, 1806
Edy McGaughey born July 2, 1808
John McGaughey born September 2, 1811