According to Irish records there were no Vaughan spellings in Ireland. The Irish name of
Vaughan came from the name O'Fishain, son of Fiachain.
The English and Welsh Vaughan's derived their names from the Welsh word Fychan,
(pronounced vuh-kahn, with accent on the second syllable), meaning little or small. The
surname was transported to Ireland in the sixteenth century as a result of settlers or soldiers
who traveled across the Irish Sea from England and Wales. Sometime around or before the
Revolution, four Irish brothers and families left Ireland for America and ended up in the
Halifax District of Nash County, North Carolina around 1775. Their names were Dempsey
(Demey), Ephraim, Frederick (Fred) and Stephen (my ancestor).
The first Federal Census was conducted in 1790 listed:
- Dempsey, a widower, died in 1790. All his land and holdings were willed to his
Son Christopher Vaughan. (Sold to Stephen Vaughan)
- Ephriam Asbury, died in 1797 and willed all his land and holdings to his son
Vincent Vaughan. (Sold to Stephen Vaughan)
- Frederick, migrated from this area and we have no further record of him.
- Stephen, was born in Ireland around 1755 and was married to Mary (?) about
the same age.
North Carolina became a State in 1789.
Stephen Vaughan Sr:
The 1790 Federal Census Halifax District of Nash County, North Carolina lists:
- Dempsey Vaughan - Free white males 16 & up Inc head of families (1), Under
16, (2), free white females (0)
- Stephen Vaughan - Free white males 16 & up Inc head of families (1), under
16 (2), free white females incl head of family (4)
- Emphriam Vaughan - Free white males 16 & up incl head of families (1),
under 16 (3), Free white females incl head of family (5)
- Frederick Vaughan - Free white males 16 & up incl head of families (2), under
16 (3), Free white females incl head of family (4)
Stephen Vaughan purchased 200 acres of land from Christopher Vaughan on 1 March 1785,
150 acres of land from John Heffler on 23 November 1788, and 103 acres of land from Patty
Vaughan (Wife of Ephriam) on 31 August 1798.
The 1800 Federal Census Halifax District of Nash County, North Carolina lists:
Stephen Vaughan Sr: (Age 45)
- Free white males under age 10, (3)
- Age 10-16, (3) (Stephen Jr. Age 14)
- Age 26-45, (1) (Stephen, age 45)
- Age 45 & Over (1)* (Possibly Frederick Vaughan)
- Free White Females under age 10 (1)
- Age 10-16 (1)
- Age 26-45 (1) (Mary - Age 45) wife of Stephen
- All other (1)*
- Slave (1)*
Sarah Vaughn:
- Free white males 16-26 (1)
- Free white females 10-16 (1)
- Age 16-26 (1)
- Age 26-45 (1)
- Age 45 & over (1)
A Frederick Vaughan is listed in Stokes County in North West, North Ccarolina. (Possible
brother of Stephen Vaughan) Stephen Vaughan Sold 466 acres of land to Eli Williams on
27 November 1809 for 133 pounds, 16 shillings, Virginia money.
The Stephen Vaughan family moved from Halifax District, Nash County, North Carolina
after November 1809.
Supposedly moved to Tennessee before 1810 the Federal Census.
The 1810 Federal Census of North Carolina, & Tennessee did not list any of the Vaughan's
of this line. Tennessee was partly canvassed and all families were not listed.
Tennessee became a state in 1796, MS became a State in 1817. Alabama became a State 5 July
1819. Marion County was created on 13 February 1818 and included Fayette, Lamar,
Walker & Winston Counties and most of Monroe and Lowndes Counties Mississippi, parent
County was Tuscaloosa. Franklin County was created 1818, parent
County was Cherokee & Chickasaw Territory. First Federal Censes of Marion County
taken in 1930.
A group of Scotch-Irish who had tried framing in Tennessee in 1809 settled in the northern
part of Alabama, in the rich Tennessee Valley district. In the early 1800's former Carolinians
and Virginians came into the central part of the territory.
