SURRY COUNTY, VIRGINIA VAUGHAN FAMILY Mixed Records (Before 1800)
EARLY RECORDS
Page	Date	Vaughan	Comments
2	1652.9br7	William	WILLIAM VAUGHAN binds over this tobacco crop to FOULKE JONES. Surry County ____Book ____ Page 8
10	1653.1205	Christopher	Transaction
63	1663.0501	Christopher	Borrowed money
65	1663.0620	Christopher	Land Transaction
71	1664.1102	Christopher	50 acres previously sold to
80	1666.0302	Christopher	sold two red steers
From Surry County Records Book I, 1652 - 1672, page 2. (Bound manuscript in Georgia Department of Archives and History library.)
Page	Date	Vaughan	Comments
133		Walter
139	1675.0129	Walter	Borrowed money
151	1678.9br5	Walter	Walter Vahan gave a heifer to his son Stephen Vahon.
152	1678.1230	Walter	Grand jury cited for not attending church
167	1683	Walter	Listed as a borrower in an estate
174	1683.0703	Walter	JOHN TARGETT and GEORGE FOSTER of Surry County bound to pay to STEPHEN VAHON, orphan of WALTER VAHON , deceased his part of his fathers estate. Witness: WILLIAM SIMMONS, WILLIAM EDWARDS
From Surry County Records Book II, Mar. 1671 - July 5, 1684, page 2. (Bound manuscript in Georgia Department of Archives and History library.)
HENRY VAUGHAN
20 May 1730The will of CHARLES BRIGGS was probated. Dated ___ Jul 1729. Legatees son GEORGE, unnamed daughter, daughter, SARAH NICHOLSON and her husband JOSHUA NICHOLSON 425 acres south side of Three Creeks Isle of Wight County, grandson HENRY VAUGHAN three tracts of land on Second Swamp, daughter ELIZABETH VAUGHAN, daughter ELIZABETH NICHOLSON, son GEORGE BRIGGS, son HOWELL BRIGGS, daughter FRANCIS ROSE. In codicil dated 20 Nov 1729 if HENRY VAUGHAN dies without issue to his sister ELIZABETH VAUGHAN (both under age). Surry County, Virginia Book 8, Page 15, Eliza Timberlake Davis, Wills and Administrations of Surry County, Virginia 1671-1750, page 25. See also Lyndon H. Hart, III, Surry County, Virginia, Wills, Accounts and Inventories 1730 - 1800, Page 2.
21 Aug 1745HENRY VAUGHAN of Albemarle Parish, sold to JOHN GROVES 365 acres in three tracts for £42. Witnessed by HOWELL BRIGGS. Recorded on 21 Aug 1745. Description: the first being on south side of main Blackwater Swamp, the second on the north side of Seacock Swamp adjoining CHARLES SAVADGE and RICHARD WALLS, the third is 115 acres being half of tract granted to CHARLES BRIGGS, dec'd and by him divided between said BRIGGS and JOHN FORD. Surry County, Virginia Deed Book 4, Page 329. William Lindsay Hopkins, Surry County, Virginia Deeds and Estate Accounts 1734 - 1755, page 65.
JAMES VAUGHAN 1
14 Dec 1720JAMES VAUGHAN and BARTLETT MORELAND witnessed the will of CHARLES WILLIAMS. Probated 16 Aug 1721. Surry County, Virginia Book 7, Page 394, Eliza Timberlake Davis, Wills and Administrations of Surry County, Virginia 1671-1750, page 357.
7 Jun 1721MARGARET HARRIS made her will naming son JOHN TAYLOR, daughter in law ANN, wide of JOHN TAYLOR, daughter HANNAH, wife of CHRISTOPHER CLINCH, son EDWARD TAYLOR, daughter in law ___, wife of EDWARD TAYLOR, daughter MARGARET, wife of BARTLETT MORELAND, son THOMAS TAYLOR, MARY, wife of THOMAS TAYLOR, granddaughters ELIZABETH JUDKINS, ELIZABETH CLINCH, MARGARET TAYLOR, daughter MARY wife of JAMES VAUGHAN. Executor JAMES VAUGHAN. Probated 20 Sep 1721. Surry County, Virginia Book 7, Page 366, Eliza Timberlake Davis, Wills and Administrations of Surry County, Virginia 1671-1750, page 82. Note:WILLIAM HARRIS' will is dated 1 May, 1720 and probated 19 Apr 1721 and names wife MARGARET HARRIS. Surry County, Virginia Book 7, Page 325, Eliza Timberlake Davis, Wills and Administrations of Surry County, Virginia 1671-1750, page 82.
