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Reuben was b. in Brunswick County, Virginia, but as a young boy his father moved (or land was cut into Lunenburg County.. Later still his land became a part of Mecklenburg County. Very late in life he moved to Powhatan County.
Proof of the names of his sons are found in the tax digests wherein he paid taxes for them when they were 16-20 or young adults. A few also appear in Deed records. Please see. https://www.genealogyfacts.org/.
His daughter Hannah Pines Vaughan m. Jairus Vaughan. He was the son of Craddock Vaughan of Lunenburg Co. There is nothing to suggest any relationship between these families prior to their marriage.
Reuben Vaughan, Sr. was the son of James Vaughan who d. in 1750 in Lunenburg Co. Internet sources show he was b. in Oct 1732 in Brunswick Co., Va. and d. 8 May 1817 in Powhatan Co., Va. The sources of these dates is from Alice V. D. Pierrepont, Reuben Vaughan Kidd, Soldier of the Confederacy. His wife was Elizabeth _____. Many believe her surname to be ___ as he named a son _____. He and his brother Stephen shared a patent in 1759 for 1795 acres on Anthony’s Br. & Pine Cr. (VPB 34.0411). He witnessed a deed in 1749 in Lunenburg Co. He appears in many deeds after that time. He lived in the portion of Lunenburg Co. that became Mecklenburg Co. when it was formed. He paid personal taxes 1782-1806 and land taxes 1782-1819 in Mecklenburg Co. The land taxes paid after he died were not marked as being paid by his estate. His children are said to have been: John Vaughan. In 1814, John was in Spartanburg Dt., S.C. (VA Mecklenburg DB 15.491) Ingram Vaughan, b. bef. 1761 (some evidence provided by Personal Tax Digests) Reuben Vaughan, Jr., b. abt. 1768 (some evidence provided by Personal Tax Digests) Martha Vaughan James Vaughan Hannah Pines Vaughan (confirmed by marriage bond), m. Jairus Vaughan (son of Craddock Vaughan) 3 Aug 1796 Jeremiah Vaughan, b. abt. 1768 (some evidence provided by Personal Tax Digests). He m. Martha _____ and d. 1792. Nancy Carter Vaughan, m. Mickelborough Montague 2 Aug 1798. Reuben lived with her at the time of his death. William Vaughan, b. abt. 1775 (some evidence provided by Personal Tax Digests).
Patrick Henry appointed Reuben Vaughn a "Captain of the Militia in the county of Mecklenberg". Captain Reuben Vaughan's Company joined Gen. Lincoln in South Carolina, and was in the Battle of Stono.
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Lunenburg County, Virginia
2 Jul 1750. Joseph Blanks to William Saffold. 100 acres. Reuben Vaughan Witnessed.[1]
19 Mar 1749. William Bowing of Cumberland Parish to Henry Bailey of Brunswick Co. 326 acres on Little Cr. Reuben Vaughan Witnessed.[2]
10 Oct 1757. John Noble McCoy and his wife Jane McCoy to John Watson 373 acres on Both sides of the head of Flat Cr. Witnessed by Reuben Vaughan.[3]
3 Aug 1761. James Williams of St. James Parish sold to Isaac Johnson of St. James Parish 215 acres on Both sides of Stiths Cr. 26£ 10sh. Reuben Vaughan Witnessed.[4]
3 May 1762. French Haggard to Thomas Ayre 50 acres on S side Flat Rock Cr. of Meherrin R. Reuben Vaughan witnessed this deed.[5]
11 Apr 1763. William Watson to John Taylor Duke 373 acres on Head branches of Flat Cr. Reuben Vaughan witnessed this deed.[6]
16 Jan 1765. William Edmondson to Richard Coleman Edmondson 102.25 acres on Miles Cr. Reuben Vaughan and Stephen Vaughan witnessed this deed. Recorded 14 Feb 1765. [7]
Reuben Vaughan (Mixed Records - These could be Reuben, Sr. or his son Reuben, Jr.)
