HALIFAX 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.

The letters and numbers code after a name is the www.familysearch.org Family Tree ID Number.

Abner Vaughan - LCR1-WMG

Abner Vaughan was b. in 1833 in Prince George Co., Va., the Son of William and Mable Vaughan Vaughan. See the Bristol Parish Register. He was m. to Docia Murphey as of 1789-1809 (Halifax DB 14.464, 20.522, 25.229). She was the dau. of John Murphey (Chancery Cases: 1806.044, 1810.047, 1813.016, 1825.014). He paid personal taxes 1789-1791, 1800-1802 and land taxes 1811-1812. In 1809 he was of Blunt Co., Tn. LDS Family Tree shows he was the son of Benjamin Vaughan who d. in 1807 in Franklin Co., Ga and he d. in 1836 in Franklin Co., Ga. Additional research is needed.

General Note:

Banister Vaughan and Banister W. Vaughan are two different men. Each m. a Martha (Patsy). Both men came of age only three years apart. As of now it is impossible to determine which William m. which Martha.

Banister Vaughan - KCK6-J11

Banister Vaughan was b. abt. 1794 according to tax records, which is consistent with the 1820 Census. He m. Patsey _____ 26 Jul 1819 (See General Note). He paid personal taxes 1815-1823 and land taxes in 1823. He bought 40 acres N. fork Aaron’s Cr. in 1822 which he sold in 1823. The location of this deed and the other parties in the deed is highly suggestive that he is a grandson of William “T” Vaughan of Mecklenburg Co. He apparently moved from the are in 1823

Banister W. Vaughan - L4P9-1Q8

Banister W. Vaughan was b. abt. 1797 according to tax records, which is consistent with the 1820-1830 Census. He was the son of William Vaughan who d. in 1826 (Halifax WB 14.074). He m. Martha (Patsy) Wilson, dau. of William Wilson, Sr. & Catharine Wilson on 5 Oct 1818 (See General Note). He was still m. to her as of 1842-1850 (Halifax WB 20.341, WB 23.109). He paid personal taxes1818-1839, and land taxes 1827-1839. He owned 227 acres of land on Burch’s Cr., which he sold in 1846 while a resident of Boon Co., Mo. The 227 acres was given to him by his father William Vaughan (M.C.)

Beverly Vaughan - LHTV-DBP

Beverly Vaughan was b. abt. 1811 according to tax records, which is consistent with the 1840 Census, the son of Thomas Vaughan, Jr. and Rebecca Scates (Halifax WB 15.356). See also will of Thomas Vaughan, Sr. (WB 08.078). He. m. Elizabeth McCarter 20 Dec 1833. He paid personal taxes 1832-1836, 1839-1843 (Mecklenburg. Co.), 1844-1846; and land taxes 1841-1845. He owned 100 acres on the south side of Dan R. 1839-1845, which he and his then wife Elmira sold in 1845 while residents of Marshall Co., Tn. (Halifax DB 51.053).

Chaney Vaughan - 9SHH-W43

Chaney Vaughan was b. abt. 1760-1770 based upon the 1830 Census and d. abt. 1837 (Halifax WB 18.084). He m. (1) to Elizabeth Martin, dau. of William Martin 6 Feb 1793; and (2) Betsey Bates, as of 1828 (Halifax DB 40.270). He paid personal taxes 1791-1797 and 1823-1836. There is no record of him between 1798 and 1822 in Halifax Co.

Craddock Vaughan

Craddock Vaughan was b. abt. 1795 based upon the 1850 Census, the son of James Vaughan (BC) (Halifax DB 31.603). He had no wife or children as of in 1850. He left his entire estate to two slaves which he emancipated in his will (Halifax WB 23.015). He paid personal taxes 1817-1850 and land taxes 1843-1845. He appeared in a number of deeds from 1816-1842. He lived for a while on 275 acres on the north side of Dan River at the mouth of Reedy Cr. which he inherited from his father James. (He is not to be confused with the elder Craddock Vaughan of Lunenburg Co. who for a while owned land in Halifax Co.