10 Jul 1721MARGARET HARRIS of Lawne's Creek Parish gave to her daughter MARY VAUGHAN, the wife of JAMES VAUGHAN a Negro girl called PEG for natural love and affection. Witnessed by THOMAS HOLT, THOMAS TAYLOR, JAMES ELEY, JR. Recorded on 19 Jul, 1721. Surry County, Virginia Deeds, Wills, etc #7, Page 354. William Lindsay Hopkins, Surry County, Virginia Deeds, 1684 - 1733 and Other Court Papers, page 115.
Another abstract:Will of Margarett Harris 7 June 1721 Proved 20 Sep 1721, Surry Co., VA. Legatees: To son John Taylor, 20 shillings. To daughter-in-law, Ann, wife of John Taylor, one pair of white gloves. To daughter Hannah, wife of Christopher Clinch, 20 shillings and a crepe gown. To son, Edward Taylor, 20 shillings. To daughter-in-law, wife of Edward Taylor, one pair white gloves. To daughter Margaret, wife of Bartlett Moreland, a callico gown, petticoat and 20 shillings. To son Thomas Taylor, 20 shillings. To daughter-in-law Mary, wife of Thomas Taylor, a pair of white gloves. To granddaughters Elizabeth Judkins, Elizabeth Clinch, and Margaret Taylor, to each a black silk hood. To daughter Mary, wife of James Vaughan, my cambleft hood and cloak and black silk hood, all my estate in Virginia, England or elsewhere to my daughter, wife of James Vaughan. Son-in-law James Vaughan, executor. Wit: Wm. Gray, Wm. Seward, Thos. Edwards.
16 Aug 1721WILLIAM JUDKINS estate. BARTLETT MORELAND and his wife MARGARET MORELAND administrators. (BARTLETT MORELAND died and JAMES VAUGHAN married the executrix of BARTLETT MORELAND. Surry County, Virginia Book 7, Page 394, Eliza Timberlake Davis, Wills and Administrations of Surry County, Virginia 1671-1750, page 105.
17 Mar 1724JAMES VAUGHAN witnessed this deed. Surry County, Virginia Deeds, Wills, etc #7, Page 569. William Lindsay Hopkins, Surry County, Virginia Deeds, 1684 - 1733 and Other Court Papers, page 131.
9 Jul 1725BARTLETT MORELAND made his will naming daughter MARY MORELAND (minor), wife ELIZABETH MORELAND, daughter LUCY MORELAND. Probated 18 Aug 1725. Surry County, Virginia Book 7, Page 595, Eliza Timberlake Davis, Wills and Administrations of Surry County, Virginia 1671-1750, page 118.
17 Jan 1727JAMES VAUGHAN witnessed this deed. Surry County, Virginia Deeds, Wills, etc #7, Page 820. William Lindsay Hopkins, Surry County, Virginia Deeds, 1684 - 1733 and Other Court Papers, page 144.
18 Apr 1727JAMES VAUGHAN witnessed this deed for land on Pigion Swamp and Cypress Swamp. Surry County, Virginia Deeds, Wills, etc #7, Page 694. William Lindsay Hopkins, Surry County, Virginia Deeds, 1684 - 1733 and Other Court Papers, page 139.
17 Sep 1729JAMES VAUGHAN who married the Executrix of BARTLETT MORELAND made a return on the estate of BARTLETT MORELAND. Surry County, Virginia Book 9, Page 971, Eliza Timberlake Davis, Wills and Administrations of Surry County, Virginia 1671-1750, page 118.
8 Oct 1729JAMES VAUGHAN witnessed this deed for land on Pidgeon Swamp and Cypress Swamp. Surry County, Virginia Deeds, Wills, etc #7, Page 979. William Lindsay Hopkins, Surry County, Virginia Deeds, 1684 - 1733 and Other Court Papers, page 151.
