Milton Vaughan married Rebecca Craddock in October 1811 in Amelia County, Virginia. They had at least 8 children, including; Harriet Augusta, James Oscar, Edwin A., Egbert G., Henrietta J., Martha Indianna, Virginia Winebush, Ann Eliza, and Mary Amanda, these being the children listed in his will.
Milton wrote his will on 9 January 1843.[1]
Amelia County, Virginia Personal Taxes1801, 1804-1847, [2]
Amelia County, Virginia Land Taxes 1811-1847, [3]
1830 Census. [4]
1840 Census. [5]
7 Oct 1800. Edmund Clements sold to Heirs of Richard Phillips, dec’d. 144 acres. £200. Adj. Efford Booker, dec’d, John Tabb’s estate, Isham Clements, William Dearing, said Richard Phillips, dec’d. Formerly belonging to John Clements, Jr., dec’d. and descended to Edmond Clements as heir at law. Witnesses: Isham Clement, Milton Vaughan, John Pride, Jr. Proved 26 Feb 1801. [6]
18 Feb 1806. Thomas Branch, of Chesterfield Co. sold to Francis Anderson 75 acres on Nibbs Cr. £90. Being part of a larger tract granted by will of Benjamin Branch, dec’d. Witnesses: Joshua Chaffin, Milton Vaughan, Daniel Willson, Sr. Proved 24 Apr 1806. [7]
13 Feb 1810. Dr. Milton Vaughan, Gdn. of Thomas Vaughan. Guardian Return 1808 - 1810. Recorded 22 Feb 1810. [8]
22 Mar 1810. Herbert Eans & his wife Rebecca sold to Milton Vaughan 142 acres. £284. Adj. William Burton, Jacob Roberts, Mary Vaughan, John Chappell. Witnesses: Samuel Burton, William Burton, Jacob Roberts. Recorded 22 Mar 1810. [9]
23 Mar 1813. William H. Vaughan sold to Milton Vaughan. £220 sh12. William H. Vaughan entitled to a reversionary interest from the estate of his father James Vaughan after the death of his widow Mary Vaughan. This deed transfers that reversionary interest. Witnesses: John Roberts, A. Tucker, Thomas W. Vaughan. Recorded 25 Mar 1813. [10]
29 Jul 1816. William C. Anderson sold to Milton Vaughan 50 acres on Flat Cr. $200. Part of tract where Bennett Brown, dec’d formerly lived which said Anderson bought from Joseph T. Brown, minor son of Bennett Brown. Witnesses: Richard S. Eggleston, Parham Booker, Littleton W. Walker, J. T. Leigh. Proved 26 Sep 1816. [11]
16 Aug 1817. William Burton & his wife Oney sold to Milton Vaughan 11 acres on WS Hendricks Rd. £44. Adj. John Chappell, Thomas F. Wilson, said Burton. Witnesses: None. Recorded 28 Aug 1817. [12]
21 Oct 1817. Thomas W. Vaughan & his wife Tabbitha sold to Milton Vaughan. $1200. Their interest in the estate of James Vaughan, dec’d. being 1/3 of the land where Mary Vaughan now resides and 1/4 of the personal property. His wife released her dower rights. Witnesses: None. Recorded 23 Oct 1817. [13]
4 Jan 1821. Isaac Farley, a free man of color and Dicy Farley and Nancy Farley, free women of color, of Caswell Co., N.C. sold to Henry Anderson 269 acres. Deed executed 4 Feb 1819 and recorded in Amelia Co. Abraham Farley was under 21 and has since died. Grantors are his heirs. Witnesses: William H. Vaughan, Milton Vaughan, Francis Anderson. Proved 27 Jul 1821. [14]
28 Jan 1822. Milton Vaughan, et al Commissioners of estate of Jacob Roberts, dec’d sold to Thomas F. Willson 200 acres. Witnesses: None. Recorded 28 Feb 1822. [15]
18 Aug 1823. William Rice, Sr., of Mecklenburg Co, Ky. vs Milton Vaughan, heir and admr. of James Vaughan, dec’d. Federal suit by William Rice, Sr. in the estate of James Vaughan, dec’d. Settlement of Milton Vaughan as to the interest of Milton Vaughan. Milton Vaughan to pay William Rice, Jr. $250. Witnesses: John Booker. Recorded 18 Aug 1823. [16]
20 Mar 1824. Milton Vaughan & his wife Rebecca C. Vaughan sold to Henry Anderson 9 3/4 acres on Flat Cr. $98. Has plat and metes & bounds. His wife Rebecca C. Vaughan released her dower rights. Witnesses: None. Recorded 25 Mar 1824. [17]
4 Sep 1824. Austin Seay sold to Peter Rison & his wife Sally B., Richeson Booker and his wife Ann D., said Rison & Bookers as trustees for Polly Booker, Richard Booker and Joseph P. Booker ___ acres on Flat Cr., Neals Br., Horsepen Br. $62. Where Bennett Brown lived. Adj. John Chappell, Milton Vaughan, Henry Anderson, said Richard D. Booker, Thomas Howlett, Austin Seay, Marshall Fariss. Witnesses: Richard Noble, John _____, James P. Anderson, Jr. Proved _____. [18]
17 Feb 1825. William Burton to [Trustee] fbo Henry T. Drury 40 acres. Adj. Thomas F. Willson, Milton Vaughan. Trust deed mortgage. Skipped the rest.