Drury Vaughan, Sr. - KG9G-VGW

Drury Vaughan, Sr. was the son of William Vaughan who d. in 1777 (Halifax WB 01.199). He. m. Elizabeth Barksdale, as of 1793-1806 (Halifax DB 17.229, 21.122). He paid personal taxes 1782-1806 and land taxes 1782-1806. He owned 650 acres on Staunton R. which he sold in 1806 (Halifax DB 21.122). Unverified and unsourced sources on the Internet state he d. 1827 in Rutherford Co. TN.

Drury Vaughan, Jr. - MQC5-X8H

Drury Vaughan, Jr. is likely the son of Drury Vaughan, Sr. He was. b. abt. 1773 based upon tax digests and d. abt. 1814 Halifax WB 09.438. He m. Nancy Tucker 21 Dec 1803 who was related to Edmund Tucker. His children were: Elizabeth Vaughan, Susannah Vaughan, Patsey Vaughan & Sarah Vaughan, (Orphans of Drury Vaughan in Halifax WB 15.024). Purchasers from his estate included Randolph Vaughan, Thomas Vaughan, Jr., Nemey Vaughan, Fernny Vaughan & Nancy Vaughan. He paid personal taxes 1794-1818 and never had any land. Nancy Vaughan, widow, Children Fanny Vaughan, (Garthey Vaughan, Patsey Vaughan, Susannah Vaughan, Sarah Vaughan & Elizabeth Vaughan, minors as of Jan 1818. Chancery Case 1822.023). Eliza Vaughan and Sally Vaughan are children of Drury Vaughan and Nancy Tucker. Eliza m. Edmund Collins; and Sally m. Linton Collins (Chancery 1849.028)

Frederick Vaughan - LZL3-GG8

Frederick Vaughan first appears in Halifax Co. in 1780 when he purchased 530 acres (VA Halifax DB 12.077) and sold in 1783 (Halifax DB 12.366). This dovetails nicely with Frederick Vaughan, the son of Isham Vaughan who sold land in 1777 in Amelia Co. He m. Nancey Boleware 5 Feb 1781 who was related to Sark [Stark] Boleware & Nancey Boleware. He paid personal taxes 1782-1788 and land taxes 1782-1805 (490/495 acres). There is no deed for the land he paid taxes on. LDS Family Tree has different alternate parents of Frederick.

General Note: James Vaughan

There are several James Vaughans in Early Halifax County. It is very confusing trying to figure out which is which especially since the tax collectors were not consistent with the tags they used. Please refer to the Tax Personal Analysis file for more details.

James Vaughan (tagged AC for Aarons Cr.), son of William “T” Vaughan of Meckllenburg County

James Vaughan moved to Halifax Co. from Mecklenburg Co. in 1788. He had several sons as evidenced by the tithes paid in the personal tax digests. Only the eldest William and Sterling are known based upon Mecklenburg Co. tax digests. His wife’s name is unknown. He paid personal taxes 1788-1804 and his estate paid personal taxes 1806-1807; and he paid land taxes on 99 acres 1798-1805. He d. abt. 1805-1806, but left no estate. His death is proven by the 1806-1807 personal tax digests. His land was on Reedy Br. of Aaron’s Cr. (Halifax DB 17.159, 20.515).

James Vaughan -

(Sometimes tagged D. Masters, DM, BC, Sr.)

James Vaughan was b. before 1767 based upon the tax digests. He d. abt. 1827 (Halifax WB 14.428, 15.059, 17.641 & Halifax DB 31.603). He is likely the James Vaughan that m. Sarah Legrand 15 Dec 1785 in Halifax Co. His wife Sarah (Sally) is mentioned several times in a variety of records. He had two known sons: Craddock Vaughan (b. abt. 1795); and Milton Vaughan (b. abt. 1808). He paid personal taxes 1788-1827 and land taxes 1793-1837. He owned numerous tracts of land. When he d. his homestead was on 275 acres on the north side of Dan R., at the mouth of Reedy Cr.

James Vaughan of Peter’s Cr.

James Vaughan of Peter’s Cr. is included herein due to a number of anomalies. He was granted a patent of 400 acres on Peter’s Cr. in 1774 (VA Patent 42.0581). He did not pay land taxes 1782-1793. He starts paying land taxes in 1794. He sells 200 acres in 1794 while a resident of Mecklenburg Co. He sells the remaining 200 acres in 1796, but continues to pay taxes on that 200 acres through 1803! Peter’s Cr. is very close to where William “T” Vaughan and his descendants settled. However, this James just does not match with anyone. Neither does this James match with any James in the personal tax digests of Halifax or Mecklenburg Counties.