8 Dec 1730JAMES VAUGHAN made his will naming HANNAH CLINCH, daughter-in-law [Stepdaughter- Editor] LUCY MORELAND, JAMES RANSOM, MARY HOLT, widow of Capt. THOMAS HOLT. Surry County, Virginia Book 8, Page 161, Eliza Timberlake Davis, Wills and Administrations of Surry County, Virginia 1671-1750, page 167. See also Lyndon H. Hart, III, Surry County, Virginia, Wills, Accounts and Inventories 1730 - 1800, Page 5. Note:Accounts Current filed on this estate in 1732. Lyndon H. Hart, III, Surry County, Virginia, Wills, Accounts and Inventories 1730 - 1800, Page 6.
Note: Margaret Harris was first the wife of Edward Taylor d 1708 Surry Co whose estate was brought to court by Margaret Taylor and witnessed by Wm. Gray, Timothy Thropp [Thorp?], Wm. Harris. After his death she m2 William Harris d 1721 Surry Co whose will reflects wife Margaret and members of the Taylor and Gray families. From these records, we can see that James Vaughan's wife was Mary Taylor, daughter of Edward Taylor and Margaret. He was not James Vaughan d 1750 whose wife was Rutha; and he was not James Vaughan d 1735 whose wife's name was Anne. Note: The above series of documents show that William Harris and his wife Margaret had, among others, daughters Margaret who married Bartlett Moreland and Mary who married James Vaughan. After Bartlett Moreland died, James Vaughan married Margaret, widow of Bartlett Moreland.
JAMES VAUGHAN 2 (son of William Vaughan of Charles City County. His land was added to Brunswick County in 1732)
11 Oct 1721JAMES VAUGHAN sold to ROBERT WYNNE 50 acres on South side of Three Creeks. Witnessed by JOHN SCOTT, JR, WILLIAM SHORT, JR. Recorded on 20 Dec, 1721. Description: Part of a patent for 250 acres granted to said JAMES VAUGHAN in 1719. Surry County, Virginia Deeds, Wills, etc #7, Page 380. William Lindsay Hopkins, Surry County, Virginia Deeds, 1684 - 1733 and Other Court Papers, page 116.
19 Jun 1723JAMES VAUGHAN witnessed this deed for land on Reedy Swamp. Surry County, Virginia Deed Book 7, Page 451. William Lindsay Hopkins, Surry County, Virginia Deeds, 1684 - 1733 and Other Court Papers, page 122.
13 Jan 1728WILLIAM KIMBALL of Brunswick County, sold to RALPH JACKSON 200 acres on South side of Little Creek. Witnessed by THOMAS ELDRIDGE, JOHN ALLEN. Recorded on 21 May, 1729. Description: Remaining part of a patent for 325 acres granted to said WILLIAM KIMBALL on Feb 1724. Bounded by JAMES VAUGHAN, RALPH JACKSON, said JOSEPH KIMBALL and Reedy Pond Branch. Surry County, Virginia Deeds, Wills, etc #7, Page 929. William Lindsay Hopkins, Surry County, Virginia Deeds, 1684 - 1733 and Other Court Papers, page 149.
JAMES VAUGHAN 3 (James Vaughan 1 was deceased by 1732 and James Vaughan 2 was in Brunswick County.)
21 Dec 1737JAMES VAUGHAN is listed in the accounts of ROBERT FLAKE, dec'd. Surry County, Virginia Deeds, Wills, etc #8, Page 766. William Lindsay Hopkins, Surry County, Virginia Deeds and Estate Accounts 1734 - 1755, page 14.
16 Aug 1738JAMES VAUGHAN is listed in the accounts of JOHN BARLOW, dec'd. Surry County, Virginia Deeds, Wills, etc #8, Page 881. William Lindsay Hopkins, Surry County, Virginia Deeds and Estate Accounts 1734 - 1755, page 19.
JAMES VAUGHAN 4 (yet another James Vaughan)
27 May 1790JAMES VAUGHAN witnessed this deed. (This is the only Surry County deed with a VAUGHAN in it from 1757 to 1786.) Surry County, Virginia Deed Book 10, Page 52. William Lindsay Hopkins, Surry County, Virginia Deeds and Estate Accounts 1757 - 1786, page 48.
JOHN VAUGHAN
29 Feb 1663ELLINOR VAUGHAN relict requested administration on the estate of JOHN VAUGHAN. Isle of Wight County Admin & Probate Book ____, page 6. Blanche Adams Chapman, Wills and Administrations of Isle of Wight County, Virginia 1647 - 1800, Book I, page 91.
