PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA VAUGHAN FAMILY Land Records
William Vaughan
On 20 Apr 1680, William Vaughan was granted a Patent for 1225 acres on the ss of Appomattox R. and Blackwater Cr. adj. Hugh Lee, being: 100 acres purchased of Hugh Lee; 100 acres purchased of Robert Burgess; 720 acres assigned to said Vaughan by Hugh Lee, William Barron and Gill Pratt; and 305 acres 32 poles for transporting 7 persons. Commonwealth of Virginia Colonial Patent Book 7, page 30. Cavaliers & Pioneers, Volume 2, page 208. Note: At the time this land was in Charles City County. Determining the exact location of this land is most assuredly impossible. Although we cannot determine the exact location we can make a pretty good guess. The only place where the waters of the southside of the Appomattox River meet the waters of the Blackwater River is right in the corner of Prince George County where the Prince George County and Dinwiddie County dividing line meets the City limits of Petersburg. William Vaughan d. in 1694 in Charles City Co. Virginia. Among others, he named his wife Sarah Vaughan and sons William Vaughan, Richard Vaughan, John Vaughan, Samuel Vaughan, Daniel Vaughan, James Vaughan and Nicholas Vaughan in his will. Char City Co., Va. Will Book __, dated 24 Mar 1692, proved 4 Jun 1694. He gave his land to his seven sons to be divided equally. The division of his land amounted to 169 acres per son. In 1703, Prince George County was formed out of Charles City County. His land was then in Prince George County. Prince George County, Va 1704 Quit Rent: John Vaughan169 Samuel Vaughan169 Daniel Vaughan169 James Vaughan169 Richard Vaughan309 William Vaughan309 Nicholas Vaughan169 Virginia Historical Magazine, Vol. ___, Page 328. On 15 Oct 1698, William Vaughan and Richard Vaughan were jointly granted a patent for 281 acres of land between Hatcher's Run and Moncusneck Creek in Charles City County [present day Dinwiddie Co]. Virginia Patent Book 8, Page 244. Thus, their 309 acres equals 169 acres plus 1/2 of 281 acres. William Vaughan’s wife Sarah later remarried James Severcar. See chancery suit September 13, 1715, John Vaughan and Samuel Vaughan vs. James Severcar. Prince George County, O.B. 2, page 33, 49.
DNA COMMENT William Vaughan has been conclusively identified as a member of the Orange DNA Subgroup of the FTDNA Vaughan DNA Project. A number of his descendants through his son Nicholas have been tested and a few distinctive yDNA markers have been found. If you are not a member of the Orange DNA subgroup labeled under Nicholas Vaughan, you do descend from this branch Further complicating matters is the fact that the Nicholas Vaughan Orange DNA Subgroup and the Vaughan Cyan DNA Subgroup intermingled in Dinwiddie Co. These branches are not at all close genetically. Both branches have a very large group of descendants.
DESCENDANTS OF WILLIAM VAUGHAN
Abraham Vaughan
14 Aug 1739	Richard Hix, guardian and next friend of Abraham Vaughan, minor sued Henry Fitz and his wife Ann, administrators of Nicholas Vaughan. Prince George County, Virginia Minute Book 1737 - 1740, page 312. Benjamin B. Weisiger, III, Prince George County, Virginia Records 1733-1792, page 51.
Daniel Vaughan (son of William)
1704	Daniel Vaughan paid tax on 169 acres Prince George County, Virginia. Virginia Historical Magazine, Vol. ___, Page 328.
14 Apr 1719	James Vaughan late of Bristol Parish, Prince George County sold to Cornelius Fox 169 acres called the Boyling Spring for 25£. Witnessed by Edward Prince and Joseph Simmons. Description: adjacent Richard Vaughan, Daniel Vaughan, John Vaughan and William Vaughan. His wife Ann Vaughan released her dower rights. Prince George County, Virginia Deed Book _____, Page 306. Benjamin B. Weisiger, III, Prince George County, Virginia Deeds and Wills 1713-1728, Page 47.
James Vaughan (son of William)
1704	James Vaughan paid tax on 169 acres Prince George County, Virginia. Virginia Historical Magazine, Vol. ___, Page 328.
14 Apr 1719	James Vaughan late of Bristol Parish, Prince George County sold to Cornelius Fox 169 acres called the Boyling Spring for 25£. Witnessed by Edward Prince and Joseph Simmons. Description: adjacent Richard Vaughan, Daniel Vaughan, John Vaughan and William Vaughan. His wife Ann Vaughan released her dower rights. Prince George County, Virginia Deed Book _____, Page 306. Benjamin B. Weisiger, III, Prince George County, Virginia Deeds and Wills 1713-1728, Page 47.