General Note: John Vaughan

There are several John Vaughans in early Halifax County. It is very confusing trying to figure out which is which especially since the tax collectors were not consistent with the tags they used. Please refer to the Tax Personal Analysis and the Vaughan Roster files for more details.

John S. Vaughan - LJJM-HN4

John S. Vaughan was b. 1760-1770 based upon 1820-1840 Census records. He d. 1849 (Halifax WB 22.290). He was m. to Ann Stanfield, dau. of Marmaduke Stanfield as of 1801 (Chancery 1805-022) and as of 1831 (Halifax DB 40.005). His descendants from his will were Mildrid Hemphill, Martha Edwards, John S. Vaughan, Henry Banks Vaughan, Fanny Russell, Elizabeth Harbour, James Harrison Vaughan, Granddau. Margret Ann Vaughan, dau. of John S. Vaughan & Granddau. Sally Banks Bradley. All of his sons must have moved on as young men as they are not found in Halifax Co. John paid personal taxes 1788-1849 and land taxes 1795-1849. He appears in deeds 1805-1831. One of his tracts was on Bold Br. and another on south side of Dan R., E. brs. of Wynn’s Cr.

Jordan Vaughan - LK7T-WM5

Jordan Vaughan was b. abt. 1778, the son of Peter Vaughan of Mecklenburg Co. He was m. to Agnes _____ as of 1823 (Halifax DB 31.705). He paid personal taxes 1800-1803 in Mecklenburg Co. and 1806-1837 in Halifax Co. He paid land taxes 1806-1823 in Halifax Co. He appears in deeds 1805-1826, living on N. fork Aaron’s Cr.

Matthew Vaughan - L4T7-76H

Matthew Vaughan was the son of Thomas Vaughan, Jr. and Patsey Tucker (See Chancery Case 1849.028). See also will of Thomas Vaughan, Sr. (WB 08.078). He m. Mary (Polly) Toombs, dau. of William Tombs 21 Dec 1825. He was still m. to her as of 1830 (Halifax DB 38.035) and as of 1839 when they sold land while residents of Carroll Co. Tn. (Halifax DB 46.639). He paid personal taxes 1820-1830 and land taxes 1830-1839. They inherited 63 1/4 acres from William Toombs which they sold in 1830 (Halifax DB 38.035).

Peter Vaughan - LCTG-77Y

Peter Vaughan was b. abt. 1782 based upon personal tax digests. He m. Nancy Turner 2 Mar 1798. She was related to Hector Turner. He paid personal taxes 1803-1809, 1811-1832. He appears in two deeds dated in 1818, 1821.

Sterling Vaughan

Sterling Vaughan was the son of James Vaughan of Buffalo Creek, Mecklenburg Co. (See Mecklenburg 1787 personal tax digests) and the grandson of William “T” Vaughan. He was m. to Sarah (Sally) _____ as of 1817-1823

(Halifax DB 27.094, 31.718). He paid personal taxes 1788-1790 and 1797-1823 in Halifax Co. and 1791-1796 in Mecklenburg Co. He paid land taxes 1798-1823 in Halifax Co. He appears in deeds 1797-1823 for 140 acres and later 73 acres, both tracts on N. fork Aaron’s Cr. Unconfirmed Internet sources state he d. in 1846 in Iredell Co., N.C.

Thomas Vaughan, Sr. - LZPS-W4F

Thomas Vaughan, Sr. was b. in the mid to late 1730s, the son of William Vaughan (Halifax WB 01.199) and d. in 1809 (Halifax WB 08.078). He was m. to Mary Moody 11 Aug 1767. He had sons William Vaughan and Thomas Vaughan and a daughter Polly Vaughan who m. _____ Martin (Halifax WB 08.078). He paid personal taxes 1782-1807 and land taxes 1782-1807. He was granted 400 acres in 1759 on Ellis Creek, Catawba Creek and appears in a number of deeds 1761-1789.