12 Sep 1827. William Burton, Martha Roberts, Henry T. Drury, John W. Baker, Edwin C. Blankenship sold to Milton Vaughan 78 ½ acres. $208.16. Acknowledged 13 Sep 1827. [19]
13 Sep 1827. William Burton, Martha Roberts, Henry T. Drewry, John W. Baker, Edwin C. Blankenship to Milton Vaughan 38 1/2 acres. $208. Release of Trust Deed Mortgage and sale. Plus another ½ acre. Witnesses: None. Recorded 13 Sep 1827. [20]
14 Jun 1843. William H. Morton to Milton Vaughan 3/4 acres $1. Five Forks. Witnesses: None. Recorded 15 Jun 1843. [21]
15 Sep 1843. Elijah Deaton & his wife Sally to Milton Vaughan, et al Trustee fbo ... 320 acres Trust Deed Mortgage secured by land and personal property. Skipped the rest. [22]
1 May 1844. Milton Vaughan gave to James O. Vaughan (son) 11 acres. Gift. Adj. James Chappell & Christopher Ford (N), Christopher Ford (W), estate of William Burton (S&E). Being land conveyed to Milton Vaughan by William Burton and wife. Witnesses: None. Recorded 1 May 1844. [23]
16 Jan 1845. Milton Vaughan to James O. Vaughan, trustee fbo Thomas Blankenship 5 acres. Trust Deed Mortgage. Five Forks. Witnesses: None. Recorded 16 Jan 1845. [24]
12 Jan 1847. Milton Vaughan sold to Leander Masters 15 acres. $800. Adj. John G. Jefferson, Effird Hobson. Witnesses: None. Recorded 12 Jan 1847. [25]
2 Aug 1848. L. Masters to Thomas T. Giles, trustee fbo James O. Vaughan, executor of Milton Vaughan, dec’d. Trust Deed Mortgage. Skipped the rest. [26]
Undated. William T. Craddock & Granville Craddock to Milton Vaughan. Relinquish right of administration of estate of their late brother George Craddock, provided Milton Vaughan is given letters of Administration. Witnesses: John Chappell. Proved NA. [27]
9 Jan 1843, 23 Sep 1847. Will of Milton Vaughan (Codicil included) [28]
1 May 1848, 25 May 1848. Estate of Milton Vaughan. Inventory & Appraisal by James O. Vaughan, Excr. [29]
Chancery Cases
Amelia County, Virginia Chancery Case 1804-009. John Carter vs. Dev(s) of James Vaughan Et al. Contract for deed. James Vaughan died before he deeded the property. James willed his property to his wife Mary and to his children: Milton Vaughan, William Vaughan, Matilda Vaughan, Thomas Vaughan. [30]
Amelia County, Virginia Chancery Case 1804-022. Milton Vaughan, Matilda Vaughan by Tilmon E. Jeter, her guardian, Billy, by John Jeter, his guardian, and Thomas, by Milton Vaughan, his guardian, legatees of James Vaughan vs. Mary Vaughan, Admx of James Vaughan. Undated Petition and Order. 27 Nov 1803 Commissioners appointed to divide the estate. 31 Dec 1803, agreeable to the will of James Vaughan, allocation to Milton; slaves plus £5 to be paid by Thomas Vaughan; allocation to Matilda Vaughan less £5 to pay to William Vaughan; allocation to Thomas Vaughan slaves less £5 to pay to Milton Vaughan; allocation to William Vaughan slaves plus £5 to be paid by Matilda Vaughan to William Vaughan; allocation to Mary Vaughan slaves plus items on attached list. [31]