8 Jun 1773. Sarah Bailey to Henry Delony, Reuben Vaughan & John Potter received acknowledgment of waiver of dower rights by Sarah Bailey. Lunenburg County, Virginia Deed Book 12. [8][9]
2 Mar 1790. Roger Atkerson of Dinwiddie Co to Abraham Andrews 133 acres on Meherrin R. Witnessed by: Reubin Vaughan, Edward McDaniell, Sarah McDaniell, William Vaughan. Recorded 8 Apr 1790. [10][11]
27 Jun 1801. John Moody to Wallace Taylor and Thomas Taylor with Reuben Vaughan, Trustee. Tr Deed Mortgage. Witnesses: William Allen, William Williams, William Ragsdale. Recorded 14 Jan 1802.[12]
13 Aug 1812. Reuben Vaughan to Gov. James Barbour. Bond. Reuben posted bond as surety for William Fisher, Sheriff. Recorded 13 Aug 1812. See also Deed Book 22.208.[13]
9 Jun 1820. William Beasley to Charles Ogburne, Edward H. Peete & Reuben Vaughan, Sureties 2nd part, Daniel Frazier, 3rd part. Trust Deed Mortgage. William Beasley to serve as guardians of the orphans of James Vaughan: Theodorick, Alfred, Elizabeth & Hiram. Witnesses: William B. Simmons, B. W. Ogburn, T. E. Hutcherson. Recorded 7 Jul 1820.[14]
31 Oct 1827. Reuben Vaughan & his wife Alice Vaughan to David May, William McFarlane, Bank of Virginia 840 acres on Crooked Cr. Trust Deed Mortgage secured by two tracts of land. Tract 1: 725 acres on Crooked Cr. adj. Morrison, Cabaness, Hawthorn, Gee. Tract 2: 115 acres known as Russell’s Tract adj. Saffold’s Rd. (NW), Nancy Gee, William Hawthorn & _____ Thompson (S), Lucas Gee (N), other lands of Reuben Vaughan (E). Witnesses: None. Recorded 29 Nov 1827.[15]
22 Sep 1828. Reuben Vaughan to William G. Coleman. Receipt of funds by Reuben Vaughan from William G. Coleman against a judgment. Recorded Mar 1832.[16]
9 Dec 1828. Reuben Vaughan & his wife Alice G. to William Bagley 737 acres on Crooked Cr. $3675. Adj. Crooked Cr. (E), William J. Gee & Catharine Gee (S & SW), formerly Jeffrey Russell, now Reuben Vaughan (W), Estate of John Morrison & William Bagley (N). Witnesses: G. Green, E. E. White, V. G. Vaughan. His wife released her dower rights. Recorded 8 Jun 1829.[17]
4 May 1830. Reuben Vaughan to John Stith & James Bagley, William Taylor, 2nd part, William Bagley, et al, 3rd part. Trust Deed Mortgage secured by slaves. Witnesses: None. Recorded 4 May 1830.[18]
25 Oct 1830. Reuben Vaughan, of Madison Co., Al. to Alfred G. Vaughan, of Madison Co., Al. 115 acres. $500. Where Sarah Russell now resides. Adj. _____ Gee (N), R. Vaughan lately sold William Bagley (W), William Hawthorne< Thompson Estate & Nancy Gee (S), Saffords Bridge Rd. (W). Witnesses: None. Recorded 8 Nov 1830.[19]
14 Nov 1831. William Mason & his wife Catharine to Reuben Vaughan, of Madison Co., Al., security for William Mason, admr. of Daniel Mason, dec’d. 228 acres on Wtrs. of Bears Element. Trust Deed to secure surety. Adj. Charles Gee, Jerry Gee. Witnesses: None. His wife released her dower rights. Recorded 6 Dec 1831.[20]
Mecklenburg County, Virginia
11 Jul 1766. Reuben Vaughan witnessed this deed. [21] [22]
13 Dec 1769. Rubin Vaughan witnessed this deed. [23][24]
