William H. Vaughan (aft. 1782)

Born after 1782 in Amelia, Virginia, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Martha (Chappell) Vaughan — married 17 Mar 1813 in Amelia, Virginia, United States

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Biography

William was born before 1782. He is the son of James Vaughan and Mary Jeter. He married first to Martha Chappel, Dau. of John Chappell on 17 Mar 1813. She d. before 1834. He then m. Mason J. _____, b. 1805.

Sources

Amelia County, Virginia Personal Taxes 1824-1839. ^[1]

Amelia County, Virginia Land Taxes 1827. ^[2]

Botetourt County, Virginia Personal Taxes 1839-1851. ^[3]

1830 Census. ^[4]

1840 Census. ^[5]

1850 Census. ^[6]

25 Oct 1809. Davis Jackson & his wife Salley sold to Allen Jeter 80 acres. £200. Formerly belonging to Benjamin Harris, dec’d. Adj. Benjamin Chapman. Witnesses: Edward Green, William H. Vaughan, William Green, Robert Pollard. Proved 22 Feb 1810. ^[7]

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. ^[8]

21 Nov 1815. Jose Hillsman; James Hillsman & Austin Seay, trustees; and Samuel Ford sold to Thomas W. Vaughan 122 acres. $333.34. Adj. Allen Jeter, John Wingo, John Hurt, Thomas Wilson, Allen Burton. Witnesses: Peter D. Sublett, Rodophil Jeter, Pink D. Booker, William H. Vaughan. Proved 20 Jul 1816. ^[9]

1 Dec 1826. William H. Vaughan & his wife Patsey Vaughan sold to Henry T. Drewry. $100. Devised to Patsey Vaughan by her father John Chappell. Tract 1: 40 acres purchased of John Sadler. Tract 2: ___ acres adj. formerly Sarter. Witnesses: None. Recorded 24 May 1827. ^[10]

25 Jan 1828. William H. Vaughan, excr. of Thomas Lovely? Covely? Coverly?, dec’d sold to John T. Jeter. ... Recorded 28 Feb 1828. ^[11]

3 Sep 1828. W. H. Vaughan & Thomas W. Vaughan, Trustees to William W. Merriweather. Release of Trust Deed Mortgage and Sale. Skipped the rest. ^[12]

15 Jun 1831. Benjamin Ligon & his wife Catharine sold to John W. Deaton 104 acres. $175. Dower lands of Nancy K. Ligon, widow of Joseph Ligon. Witnesses: John W. Minor, Paschal Roberts, William H. Vaughan. Proved 28 Jul 1831. ^[13]

20 Aug 1831. Commonwealth of Virginia to William H. Vaughan. Surveyor’s License. ^[14]

23 Feb 1832. William H. Vaughan. Commonwealth of Va. Surveyor Qualification. Bond. ^[15]

2 Apr 1836. Richard H. Morris to Bovie Bell 130 acres. $40. 1/7 part of his father Zachariah Morris’ estate. Adj. Joel Morris, Herbert Eanes. Witnesses: A. _____, Jarratt A. Jeter, Edward M. Ligon, William H. Vaughan. Proved _____. ^[16]

__ Nov 1837. William H. Vaughan to _____, Trustee fbo H. Wood. Faded and illegible. Trust Deed Mortgage. Witnesses: None. Recorded 25 Nov 1837. ^[17]

1860 Marriage of son. ^[18]

1880 Marriage of son. ^[19]

War of 1812 Pension Index. ^[20]

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. ^[21]

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. ^[22]

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. ^[23]

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. ^[24]

Amelia County, Virginia Chancery Case 1837-008. Heirs of George Chappell vs. Gdn(s) of Elizabeth T Chappell &C by Et al. Case only contains Petition and answer. 1834 Petition. Elizabeth T. Chappell, William H. Chappell, Richard G. Chappell, Charles E. Chappell, Elizabeth C. Chappell, & Joel Leath & his wife Louisa Jane. formerly Louisa Jane Vaughan. George Chappell, son of Elizabeth T. Chappell, and brother of [Chappell Plaintiffs] and uncle of the half blood of Louisa Jane Vaughan died intestate under age 21 with title to slaves from his father’s estate. Defendant is James Chappell (also a sibling) was guardian of George Chappell now dec’d. Hyram T. Chappell & John A. Chappell, minors are also siblings. Elizabeth F. Vaughan [During the case, “Frances” Vaughan m. B.S. Waddell], Virginia A. Vaughan, John W. Vaughan and James C. Vaughan and the said Louisa Jane Leath are children of Patsey Vaughan, dec’d who was sister of the half blood of said George Chappell. Consent order for distribution. ^[25]