Amelia County, Virginia Chancery Case 1807-010. Obedience Craddock Et al vs. Joseph Fowlkes Et al. 124 pages. Petition to distribute estate. Obedience Craddock, Sarah Lockett, Richard Craddock, Asa C. Craddock, Clayborn Craddock, Robert Craddock ( descendants of Elizabeth Craddock sister to John Hill), James Vaughan, Francis Vaughan & John Mitchell (descendants of Ann Vaughan sister to John Hill and the defendant James Hill (brother to John Hill) are the legal heirs of John Hill, dec’d.. Stopped. Further review may be warranted. [32]
Amelia County, Virginia Chancery Case 1807-015. Francis Vaughan vs. Admx of James Vaughan, Burton, Hasskins & Mitchell. Petition. In 1793 Francis, son of James Vaughan became his overseer at a verbal agreement to be paid 30£ per year. He took care of James Vaughan in 1793 and 1794. James Vaughan later died. Answer of Mary dated 25 July 1805. Deposition of Joshua Chaffin 8 Jan 1806. Deposition of Wilks Vaughan: James said none of the children by his first wife should be given anything except for Francis. A slave should be given Francis as his proportion of his grandfather Hill’s estate. Deposition of William Burton 15 Jan 1806: Milton Vaughan, agent for the Administratrix. Deposition of John Mitchell dated 15 Jan 1806: mentions division of the estate of Ann Vaughan, wife of James. Francis, then a minor had objected. All were of age except Wilkes Vaughan and Francis Vaughan. All agreed to the division except Francis. Will of James Vaughan: life estate to Mary, daughter Obedience Mitchell, and children James, Wilkes, Francis and Nancy Haskins have been provided for in their grandfather Hill’s estate and shall not receive anything. Sons Milton, Billy, and Thomas, and daughter Matilda under age 21. Mentions Thomas Jeter, grandfather of the younger children. Bennett Brown soles executor. Witnesses: William Burton & Bennett Brown. 18 Oct 1801. Proved 28 Jul 1803. Bennett Brown had since died and Mary Vaughan was granted letters of administration with will annexed. Francis Vaughan turned 21 on 12 May 1792. [33]
Amelia County, Virginia Chancery Case 1848-011. Vanlew Smith & Co. vs.James O. Vaughan, Exr of Milton Vaughan. Suit on a judgment. Egbert G. Leigh appointed guardian for defendants Albina R. Vaughan, Edgar H. Vaughan, Henry T. Vaughan. A copy of the will of Milton Vaughan dated 9 Jan 1843, proved 23 Dec 1847 is in the file along with a Codicil dated 12 Jun 1843. Son James Oscar., son Egbert G., son Edwin. A., daughters Henrietta J., Harriet Augusta, Martha Indiana, Virginia Wimbush, deceased daughter Mary Amanda Morton, daughter Ann Eliza Townes Rowlett, wife of Henry Rowlett. Executor James Oscar Vaughan. Witnesses: Joseph B. Anderson & J.E. Leigh. [34]
Amelia County, Virginia Chancery Case 1848-019. Egbert G. Vaughan, Edwin A. Vaughan, Henrietta J. Vaughan & Harriet Augusta Vaughan vs. James Oscar Vaughan, Exr of Milton Vaughan. Infant sisters Martha, Indianna and Virginia Wimbush. deceased child Mary Amanda Morton ... File not reviewed. [35]
Amelia County, Virginia Chancery Case 1850-001. Anderson Miller & his wife Augusta Miller vs. Exr of Milton Vaughan &C by Et al. Ten grandchildren: Rebecca E., Ann C., James E., Louisa J. Thomas M., Mary E. Rowlett, Charles J., Thomas E., William M., Samuel H. Morton? [36]
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