The 1820 Federal Census of Alabama, North Carolina, & Tennessee did not list any Vaughan's
of this line of this relationship. Marion & Jefferson Counties were not on the Federal Governments
population list. Federal Census lost for all counties.
Stephen Vaughan and family moved to what later became Winfield, Marion County, Alabama
around 1819 and homesteaded land.
Stephen Vaughan Jr:
The 1830 (first) Federal Census of Marion County Alabama does not list a Stephen Vaughan (Sr).
Stephen Sr.and Mary evidently died in Tennessee or Alabama because they are not listed in the
1810, 1820 or 1830 Alabama, North Carolina, or Tennessee Federal Census.
Stephen Jr. (age 44): Married Mary Glover before 1810 in Tennessee,
Born Tennessee 1791
Free white males
- James, born Tennessee, age 17
- Nicholas, born Tennessee, age 15
- Hunter/Newton, born Tennessee, age 12
- Reuben, born Alabama, age 10
- Washington, born Alabama, age 6
- Jonathan, born Alabama, age 2
- Matthew, born Alabama age 1
Free white females
- Mary Glover, born Tennessee, age 39
- Elizabeth, born Alabama, age 14
- Sarah, born Alabama, age 1.
Samuel Vaughan, born Tennessee, age 19 (Son of Stephen Jr)
Free white males
- Under age 5 (1)
Free white female
- Age 20-30 (1) (Wife of Samuel Vaughan)
The 1840 Federal Census of Marion County Alabama:
Stephen Vaughan Jr. (age 54) head of household
Free White Males
- Samuel age 29 (Shown married w/family in 1930 census)
- Hunter/Newton age 22
- Reuben age 20
- Washington age 16
- Jonathan age 12
- Matthew age 11
Free white females, Mary age 49, (Wife of Stephen Jr)
- Elizabeth age 14
- Sarah age 10
- Martha age 9
- Catherine age 8
- Lucinda age 6
- Susanda age 4
James age 27, (Son of Stephen Jr), married to Priscilla Gage, born Tennessee, 1821
Free white males
- Age 40-50, (1) (Possible brother of Stephen Jr)
- Age 50-60, (1) (Possible (?)
Free white female
- Age under 5 (1)
- Age 10-15 (1)
- Age 40-50 (1), (Possible wife of brother of Stephen Jr)
- Age 20-30, Priscilla Gage, Wife of James, bon Tennessee, 1821
Nicholas age 25 (Son of Stephen Jr)
Free white males
- under age 5 (1)
Free white females
- 20-30 (1) Marcenah, Wife of Nicholas, Born in GA, 1814
The 1850 Federal Census of Marion County Alabama "A" dropped from spelling of Vaugh(a)n.
Stephen Vaughn Jr, born in North Carolina, (Age 64)
- Mary (Wife) (Age 59), born in Tennessee
- Washington, G, Age26
- Elizabeth, Age 24
- Jonathan, Age 22
- Matthew, Age 21
- Sarah P, age 20
- Martha E, age 19
- Susanda C, age 14
- Druscilla, age 3
- Nancy E., age 1
James Vaughn, age 35, born in Tennessee
- Prisilla Gage, age 29, born in Tennessee
- Catherine, age 18, (daughter of Stephen Jr.)
- Children Marthenia I, Age 11
- Mary I, age 9
- Nancy, age 7,
- William Clark, age 4
- Reuben, age 1
Matthew Vaughn, age 22, Born in Alabama
- Margaret, (Wife of Matthew) age 20, born in Tennessee
- Priscilla, Age 3
- Nancy E, age 1
Nicholas Vaughn, Age 35, Born in Tennessee
- Marcenah, (Wife of Nicholas) age 37
- Mary E, age 11
- Martha J, age 9
- William M, age 7
-Nicholas N, age 5
- Nancy E, age 3
- James A, age 1
Reuben Vaughn, age 30, Born in Alabama
- Margaret A, (Wife of Reuben), born Alabama 1825
- Clarissa E, age 3
- Lemuel M, age 1,
Samuel Vaughn, age 39, is not listed in Census.
