William J. Vaughan was born Nov.2, 1843 and died Jan. 7 1924 being at the
time of his death, 80 years, 2 months and 5 days old. His death marks the
passing of another Civil War veteran.

He was married March 4 1863 to Nancy Day who died July 14, 1863.  He
was married the second time Feb. 7, 1864 to Pernecia Elizabeth Vaughan
who survives him. To this union 13 children were born.  The eight living
children are Mrs. Hugh Scott of Linn Creek, J. C. Vaughan of Boonville,
Mrs. James of Versailles, Mrs. C. E. Jobe, Russeville, Mrs. Robert
Swinehart, South of California, William Franklin, at home, Mrs. W. W.
Jobe, High Point, Mrs. Leonard Jobe, of this city, all of whom were
present except Mrs. Scott and J.C. Vaughan. He also leaves one brother,
Frank Vaughan southwest of California and one sister, Mrs. Will Rex of
Adair, Oklahoma. He leaves 38 grand children, eighteen great grand
children, and one great great grand child. He was born and raised in
Cooper County and joined the old Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church at the age
of 22 and lived a faithful Christian since. He was, at the time of his death,
a member of the Brush Creek Church. He told one of his daughters that
he knew he had a better home awaiting him and went to meet his heavenly
Father with a prayer on his lips. The funeral was conducted by his pastor
R. L. Hood and the body was laid to rest in Crown Hill cemetery.
 
 

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