Thomas Vaughan, Jr. - KD98-DX6

Thomas Vaughan, Jr. was b. abt. 1775 based upon tax digests, the son of Thomas Vaughan, Sr. (Halifax WB 08.078) and d. abt. 1817. He m. (1) Patsey Tucker 9 Dec 1797 (related to Edmund Tucker). He had at least two children by this marriage: Mathew Vaughan & Polly Vaughan (See Chancery Case 1849.028). He m. (2) Rebecca Scates (related to William Scates) 2 Feb 1805 and was m. to her at his death. Rebecca d. abt. 1826 (Halifax WB 14.163). The rest of the children of Thomas Vaughan were William S. Vaughan, Thompson M. Vaughan, Sarah B. Vaughan, Beverly Vaughan (Halifax WB 15.356). Beverly was b. abt. 1811 so he would have been a son of Rebecca. Additional research will be necessary to determine the mother of the other three children. Thomas paid personal taxes 1794-1815 and his eatate paid personal taxes in 1817. He paid land taxes 1805-1817. He appears in deeds 1795-1817. He lived on Terrible Cr.

Stephen Vaughan

Stephen Vaughan - See Mecklenburg Co.

General Note: William Vaughan

There are numerous William Vaughans that appear in Halifax Co. The records are beyond confusing. Four of them are summarized below. Please refer to the Vaughan Roster and Personal Tax Detail files for more information

William Vaughan - LZTD-4X2

William Vaughan was m. to Dorothy _____ as of 1777 when he made his will (Halifax WB 01.199 ). His children were Drury Vaughan, Milesend Vaughan m. _____ Bates, Sarah Vaughan, William Vaughan, Thomas Vaughan

Dau. Maachah Vaughan m. _____ Dunaway, Mary Vaughan m. _____ Nickkols and Lucy Vaughan m. _____ East (Halifax WB 01.199 ).

William Vaughan, Sr. - LRNT-4MN

William Vaughan, Sr. was the son of William Vaughan who d. in 1777. He. d. abt. 1833 His children were Paul Vaughan, Sally Vaughan m. Samuel Weakley 12 Jun 1797, Elizabeth Vaughan m. Joseph Johns 11 Mar 1801, Randolph Vaughan, William Vaughan, Jr. & Drury Vaughan (See Chancery 1843.027). He paid personal taxes 1783-1834, land taxes 1784-1834 and his estate paid land taxes 1835-1836.

William Vaughan, Son of Thomas Vaughan - K8P6-K35

William Vaughan was the son of Thomas Vaughan who d. 1809 (Halifax WB 08.078). He was b. abt. 1776 based upon tax digests and d. Apr 1833 (Halifax DB 42.012, WB 17.409, 18.247). He m. Elizabeth Ferguson, dau. of Thomas Ferguson 20 Dec 1801. He was still m. to her as of 1810 (Halifax DB 22.457) and 1820 until his death (Halifax WB 13.152, DB 42.012, 49.510 and Chancery 1830.045). His children were Susannah Vaughan, m. Edward Whitman, Elizabeth T. Vaughan, Polly Vaughan, m. Samuel Lacy & Sarah Vaughan m. Samuel Lacy (Chancery 1836.033). He paid personal taxes 1793, 1796-1832, land taxes 1809-1834 and his estate paid land taxes 1835-1844. He lived on Terrible Cr.

William B. Vaughan, Son of Drury Vaughan - LCP2-4R8

See Pittsylvania Co.

William Vaughan - LJ1F-2GB

Sometimes tagged MC for Miery Cr.

William Vaughan was b. abt. 1775 and d. in 1826 (WB 14.074, 18.311). He was m. to Lucy _____ as of 1826 (Halifax WB 14.074). She was possibly the dau. of John Smith (Halifax DB 22.211). His sons were Banister W. Vaughan, William Vaughan and Tilmon G. Vaughan (Halifax WB 14.074, 18.311, Chancery 1832.040). He paid personal taxes 1796-1828, land taxes 1800-1827 and his estate paid land taxes 1828-1829. He owned 300 acres on Branches of Miery Cr. and 228 (227 after 1811) acres on the north side of Dan R. bet. Burches Cr. & Main Rd.

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

Chuck Vaughan, hobby1964pw@yahoo.com