Hunter Vaughn, age, 32, is not listed in the Census.
Lucinda Vaughn, age 16 is not listed in the Census.
The 1860 Marion County, Alabama Census does not list a Stephen Vaughn Jr. It is believed
Stephen passed away between 1850 and 1860. The date, place of his death, and burial is unknown.
Samuel Vaughn, age 49, is not listed in the Census.
Hunter/Newton Vaughn, age 42, is not shown in the Census.
Reuben Vaughn, Age 40, is not listed in the Census.
Washington Vaughn, Age 36, is not listed in the Census.
James Vaughn, age 47
- Priscilla Gage (wife of James), age 39
- Mary I, age 18
- Nancy, age 16
- William C., age 13 (Confederate Ancestor)
- Reuben, age 11
- Jonathan, age 9
- Matthew, W., age 6
- James M., age 3
- Ephraim, age 1
Jonathan Vaughn, age 30
- Martha E., age 22 (Married to Jonathan), born Alabama 1838
- Lucinda P, age 22 (Daughter of Stephen Jr)
- Mary (Glover) Vaughn, age 67 (Wife of Stephen Jr), Born in Tennessee
Matthew J. Vaughn, age 30, born in Alabama
- Margaret, age 25 (married to Matthew) born Tennessee, 1835
- Priscilla, age 12
- Elizabeth, age 10
- Martha, age 8
- Jillmouth, age 6
- Mary J., age 5
- Elendor, age 4
- James, age 2
- John, age 1
Nicholas Vaughn, age 45, born Tennessee
- Marceniah, age 46, (Married to Nicholas) born in GA 1814
- Martha J, age 18
- William M., age 16
- Nancy E., age 12
- James A., age 11
- Margaret B., age 9
The 1870 Federal Census of Marion County, Alabama:
Samuel Vaughn, Age 59, not listed
James Vaughn, Age 57, not listed
Nicholas Vaughn, Age 55 , not listed
Reuben Vaughn, Age 50, not listed
Washington G. Vaughn, Age 46, not listed
Matthew J. Vaughn, Age 41, not listed
Hunter (Newton) Vaughn, age 54, son of Stephen Jr., born in Tennessee
- Martha J. Gibbs, (wife of Newton Vaughn) age 56, born in GA, 1814
- Nancy E, age 23
- James A, age 21
- Margaret, age 19
- Terrell Andrew, age 16
- Mary (Glover) Vaughn, age 76 (Wife of Stephen Jr.) (Died after 1870 Census)
William Clark Vaughn, age 23, (Son of James Vaughn) born 3 September 1846, Winfield,
Marion Co, Alabama Moved to Wood Co TX in 1891, Enlisted at age 17 in the Confederate
Army and served until surrender.
- Amanda Emmaline Spann, (wife of William Clark Vaughn) age 20, born in GA
Reuben Vaughn, age 21, (Son of James Vaughn)
- Mary E. (Wife of Reuben), age 19, Born in Alabama
- Martha J., age 1
James Vaughn, Age 57, Son of Stephen Jr. Born in Tennessee (not sure this is
the son of Stephen Jr)
- Patience, Age 50, Born in Tennessee (not same wife shown in earlier census)
- Mark W, Age 15, Born in Alabama
- John M., Age 13, Born in Alabama
- Edwin A., Age 11, Born n Alabama
- Rachael, Age 6, Born in Alabama
- Nancy Perkins, Age 25, Domestic Servant, Born in Alabama
Jonathan Vaughan "Von", Age 45, Son of Stephen Jr
- Melinda "Von" Age 38, Born ?
