SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY, VIRGINIA

VAUGHAN FAMILY WIKI

This document provides a summary of selected Vaughan Family Members. The purpose of this file is to (1) summarize family groups when possible; (2) provide insight to help distinguish between family members with the same given name appearing at about the same time as each other; (3) pull together records of family groups that cross county lines; (4) point out where certain family members that changed counties came from or went to; and (5) draw some conclusions, both obvious and non-obvious based upon factual evidence. Speculation and theories will be kept to a minimum to avoid turning today’s speculation into tomorrow’s fact. Should you have comments to add, please submit them to davidhr@hushmail.com. Facts about where these early Vaughan family members moved to after they left Southside Virginia will be particularly welcome.

Anthony M. Vaughan, aka Anthony W. Vaughan - KFRH-F4J

Anthony M. Vaughan, aka Anthony W. Vaughan was the son of Shadrack Vaughan and was b. abt. 1807-1810. He d. in 1842 (Southampton Co. WB 13.022). He was m. to Mary Ann Edwards on 8 November 1830 and later to Martha Matilda Edwards (b. abt. 1822) on 1 April 1839. He had one son William Shadrack Vaughan. He appears in deed records 1835-1844 and 1848. He paid personal taxes 1831-1842 and land taxes 1828-1838 & 1843. His widow Martha Matilda Vaughan paid personal taxes 1843-1850 and land taxes 1843-1850. See Chancery Case: 1847-029.

Henry Vaughan - G9P8-1CR

Henry Vaughan was an adult living in Southampton Co. by 1755. He d. in 1784 (Southampton Co. WB 04.052). Ann appears to have predeceased him. He was m. to Ann _____ as of 1758. He had sons Thomas Vaughan and Howell Vaughan. He appears in three land patents 1755-1761 and appears in deeds 1756-1763. He owned 422 acres in 1782 and at his death in 1784. He gave this land (422 acres) to his son Howell in his will. Henry paid personal taxes 1782-1783 and land taxes 1782-1783.

Henry Vaughan - LRC6-WW2

Henry Vaughan was b. abt. 1784 and d. abt. 1819 (See Chancery Case: 1820-012, 1830-011). He was the son of Seymore Vaughan who d. in 1814. Henry had two sons Hillary and James, and three daughters, all of which were minors when he d. He was. m. to Temperance H. Wills on 12 December 1810 and at the time of his death. After Henry d., Temperance m. James Harcum on 10 February 1825. Henry appears in patents and deeds 1817-1818 and 1820-1843. Henry paid personal taxes 1805-1819 and land taxes 1818-1819. His estate paid land taxes 1820-1839. His widow Temperance paid personal taxes 1820-1824.

Note: There is another Henry Vaughan that paid personal taxes 1812-1817 and yet another Henry Vaughan that paid personal taxes 1848-1850. There are a few marriages that have yet to be figured out.

Henry B. Vaughan - G9P8-B2G

Henry B. Vaughan was b. abt. 1789 and d. after 1850. He was the son of William Vaughan & Ann Pope. His wife’s name is unknown at this time. He appears in a quite a number of deeds 1815-1849. He (or his uncle Thomas while he was a young man) paid personal taxes 1812-1850 and land taxes 1821-1850.

Henry B. Vaughan - G9PD-M51

Henry B. Vaughan, the nephew of the elder Henry B. Vaughan, was b. abt. 1810, the son of John T. Vaughan and Martha N. Foster. He appears in a few deeds 1831-1847. He paid personal taxes 1831-1833 and land taxes 1831-1838.

Hillary Vaughan - LRCD-BHS

Hillary Vaughan was b. abt. 1820 and d. after 1850. He was the son of Henry Vaughan who d. abt. 1820 (See the most informative Chancery Case 1830-011). He m. Margarett Wells (b. abt. 1824) on 20 March 1844 and was still married to her in 1850. He appears in a few deeds 1843-1848. He paid personal taxes 1834-1850 and land taxes1846-1850

Howell Vaughan - G9P8-B41

Howell Vaughan was an adult living in Southampton County as of 1779. He d. abt. 1796-1797 (See personal tax digests). He is the son of Henry Vaughan who d. 1784. Howell appears in a few deeds 1779-1792. His wife was Rebecca ____, as of 1789 and at his death. He paid personal taxes 1782-1796 and land taxes 1784-1796; and his estate paid land taxes 1797-1835. His wife Rebecca paid personal taxes 1797-1804. A Rebecca Vaughan m. (2) Lewis Knight 1 January 1805. Another Rebecca Vaughan (b. 1780-1790) appears in 1820 deeds and paid personal taxes 1817-1831.