Amelia County, Virginia Chancery Case 1838-037. Heir(s) of John Chappell vs. Exr of John Chappell &C by Et al. Paraphrased: Father John Chappell m. to Elizabeth C. Chappell. 279 acres. Eight children. Richard G. Chappell, William H. Chappell, Charles E. Chappell, Elizabeth E. Chappell, James Chappell, John A.Chappell, Hyram T. Chappell,George C, Chappell. John died. Then George C. died. Each of the children will split real estate into 1/7 shares. Personal Property will go 2/17 to mother; 2/17 to each of seven surviving siblings, an 1/17 split among to children of Patsy Vaughan. One of the plaintiffs included Samuel C. Roper in right of his wife Virginia Ann Roper, formerly Virginia Ann Vaughan, daughter of Patsy Vaughan, dec’d, formerly Patsey Chappell. Note: John Chappell m. wife #1. Their only daughter was Patsey who married [William H.] Vaughan [on 17 Mar 1813]. His first wife died. John Chappell m. 2nd to Elizabeth C. Chappell. John Chappell dies. After John Chappell dies, his son George C. Chappell dies unmarried and intestate. This case involves dividing the shares of George C. Chappell. Somewhere along the line Patsey Vaughan dies. ^[26]

Amelia County, Virginia Chancery Case 1841-006. William H. Chappell Et al. vs. Admr of Hiram T Chappell. See two earlier Chappell cases. In this case Hiram T. Chappell and his share was being divided. New parties include: John Johns in right of his wife Elizabeth, formerly Chappell, Brunett S. Waddill in right of his wife Frances. ^[27]

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4. ↑ "United States Census, 1830," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XH5J-82B : 20 February 2021), William H Vaughan, Amelia, Virginia, United States; citing 151, NARA microfilm publication M19, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 201; FHL microfilm 29,680.
5. ↑ "United States Census, 1840," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHYM-VGW : 2 March 2021), William H Vaughan, Botetourt, Virginia, United States; citing p. 259, NARA microfilm publication , (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll ; FHL microfilm .
6. ↑ "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M885-19J : 23 December 2020), William A Vaughn, Botetourt Parish, Botetourt, Virginia, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
7. ↑ Gibson Jefferson McConnaughey, Unrecorded deeds and Other Documents of Amelia County, Virginia 1750-1902, p. 133.
8. ↑ Amelia County, Virginia Deed Book 23.582.
9. ↑ Gibson Jefferson McConnaughey, Unrecorded deeds and Other Documents of Amelia County, Virginia 1750-1902, p. 131.
10. ↑ Amelia County, Virginia Deed Book 28.119.
11. ↑ Amelia County, Virginia Deed Book 28.321.
12. ↑ Amelia County, Virginia Deed Book 29.059.
13. ↑ Gibson Jefferson McConnaughey, Unrecorded deeds and Other Documents of Amelia County, Virginia 1750-1902, p. 137.
14. ↑ Amelia County, Virginia Deed Book 30.345.
15. ↑ Amelia County, Virginia Deed Book 30.346.
16. ↑ Gibson Jefferson McConnaughey, Unrecorded deeds and Other Documents of Amelia County, Virginia 1750-1902, p. 115.
17. ↑ Amelia County, Virginia Deed Book 33.228.
18. ↑ "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XRX9-XC5 : 29 January 2020), Wm. H. Vaughn in entry for Jack C. Vaughan, 1860.
19. ↑ "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XRC3-F3Q : 29 January 2020), Wm. H. Vaughan in entry for John W. Vaughan, 1880.
20. ↑ "United States War of 1812 Index to Pension Application Files, 1812-1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X8Z8-GYC : 23 February 2021), William H Vaughan, ; citing military unit Pri Capt Hills Co Va Mil, NARA microfilm publication M313 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 847,525.
21. ↑ Amelia County, Virginia Chancery Case 1804-009.
22. ↑ Amelia County, Virginia Chancery Case 1804-022.
23. ↑ Amelia County, Virginia Chancery Case 1807-010.
24. ↑ Amelia County, Virginia Chancery Case 1807-015.
25. ↑ Amelia County, Virginia Chancery Case 1837-008.
26. ↑ Amelia County, Virginia Chancery Case 1838-037.
27. ↑ Amelia County, Virginia Chancery Case 1841-006.

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