9 Oct 1770. Hanah Ingram to Reuben Vaughan Power of attorney to her trusted friend to collect monies due her. Witnesses: Batt Crowder and Drury Mcdowell. Recorded 10 Dec., 1770. [25] [26]
8 Jan 1771. Stephen Vaughan and His Wife Mary Vaughan to Reuben Vaughan 230 acres on Anthony Br. £70. Proportional part of 795 acres granted Stephen Vaughan and Reuben Vaughan, excepting 200 acres conveyed to Roger Atkinson. S74W170P, E19.5S219, N246, up Anthony Branch. Witnesses: Thomas Jefferson, James Mcdaniel, Edward McDaniel and William Cooper. Recorded 11 Mar 1771. [27] [28]
11 Jan 1771. Rubin Vaughan and Stephen Vaughan witnessed this deed.. [29] [30]
22 Feb 1771. Reuben Vaughan witnessed this deed. [31] [32]
1 Apr 1772. Rubin Vaughan witnessed this deed. [33][34]
15 Aug 1772. Ruben Vaughan witnessed this deed. [35][36]
1 Sep 1772. Land bounded by Ruben Vaughan was sold. [37][38]
24 Feb 1773. James McDaniel to Reuben Vaughan 107 acres on Anthony Branch. s5. S48.5E50P, along Edward McDaniel, down Anthony Branch, N2E80 along John Andrews, S67W203 along a new line, S70E30P along William Cooper. Witnesses: Thomas Andrews, John Russell, Churchwell Curlis and William Cooper. Recorded on 8 Mar., 1773. [39] [40]
2 Mar 1773. Ruben Vaughan witnessed this deed. [41][42]
4 Feb 1774. Ruben Vaughan witnessed this deed. [43][44]
9 Mar 1774. Ruben Vaughan witnessed this deed. [45][46]
9 Apr 1774. Ruben Vaughan witnessed this deed. [47][48]
20 Mar 1775. Ruben Vaughan witnessed this deed. He also was appointed to receive the release of dower rights by Ann Merrymoon. [49][50]
4 Nov 1775. Ruben Vaughan witnessed this deed. [51][52]
27 Jan 1777. Ruben Vaughan witnessed this deed. [53][54]
10 Feb 1777. Reuben Vaughan was appointed to receive the release of dower rights by Elizabeth Scott. [55][56]
14 Apr 1777. Reuben Vaughan voted in an election. [57][58]
9 May 1777. Ruben Vaughan, James Vaughan and John Andrews witnessed this deed. [59][60]
11 Aug 1777. Ruben Vaughan witnessed this deed. [61][62]
6 Mar 1778. Reuben Vaughan witnessed this deed. [63][64]
3 Oct 1778. Property bounded by Reuben Vaughan, James Vaughan and others was sold. [65][66]
6 Oct 1778. Reuben Vaughan, James Vaughan and William Walker witnessed this deed for land bounded by Capt. Reuben Vaughan. [67][68]
9 Nov 1778. Reuben Vaughan a Justice of the Court. [69][70]
14 Nov 1778. Ruben Vaughan witnessed this deed. He also was appointed to receive the release of dower rights by DIANA LEIGH. [71][72]
16 Nov 1778. Reuben Vaughan, James Vaughan and John Vaughan witness a deed to James Vaughan. [73][74]
14 Apr 1779. Ruben Vaughan witnessed this deed. [75][76]
17 Sep 1779. Reuben Vaughan, James Vaughan and Ingram Vaughan witnessed this deed. [77][78]
12 Jun 1780. Reuben Vaughan was an adjacent landowner to land on White Oak Creek. [79][80]
5 Aug 1780. Reuben Vaughan witnessed this deed. [81][82]
7 Aug 1780. Reuben Vaughan witnessed this deed. [83][84]
7 Aug 1780. Reuben Vaughan witnessed this deed. [85][86]
7 Aug 1780. Reuben Vaughan witnessed this deed. [87][88]
12 Feb 1781. Reuben Vaughan was adjacent landowner. [89][90]