11 Jul 1679The nuncupative will of ROBERT EVANS was probated. Legatees: Whole estate to ELINOR VAHAN and her child. Oaths of JAMES SKINNER, age 27 and MARY SKINNER 30 Jul 1679. Surry County, Virginia Book 2, Page 215, Eliza Timberlake Davis, Wills and Administrations of Surry County, Virginia 1671-1750, page 61.
2 May 1681ELINOR NICHOLSON filed return. STEPHEN VAUGHAN claims his part of the estate of ROBERT EVANS. If STEPHEN die this estate to return to ELINOR NICHOLSON. Surry County, Virginia Book 2, Page 283, Eliza Timberlake Davis, Wills and Administrations of Surry County, Virginia 1671-1750, page 61.
THOMAS VAUGHAN (His land was added to Sussex County in 1753)
16 May 1731WILLIAM ANDREWS sold to THOMAS VAUGHAN, of James City County, 100 acres on north side of Cappahonk Swamp adjoining the college land. Torn original. Description: Bounded by a patent dated 20 Feb 1723. Surry County, Virginia Deeds, Wills, etc #8, Page 929. William Lindsay Hopkins, Surry County, Virginia Deeds, 1684 - 1733 and Other Court Papers, page 160.
8 Dec 1738THOMAS VAUGHAN, of Surry County, sold to JOHN WARBATON of James City County 100 acres on south side of main Blackwater Swamp, north side of Cappahonk Swamp adjoining the college land. Witnessed by JOHN ANDREWS, JOHN HAMPTON, THOMAS WARBATON. Recorded on 21 Feb 1738. Surry County, Virginia Deeds, Wills, etc #9, Page 17. William Lindsay Hopkins, Surry County, Virginia Deeds and Estate Accounts 1734 - 1755, page 22.
18 May 1739Grand Jury cited THOMAS VAUGHAN for a Common Swarer and Drunkard. Surry County, Virginia Deeds, Wills, etc #9, Page 54. William Lindsay Hopkins, Surry County, Virginia Deeds and Estate Accounts 1734 - 1755, page 24.
7 May 1739THOMAS VAUGHAN witnessed this deed for land on Seacock Swamp and Hogpen Branch. Surry County, Virginia Deeds, Wills, etc #9, Page 135. William Lindsay Hopkins, Surry County, Virginia Deeds and Estate Accounts 1734 - 1755, page 27.
5 Jul 1744THOMAS VAUGHAN was adjacent to land sold on Copohonk Swamp and the College Land. Surry County, Virginia Deed Book 4, Page 235. William Lindsay Hopkins, Surry County, Virginia Deeds and Estate Accounts 1734 - 1755, page 59.
6 Aug 1747THOMAS ADDISON and his wife MARY ADDISON, sold to THOMAS VAUGHAN, of Brunswick County 135 acres on west side of Hardwood Swamp for £50. Witnessed by THOMAS VINES, ISAAC COLLIER, JOHN JONES. Recorded on 15 Sep 1747. Description: A tract granted to THOMAS MITCHELL 3 Mar 1723 and also that entry of land adjoining THOMAS VINES, COL. HARRISON, the College, PATRICK DEMPSEY and the above land. Surry County, Virginia Deed Book 5, Page 329. William Lindsay Hopkins, Surry County, Virginia Deeds and Estate Accounts 1734 - 1755, page 65.
15 Oct 1751THOMAS VAUGHAN witnessed this gift deed. Surry County, Virginia Deed Book 6, Page 336. William Lindsay Hopkins, Surry County, Virginia Deeds and Estate Accounts 1734 - 1755, page 106.
21 Nov 1752 JACOB JONES gave THOMAS VAUGHAN 100 acres. Surry County, Virginia Deed Book 6, Page 571. William Lindsay Hopkins, Surry County, Virginia Deeds and Estate Accounts 1734 - 1755, page 115.
1750- 1797THOMAS VAUGHAN appears in various records. See Lyndon H. Hart, III, Surry County, Virginia, Wills, Accounts and Inventories 1730 - 1800, Pages 50, 55, 144.
Compiled By: David H. Robertson, 159 Hickory St., Roswell, GA 30075 davidhr@hushmail.com