Howell Vaughan - LJ19-DJV

Howell Vaughan was the son of William Vaughan & Ann Pope. He was b. abt. 1791 and d. in late 1813 to early 1814 (Southampton WB 07.330). His uncle Thomas Vaughan paid his personal taxes 1812-1813. He apparently had no children.

James Vaughan - G9PD-3BF

James Vaughan was the son of William Vaughan & Ann Pope. He was b. abt. 1791 and d. in 1815 (Chancery Case: 1816-022). He was unmarried and had no children. Four of his brothers survived him and inherited his 250 acres.

James T. Vaughan - LZD5-1G8

James T. Vaughan was b. abt. 1813-1814 and d. after 1850. He m. Mary F. Wells (b. abt. 1815) on 4 February 1839 and was still married to her in 1850. He appears in deed records 1845-1848. He lived in the same area of the county as descendants of Seymore Vaughan. He paid personal taxes 1834-1850 and land taxes 1846-1850.

John Vaughan - MQ5B-S8Q

John Vaughan was b. abt. 1807 based upon tax digests. He m. Mary Cobb on 3 January 1821 and was still married to her in 1827 when they sold some property. He paid personal taxes 1823-1824; and land taxes 1826-1827. He appears in two deeds in 1825 and 1827 owning only 6 acres.

John T. Vaughan - G9PD-3BF

John T. Vaughan was the son of William Vaughan & Ann Pope. He was b. by 1782 and d. by 1847. He was m. (1) to Martha N. Foster 17 December 1807; and (2) Mary F. Newsom 5 February 1818. He was still m. to Mary F. Newsome as of 1826. He had sons Henry B. Vaughan, Charles N. Vaughan & Thomas Vaughan and three daughters (VA South’n DB 27.191). He appears in deeds 1816-1833. He paid personal taxes 1817-1834, land taxes 1817-1826; and his estate paid land taxes 1827-1847, although he appears alive during that time. This is a discrepancy that bears further research.

Lawson Vaughan - G9P8-R6P

Lawson Vaughan was b. abt. 1792 and d. abt. 1822 (Southampton Co. WB 09.148). He m. Chasey Bryant 8 March 1817and was married to her upon his death. She m. (2) Adams Jones 18 March 1839. Lawson had one son James Henry Vaughan. He appears in a few deeds 1817-1822. He paid personal taxes 1813-1820 and land taxes 1813-1822. He lived in the same area of the county as descendants of Seymore Vaughan.

Matthew W. Vaughan - MQ5B-GNP

Matthew W. Vaughan was the son of Seymore Vaughan and Elizabeth Wills. He was b. abt. 1807 and d. after 1850. He m. Edy (Edith) Cobb 10 May 1828 and was still m. to her as of 1833. He appears in a few deeds 1827-1848. He paid personal taxes 1828-1850 and land taxes 1829-1850

Orrin Vaughan - MQ5Y-QXV

Orrin Vaughan was b. abt. 1810 and d. after 1850. He. m. Nancy Cobb 17 March 1833 and was still m. to her as of 1841. He appears in a few deeds 1834-1844. He paid personal taxes 1831-1850 and land taxes 1835-1850. He lived in the same area of the county as descendants of Seymore Vaughan.

Seymour Vaughan - 9C7R-WG4

Seymour Vaughan was b. by 1764 and d. in 1814 (Southampton Co. WB 07.390). He m. Elizabeth “Betsey” Wills 15 January 1805. He undoubtedly was previously m. as he had 10 children by the time of his death in 1814. He had sons Matthew Vaughan, Thomas Vaughan, Seymore Vaughan, William Vaughan, Henry B. Vaughan & Shadrack Vaughan and 4 daughters. After he died, his widow m. (2) Levi Edwards 26 September 1818. Levi d. shortly thereafter. She petitioned to have her rights restored as a widow of Seymour, which was unopposed and her rights were restored (Chancery Case 1828-018). The death of Seymore Vaughan, Jr. later resulted in a most informative Chancery Case 1832-039. Matthew Vaughan, Thomas Vaughan and Seymore Vaughan were the children of Elizabeth “Betsey” Wills; and the other three were from one or more prior marriages. Seymore, Sr. appears in deeds 1786 and 1833-1834 (decease). He paid personal taxes 1785-1814; and land taxes in 1786, 1795-1814. Elizabeth paid personal taxes 1815-1818; and land taxes 1815-1835.