9 Apr 1781. Reuben Vaughan and James Vaughan witnessed this deed. [91][92]
6 Nov 1782. Reuben Vaughan, James Vaughan and Ingram Vaughan witnessed this deed. [93][94]
12 Aug 1782. Reuben Vaughan was Sheriff. [95][96]
10 Feb 1783. Reuben Vaughan was Sheriff. [97][98]
14 Apr 1783. Reuben Vaughan was Sheriff. [99][100]
11 Jun 1783. Reuben Vaughan was Sheriff. [101][102]
13 Jul 1783. Reuben Vaughan witnessed this deed. [103][104]
23 Jul 1783. Reuben Vaughan, William Jones and Ingram Vaughan witnessed this deed. [105][106]
11 Oct 1783. Reuben Vaughan witnessed this deed. [107][108]
10 May 1784. Reuben Vaughan was Sheriff. [109][110]
15 Nov 1784. Reuben Vaughan was Sheriff. [111][112]
4 Dec 1793. Reuben Jr [Sr] Vaughan to Joseph Coleman 195 acres on Anthony Br. Sh 5. Adj. Vaughan, Sr., William Ross, John Meldrum, Barnett, Ingram. Where William _____ lives. Witnesses _____ Bailey, E Thompson, Archibald Coleman. recorded 9 Dec 1793.[113]
5 Jul 1795. Elizabeth Vaughan to Joseph Coleman 195 acres. Reuben Vaughan bargain and sale dated 4 Dec 1793 to Joseph Coleman 195 acres. Elizabeth Vaughan released her dower rights. Recorded 25 Apr 1798.[114]
12 Jun 1802. Reuben Vaughan, Sr. & his wife Elizabeth, of Mecklenburg Co. and Reuben Vaughan, Jr., of Lunenburg Co. sold to Charles Ogburn 350 acres. £500. Adj. Burnett, Smith. Witnesses: Mark Russell, Agness Love, George R. Edwards, Matthew Ogburn. Recorded 16 Jun 1802.[115]
11 Dec 1802. Reuben Vaughan, Sr. sold to Henry Burnett 8 acres. £5. Adj. Charles Ogburn, William Smith, Henry Burnett. Witnesses: Thomas Burnett, Pittman Pitts, Jacob Johnson. Recorded 13 Dec 1802.[116]
20 Nov 1806. Reuben Vaughan, Sr. & his wife Elizabeth Vaughan sold to Jairus Vaughan, of Lunenburg Co. 115 acres. £258 sh15. Whole of tract of land where William Vaughan now lives. Adj. Reuben Vaughan, William Smith, John Russell, Woodson Knight. Witnesses: John Crow, John Allen, Thomas Crowder, Craddock Vaughan, Francis Ballard, James Wilson, John G. Baptist? Richard E. Edmondson. Recorded 12 Nov 1807.[117]
3 Jan 1810. Jairus Vaughan sold to Gregory Gresham 125-1/4 acres. £248. Adj. Reuben Vaughan, William Smith, John Russell, Woodson Knight. Witnesses: Daniel Daly, James _____, Isaac Arnold, Frederick Watkins, Henry Wilson. Recorded 8 Jan 1810. His wife Hannah Vaughan released her dower rights at Deed Book 14, p. 248.[118]
21 Jul 1813. Reuben Vaughan, late of Mecklenburg Co., now of Powhatan Co. gave to Mickleborough Montague. Gift. Slaves. Mickleborough Montague to support Reuben Vaughan & his wife Betsy for life. Slave to Mary Grant, granddau. of Reuben Vaughan. Witnesses: Absalom Toler, Smith Criddle, William Palmore, William J. Moore. Recorded 18 Aug 1813. [119]
8 Dec 1814. Reuben Vaughan of Powhatan Co. gave to John Vaughan of Spartanburg Dt, SC 200 acres. Gift Deed. Adj. John Ogbourne, Charles Ogbourne, William Smith. Recorded 8 Dec 1814.[120]
Note: Ephraim, Dempsey and Frederick were removed as children as none appeared with Reuben in any records and were geographically out of place.
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