8 Feb 1724	Cornelius Fox sold to James Thompson 169 acres. Witnessed by Fr. Anderson, Ed. Irby, Joseph Simmonds and William Epes. Recorded on 9 February, 1724. Description: Adjoining Richard Vaughn's and James Vaughn's lines. His wife Mary Fox released her dower rights. Prince George County, Virginia Deed Book _____, Page 792. Benjamin B. Weisiger, III, Prince George County, Virginia Deeds and Wills 1713-1728, Page 103.
12 Sep 1726	James Thompson sold to Joseph Willson ...Boyling Spring...Prince George County, Virginia Deed Book _____, Page 917. Benjamin B. Weisiger, III, Prince George County, Virginia Deeds and Wills 1713-1728, Page 149.
1 Apr 1728	Joseph Willson sold to Theophilus Feild ...Boyling Spring...Prince George County, Virginia Deed Book _____, Page 1098. Benjamin B. Weisiger, III, Prince George County, Virginia Deeds and Wills 1713-1728, Page 178.
John Vaughan (son of William)
1704	John Vaughan paid tax on 169 acres Prince George County, Virginia. Virginia Historical Magazine, Vol. ___, Page 328.
13 Sep 1715	John Vaughan and Samuel Vaughan sued their stepfather James Sevecar. See chancery suit September 13, 1715, John Vaughan and Samuel Vaughan vs. James Severcar. Prince George County, O.B. 2, page 33, 49.
14 Apr 1719	James Vaughan late of Bristol Parish, Prince George County sold to Cornelius Fox 169 acres called the Boyling Spring for 25£. Witnessed by Edward Prince and Joseph Simmons. Description: Adjacent Richard Vaughan, Daniel Vaughan, John Vaughan and William Vaughan. His wife Ann Vaughan released her dower rights. Prince George County, Virginia Deed Book _____, Page 306. Benjamin B. Weisiger, III, Prince George County, Virginia Deeds and Wills 1713-1728, Page 47.
23 Feb 1721	Abigaell Vaughan, daughter of John and Ellinor Vaughan died at aged six. Churchill Gibson Chamberlayne, The Vestry Book and Register of Bristol Parish, Virginia, 1720-1789, p. 379. Continued to Isle of Wight County.
30 May 1725	John Vaughan being aged and sick was relieved of levy. Churchill Gibson Chamberlayne, The Vestry Book and Register of Bristol Parish, Virginia, 1720-1789, p. 23. Note: This John is likely the son of William as he was aged and sick in 1725.
John Vaughan
13 Mar 1738	John Vaughan appointed overseer of highways instead of William Wells. Prince George County, Virginia Minute Book 1737 - 1740, page 239. Benjamin B. Weisiger, III, Prince George County, Virginia Records 1733-1792, page 34.
Nicholas Vaughan (son of William)
1704	Nicholas Vaughan paid tax on 169 acres Prince George County, Virginia. Virginia Historical Magazine, Vol. ___, Page 328.
8 Apr 1718	Henry Lee and Ann his wife of Bristol Parish, Surry County sold to John Butler 260 acres on Appomattox River for 6£ 10sh. Witnessed by None. Recorded on 8 April, 1718. Description: Adjacent said John Butler and Nicholas Vaughan. Prince George County Deed Book ____, Page 219. Benjamin B. Weisiger, III, Prince George County, Virginia Deeds and Wills 1713-1728, Page 33.
13 Jul 1719	Nicholas Vaughn Sold to Thomas Hardyway 169 acres on Appomattox River for 26£. Witnessed by Robert Bolling and Henry Cabinis. Recorded on 14 July, 1719. Description: Where said Hardyway now lives, adjacent William Low. His wife Ann Vaughn released her dower rights. Prince George County Deed Book ____, Page 335. Benjamin B. Weisiger, III, Prince George County, Virginia Deeds and Wills 1713-1728, Page 52.
11 Mar 1720	Survey? for John West 271 acres on North side of Hatchers Run, adjacent Nicholas Vaughn. Prince George County Deed Book ____, Page 758. Benjamin B. Weisiger, III, Prince George County, Virginia Deeds and Wills 1713-1728, Page 117.