- Angeline "Von" Age 13
- Lucinda "Von", Age 40 (Daughter of Stephen Vaughan Jr.)
The 1880 Federal Census of Marion County, Alabama:
Nicholas Vaughn, Age 65, Son of Stephen Jr., Born in Tennessee
- Martheah, Wife of Nicholas, Age 67, Born in GA
- Margaret A., Age 26, Born in Alabama
- Mary Ellen, Age 4 mos, born in Alabama
Terrell Andrew Vaughn, Son of Hunter/Nicholas, Age 26
- Martha Jane, wife of Terrell Andrew, age 28, Born in Alabama
- William Nicholas, Age 5
- James Smith, Age 2
- Margaret Ideller, Age 6 mos
William Clark Vaughn, Son of James Vaughn, Age 33
- Amanda E. Spann, Wife of W.C. Vaughn, Age 32
- Ardelia M., Age 9
- John Henry, Age 8
- Lula Jane, Age 5
- James W.,Age 3
- Rosetta, Age 9 mos
Jonathan Vaughn, Son of Stephen, Age 54
- Malinda E., Wife of Jonathan, Age 48, Born Alabama
- Lucinda P. Cotton, Age 43, Sister of Jonathan, Daughter of Stephen Jr
- Levi Henry Cotton, Age 26 Nephew, Born Alabama
- Isam Ables, Male, Age 22, Born Alabama Relationship ?
- Sallie Ables, Wife of Isam, Age 25, Born in GA
- Robert Riley Ables, Male, Age 2, Son, Born in Alabama, Father GA
- Andrew Ables, Male, Age 1 Mo, Son, Born in Alabama, Father GA
Calvin Baccus, Male, Age 26
- Angelinea Baccus, Female, Age 23, Wife, Born ?, Daughter of Jonathan
Matthew W. Vaughn, Son of James Vaughn, Age 25, Born in Alabama
- Jane, Wifeof Matthew, Age 24, Born n Alabama
- Mary, age 6,
- Sally, Age 4
- Thomas, Age 2
Reubin Vaughn, Son of James Vaughn, Age 31, Born in Alabama
- Mary Elizabeth, Wife of Reubin, Age 27, Born in Alabama
- Martha Jane, Age 10
- Isabell, Age 8
- James William, Age 6
- Laura Angeline, Age 4
- John Matthew, Age 2
There was no 1890 Federal Census of Marion County, Alabama:
The 1900 Federal Census of Marion County Alabama:
Terrell Andrew Vaughn, Son of Hunter, Age 46, Born Dec 1853
- Martha J., Wife of Terrell, Age 49, Married 1875, Born Mar 1851
- William N, Age 24, Born (________ County) Alabama, 1875, Oct 1875
- Margaret Ideller, Age 20, Born (_________ County) Alabama, May 1880
- Milligan, Age 17, Born in (__________ County) Alabama, Oct 1882
- Matilda J, Age 15, Born in (__________ County) Alabama, Jan 1885
- Nora B, Age 13, Born in (__________ County) Alabama, Jan 1888
- Sarah A, Age 11, Born in (__________ County) Alabama, Mar 1889
- Henry W., Age 7, Born in (__________ County) Alabama, Jul 1891
The 1910 Federal Census of Marion County, Alabama:
Terrell Andrew Vaughn, Son of Hunter/Newton, Age 56
- Martha J. Wife of TA Vaughn, Age 58, Married 35 yrs
- William N., Age 33
- Sarah A., Age 21
- Henry Walter, Age 18
Milligan M. Vaughn, Son of Hunter/Newton, Age 28
- Mary Eldoria Elizabeth Wilson, Wife of Milligan, Age 24
- Alvis Lee, Age 4
- Paul Earnest, Age 2
If you have any questions, suggestions, corrections, and/or additional information contact me,
Linda CONAWAY Welden at:
Linda_Welden@Vaughan-Vaughn.org
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