PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA

VAUGHAN FAMILY

Timeline

William Vaughan

WILLIAM VAUGHAN m. SARAH ________. He patented over 1000 acres in Charles City County, recorded April 20, 1680. He died ca 1684. His wife later remarried JAMES SEVERCAR. WILLIAM VAUGHAN'S sons were JOHN, SAMUEL, DANIEL, JAMES, NICHOLAS, RICHARD and WILLIAM. His sons inherited his land, eventually in Prince George County. See chancery suit September 13, 1715, JOHN VAUGHAN and SAMUEL VAUGHAN vs. JAMES SEVERCAR. Prince George County, O.B. 2, page 33, 49.

CHILDREN OF WILLIAM VAUGHAN

PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, VA 1704 QUIT RENT, Virginia Historical Magazine, Vol. ___, Page 328.

                                                      ACRES


JOHN VAUGHAN                      169 

SAMUEL VAUGHAN                169

DANIEL VAUGHAN                  169

JAMES VAUGHAN                    169

RICHARD VAUGHAN              309

WILLIAM VAUGHAN               309

NICHOLAS VAUGHAN            169


NOTE: RICHARD VAUGHAN and WILLIAM VAUGHAN received a land patent jointly for 281 acres. Thus, their 309 acres equals 169 acres plus 1/2 of 281 acres. It is most likely their father died and the land was divided equally between seven sons.

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

1703

Prince George County was formed out of Charles City County.

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

1703

Prince George County was formed out of Charles City County.

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)

1703

Prince George County was formed out of Charles City County.

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.

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 (grandson of William)

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.

John Vaughan (another grandson of William)

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

1703

Prince George County was formed out of Charles City County.

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

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. Virginia Patent Book 8, Page 244.

1703

Prince George County was formed out of Charles City County.

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

1703

Prince George County was formed out of Charles City County.

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

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. Virginia Patent Book 8, Page 244.

1703

Prince George County was formed out of Charles City County.

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)

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.)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Compiled By: David H. Robertson, 159 Hickory St., Roswell, GA 30075 davidhr@hushmail.com