14 Aug 1739	Richard Hix, guardian and next friend of Abraham Vaughan, minor sued Henry Fitz and his wife Ann, administrators of Nicholas Vaughan. Prince George County, Virginia Minute Book 1737 - 1740, page 312. Benjamin B. Weisiger, III, Prince George County, Virginia Records 1733-1792, page 51.
Richard Vaughan (son of William)
15 Oct 1698	William Vaughan and Richard Vaughan jointly patented 281 acres of land between Hatcher's Run and Moncusneck Creek in Charles City County [present day Dinwiddie Co.]. Virginia Patent Book 8, Page 244.
1704	Richard Vaughan paid tax on 309 acres Prince George County, Virginia. Virginia Historical Magazine, Vol. ___, Page 328. Note: Richard Vaughan and William Vaughan received a land patent jointly for 281 acres. Thus, their 309 acres equals 169 acres they inherited plus 1/2 of 281 acres.
14 Apr 1719	James Vaughan late of Bristol Parish, Prince George County sold to Cornelius Fox 169 acres called the Boyling Spring for 25£. Witnessed by Edward Prince and Joseph Simmons. Description: adjacent Richard Vaughan, Daniel Vaughan, John Vaughan and William Vaughan. His wife Ann Vaughan released her dower rights. Prince George County, Virginia Deed Book _____, Page 306. Benjamin B. Weisiger, III, Prince George County, Virginia Deeds and Wills 1713-1728, Page 47.
8 Feb 1724	Cornelius Fox sold to James Thompson 169 acres. Witnessed by Fr. Anderson, Ed. Irby, Joseph Simmonds and William Epes. Recorded on 9 February, 1724. Description: Adjoining Richard Vaughn's and James Vaughn's lines. His wife Mary Fox released her dower rights. Prince George County, Virginia Deed Book _____, Page 792. Benjamin B. Weisiger, III, Prince George County, Virginia Deeds and Wills 1713-1728, Page 103.
11 Jan 1725	William Vaughan sold to Richard Vaughan 140 acres between Hatcher's Run and Moncusneck Creek for 5£. Witnessed by Robert Bolling, Matt Mayes, Abrs. Cocke and John Mayes. Recorded on 14 June, 1736. Description: Upper part of 281 acre patent. Prince George County Deed Book ____, Page 889. Benjamin B. Weisiger, III, Prince George County, Virginia Deeds and Wills 1713-1728, Page 145.
13 May 1728	Richard Vaughn, Sr. of Brunswick County sold to William Vaughn, Jr. 142 acres in the fork between Hatcher's Run and Monks Neck Creek. Witnessed by Robert Munford, Dav. Warren and Peter Jones. Recorded on 14 May, 1728. Description: One half of the tract taken up by said Vaughn and is the plantation where the said Richard Vaughn lives. Prince George County, Virginia Deed Book _____, Page 1106. Benjamin B. Weisiger, III, Prince George County, Virginia Deeds and Wills 1713-1728, Page 180.
13 May 1728	Richard Vaughn, Sr. of Brunswick County sold to Robert Bolling 169 acres on south side of Appomattox River. Witnessed by John Fitzgerrald, John Epes and Fran. Epes - Hopewell. Recorded on 14 May, 1728. Description: between Theophilus Field (formerly Joseph [Willson] and Samuel Vaughn's line, next to Richard Vaughn and John Butler. Prince George County, Virginia Deed Book _____, Page 1112. Benjamin B. Weisiger, III, Prince George County, Virginia Deeds and Wills 1713-1728, Page 181.
Samuel Vaughan (son of William)
1704	Samuel Vaughan paid tax on 169 acres Prince George County, Virginia. Virginia Historical Magazine, Vol. ___, Page 328.
7 Feb 1710	Samuel Vaughan was adjacent to land sold by William Coleman, Jr. to Robert Munford. Benjamin B. Weisiger, III, Prince George County Virginia Wills & Deeds 1710-1713, page 2.
14 Aug 1711	Samuel Vaughan mentioned as a purchaser in an estate account. Benjamin B. Weisiger, III, Prince George County Virginia Wills & Deeds 1710-1713, page 10.
13 Sep 1715	John Vaughan and Samuel Vaughan sued their stepfather James Sevecar. See chancery suit September 13, 1715, John Vaughan and Samuel Vaughan vs. James Severcar. Prince George County, O.B. 2, page 33, 49.
15 Sep 1718	Inventory of Samuel Vaughan was appraised by John Peterson, William Batte and Henry Batte. Valued at 68£ 2 sh 1 p. Returned to court by Sarah Vaughan, administratrix 14 October, 1718. Prince George County Deed Book ____, Page 259. Benjamin B. Weisiger, III, Prince George County, Virginia Deeds and Wills 1713-1728, Page 40.