Shadrack Vaughan - G9P8-4KW

Shadrack Vaughan was b. abt. 1783 and d. in 1827 (Southampton Co. WB 10.053). He m. Charity Wells 4 November 1803. He had one son Anthony and two daus. He appears in a few deeds 1817-1820, 1839. Shadrack paid personal taxes 1804-1827; and land taxes 1805-1827. Charity (b. 1760-1770) appears in a few deeds 1831-1837. She paid personal taxes 1828-1840; and land taxes 1828-1850. Note: Another Shadrack paid personal taxes 1818-1821.

Tabitha Vaughan - G9PN-MF3

Tabitha Vaughan was b. before 1775 (1820 Census). In 1820, she was sold? /gifted? 90 acres by Elias Edwards & his wife Peggy. She paid personal taxes 1820-1823; and land taxes 1821-1824. She m. Abraham Lawrence 10 April 1823.

Thomas Vaughan, Sr. - G9P8-4MM

Thomas Vaughan, Sr. first appears in a 1778 deed in Southampton Co. He appears to have left the area in 1820 as he sold his land then and there is no estate of record. He was the brother of William Vaughan who m. Ann Pope and d. in 1793. Their father is unknown. Thomas Vaughan, Sr. was a Major. He appears in deeds 1778-1823. He paid personal taxes 1782-1820; and land taxes 1782-1820.

Thomas Vaughan, Jr. - LXSK-931

Thomas Vaughan, Jr. was the son of William Vaughan who d. 1793; and the nephew of Thomas, Sr. He was b. abt. 1788; and d. in 1816. He m. Rebecca Foster 20 October 1804 and was m. to her when he died. He appears in deeds 1809-1816 and 1820-1825 (deceased). He paid personal taxes 1805, 1809-1816; and land taxes 1795-1818; and his estate paid land taxes 1819-1824. From Chancery Case 1818-039 we learn that he had two sons: George Vaughan and William A. Vaughan and two daus. His administrator was Henry B. Vaughan, but the relationship was not stated (He is most certainly the brother of the deceased).

Thomas Vaughan - 9C7R-8GJ

Thomas Vaughan was the son of Seymore Vaughan and Elizabeth Wills. He was b. abt. 1813 and d. in 1849 (Southampton Co. WB 14.198). He m. Mariah O. Cobb (b. 1820) on 21 March 1836 and was m. to her at his death. He had sons Cecil Vaughan, Francis M. Vaughan & Richard Vaughan and two daus. He appeared in deeds 1833-1847. He paid personal taxes 1834-1849; and land taxes 1836-1849. His widow Mariah paid personal and land taxes in 1850.

Thomas W. Vaughan - KCVC-VPR

Thomas W. Vaughan m. Margaret B. Kello 25 November 1829. He paid personal taxes 1836-1838; and land taxes 1843-1848. It is presumed he d. abt. 1848 as his [then widow?] Margaret B. Vaughan paid land taxes 1849-1850. They can also be found in Goochland County [and perhaps in Petersburg City].

William Vaughan - 2GTX-52C

William Vaughan first appears in 1750 Patent Book 30.0105 (then in Isle of Wight Co.) and later in 1752. He d. in 1769 leaving children: William, Ephraim, Hannah Sharpe, Lucy Taylor, Mary Vaughan, Fathe Vaughan, Amy Vaughan, Dorcus J. Vaughan, Elizabeth Vaughan and ____ m. Nathan Turner; and a widow Sarah (Southampton Co. WB 02.298). Later Sarah Vaughan paid personal taxes 1790-1792 and land taxes 1782-1813. She may or may not be one and the same person.

William Vaughan - LJ19-DGS

William Vaughan was b. abt. 1753 and d. in 1793 (Southampton Co. WB 04.643). He m. Ann Pope 13 May 1774. She d. in 1803. He named sons William Vaughan, Thomas Vaughan, James Vaughan, John Vaughan, Henry Vaughan and Howell Vaughan in his will. Ann Pope only named John T. Vaughan, Henry B. Vaughan and Howell Vaughan in her will (likely her youngest). One might conclude she was not the mother of the other three boys, except for the fact that they were minors when a Chancery Petition was filed. If they had been from a prior marriage, they would have been adults. See Chancery Cases: 1801-009, 1801-042, 1805-032. By 1782 he owned 460 acres. At his death he owned 615 acres. William paid personal taxes 1782-1794, land taxes 1782-1792 and his estate paid land taxes in 1794. His widow Ann (or her estate) paid personal taxes 1795-1803 and land taxes 1795-1810. William Vaughan was a brother of Thomas Vaughan, Sr.

William Vaughan - G9PN-RQY

William Vaughan, son of William Vaughan who d. 1793 appears in deeds 1807-1816 and paid personal taxes 1803-1817.

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

Chuck Vaughan, hobby1964pw@yahoo.com