13 May 1728	Richard Vaughn, Sr. of Brunswick County sold to Robert Bolling 169 acres on south side of Appomattox River. Witnessed by John Fitzgerrald, John Epes and Fran. Epes - Hopewell. Recorded on 14 May, 1728. Description: between Theophilus Field (formerly Joseph [Willson] and Samuel Vaughn's line, next to Richard Vaughn and John Butler. Prince George County, Virginia Deed Book _____, Page 1112. Benjamin B. Weisiger, III, Prince George County, Virginia Deeds and Wills 1713-1728, Page 181.
William Vaughan (son of William)
24 Mar 1692	William Vaughan named the following grandchildren by his son William Vaughan in his will: William Vaughan, Mary Vaughan, Julia Vaughan & Elisabeth Vaughan. Char City Co., Va. Will Book __, dated 24 Mar 1692, proved 4 Jun 1694.
15 Oct 1698	William Vaughan and Richard Vaughan jointly patented 281 acres of land between Hatcher's Run and Moncusneck Creek in Charles City County [present day Dinwiddie Co.]. Virginia Patent Book 8, Page 244.
1704	William Vaughan paid tax on 309 acres Prince George County, Virginia. Virginia Historical Magazine, Vol. ___, Page 328. Note: Richard Vaughan and William Vaughan received a land patent jointly for 281 acres. Thus, their 309 acres equals 169 acres they inherited plus 1/2 of 281 acres.
14 Apr 1719	James Vaughan late of Bristol Parish, Prince George County sold to Cornelius Fox 169 acres called the Boyling Spring for 25£. Witnessed by Edward Prince and Joseph Simmons. Description: adjacent Richard Vaughan, Daniel Vaughan, John Vaughan and William Vaughan. His wife Ann Vaughan released her dower rights. Prince George County, Virginia Deed Book _____, Page 306. Benjamin B. Weisiger, III, Prince George County, Virginia Deeds and Wills 1713-1728, Page 47.
11 Jan 1725	William Vaughan Sold to Richard Vaughan 140 acres between Hatcher's Run and Moncusneck Creek for 5£. Witnessed by Robert Bolling, Matt Mayes, Abrs. Cocke and John Mayes. Recorded on 14 June, 1736. Description: Upper part of 281 acre patent. Prince George County Deed Book ____, Page 889. Benjamin B. Weisiger, III, Prince George County, Virginia Deeds and Wills 1713-1728, Page 145.
26 Oct 1726	William Vaughn, Sr., Thomas Hardyway and William Parsons appraised the estate of David Crawley. Recorded 8 November, 1726. Prince George County, Virginia Deed Book _____, Page 933. Benjamin B. Weisiger, III, Prince George County, Virginia Deeds and Wills 1713-1728, Page 151.
LIKELY GRANDCHILDREN OF WILLIAM VAUGHAN
William Vaughan, Jr. (Likely Son of William Vaughan and Grandson of William Vaughan)
13 May 1728	Richard Vaughn, Sr. of Brunswick County sold to William Vaughn, Jr. 142 acres in the fork between Hatcher's Run and Monks Neck Creek. Witnessed by Robert Munford, Dav. Warren and Peter Jones. Recorded on 14 May, 1728. Description: One half of the tract taken up by said Vaughn and is the plantation where the said Richard Vaughn lives. Prince George County, Virginia Deed Book _____, Page 1106. Benjamin B. Weisiger, III, Prince George County, Virginia Deeds and Wills 1713-1728, Page 180.
Daniel Vaughan
11 Jan 1725	Daniel Vaughn, Jr. witnessed memo of peaceable possession of land on north side of Westerly Run of Baley's Creek sold by George Williams to Henry Willson. Prince George County, Virginia Deed Book _____, Page 854. Benjamin B. Weisiger, III, Prince George County, Virginia Deeds and Wills 1713-1728, Page 140.
MISC. ABSTRACTS (These Are in Prince George County after Dinwiddie County Was Formed.)
David Vaughan
Nov 1811	Estate of James Cate, deceased. Joshua Young (individually and as administrator) and his wife Betsy Young, Nancy Cate, David Vaughan and his wife Betsy Vaughan, Polly Gary (orphan of Richard Gary) by Richard Gary, her next friend, Susanna Bonner and George Bonner vs. Mary Cate, widow, Sarah Tench, widow, Ro Bonner, James Burge and his wife Creesy Burge, Jeremiah Meacham and his wife Milly Meacham and John Cate. Estate divided. Prince George County, Virginia Court Orders 1811-1814, page 138. Benjamin B. Weisiger, III, Prince George County Virginia Miscellany 1711 - 1814, page 60. Another suit followed in October 1812. Prince George County, Virginia Court Orders 1811-1814, page 274. Benjamin B. Weisiger, III, Prince George County Virginia Miscellany 1711 - 1814, page 73.
John Vaughan
9 Sep 1788	John Vaughan, inspector. Prince George County, Deed Book 1787 - 1792, page 185. Benjamin B. Weisiger, III, Prince George County, Virginia Records 1733-1792, page 106.
Samuel Vaughan
11 Dec 1787	Samuel Vaughan witnessed this deed Prince George County, Deed Book 1787 - 1792, page 88. Benjamin B. Weisiger, III, Prince George County, Virginia Records 1733-1792, page 92.
13 Dec 1789	Estate of William Williams, son of William Williams died intestate without issue. His estate was divided among his widow Martha Williams and Thomas Williams of Halifax County, North Carolina, Sarah Williams of Prince George County, and Samuel Vaughan and his wife Ann Vaughan. [The relationship is not stated, but the Thomas, Sarah and Ann are likely the siblings of the junior William Williams.] Prince George County, Virginia Deed Book 1787 - 1792, page 341. Benjamin B. Weisiger, III, Prince George County, Virginia Records 1733-1792, page 128. See also deed dated 16 Oct, 1789 to Lessenbury Williams. Prince George County, Virginia Deed Book 1787 - 1792, page 545. Benjamin B. Weisiger, III, Prince George County, Virginia Records 1733-1792, page 155.
17 Aug 1789	Samuel Vaughan mentioned in the sale of the estate of John Burrow. Prince George County, Virginia Deed Book 1787 - 1792, page 361. Benjamin B. Weisiger, III, Prince George County, Virginia Records 1733-1792, page 131.
20 Jan 1790	Samuel Vaughan witnessed this deed. Prince George County, Virginia Deed Book 1787 - 1792, page 369. Benjamin B. Weisiger, III, Prince George County, Virginia Records 1733-1792, page 133.
15 Feb 1805	Surveyor divided 178 acres of land of Samuel Vaughan, deceased, bounded by Baird and Gilliam. 59.5 acres to his widow. 119 acres remaining divided into 6 equal parts (20 acres each). Lot 1: Samuel Vaughan, Lot 2: Nancy Vaughan, Lot 3: Martha Blackwell, Lot 4: Thomas Vaughan, Lot 5: Epes Vaughan, Lot 6: Williamson Vaughan. Prince George County, Virginia Surveyor's Book 1794 - 1824, page 113. Benjamin B. Weisiger, III, Prince George County Virginia Miscellany 1711 - 1814, page 33.
Apr 1811	Order re division of lands of Samuel Vaughan. Thomas Vaughan, George Vaughan and Samuel Vaughan vs Ann Vaughan, John Blackwell and his wife Martha Blackwell and William Vaughan and Nancy Vaughan by said Blackwell, their guardian. Land laid off in 6 parts. Prince George County, Virginia Court Orders 1811-1814, page 9. Benjamin B. Weisiger, III, Prince George County Virginia Miscellany 1711 - 1814, page 49.
Sarah Vaughan
ca 1779	Sarah Vaughan mentioned in the estate of Robert Boyd. Prince George County, Virginia Deed Book 1787 - 1792, page 7. Benjamin B. Weisiger, III, Prince George County, Virginia Records 1733-1792, page 81.
Thomas Vaughan
Feb 1811	Deed from Thomas Vaughan to John Williams proved by John W. Roberts. Prince George County, Virginia Court Orders 1811-1814, page 9. Benjamin B. Weisiger, III, Prince George County Virginia Miscellany 1711 - 1814, page 49.
Apr 1811	Deed from Thomas Vaughan to John Williams. Prince George County, Virginia Court Orders 1811-1814, page 35. Benjamin B. Weisiger, III, Prince George County Virginia Miscellany 1711 - 1814, page 52.
William Vaughan
9 Sep 1788	William Vaughan, inspector. Prince George County, Virginia Deed Book 1787 - 1792, page 186. Benjamin B. Weisiger, III, Prince George County, Virginia Records 1733-1792, page 106.
Compiled By: David H. Robertson, 159 Hickory St., Roswell, GA 30075 davidhr@hushmail.com