Thomas Vaughan Sr
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Thomas Vaughan Sr (1720 - bef. 1788)

Thomas Vaughan Sr aka Vaughn
Born in Brunswick, Brunswick, Virginiamap
Son of and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of — married 1742 in Virginiamap
Husband of — married 1746 in Pittsylvania, Colony of Virginiamap
Descendants descendants
Died before before age 67 in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United Statesmap
Profile last modified | Created 10 Jul 2015
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Contents

Biography

PLEASE What is the source of his father's name? What is the source of specific birth and death dates?

Thomas Vaughan was born 20 Feb 1720 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [1]

Marriage

Thomas married Sarah Hipkins and was the father of 10 children.

  1. Thomas Jr.,
  2. Mary Rebecca,
  3. Sarah,
  4. Elizabeth,
  5. Ursula
  6. Jerusha,
  7. Ruth,
  8. Nathaniel,
  9. William
  10. John Hipkin

Death

Thomas passed away about Dec 1788 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, and is buried in Adams-Jones Cemetery, Spring Garden, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [2]

Pittsylvania County, Virginia Personal Taxes 1782-1787. [3]

Pittsylvania County, Virginia Land Taxes 1782-1788, Estate of 1789-1796. [4]

1786 Memorial. [5]

1771.0216. Land Patent to Thomas Vaughan. Pittsylvania Co. 369 acres on brs. Flyblow Cr. crossing Cattail Fork, adj. John Short. [6] [7]

1780.0501. Land Patent. Pittsylvania Co. 296 to Daniel Jinkins surveyed 12 Aug 1772 Brs. of Fly Blow Cr. & Allen’s Cr. adj. John Short Jacob Farriss, Thomas Vaughan [39.0294]. [8] [9]

25 Aug 1768. John Vaughan sold to Thomas Vaughan of Charlotte Co. 200 acres on NW side of Strait Stone Cr. 30£. Adj. John Vaughan, Shadrick Trebles, William Gregory, William Hubbard. Said Cr being the line between John Vaughan and Thomas Vaughan. Witnesses: James Smith, Robin Bowmer, Joseph Luck. Recorded 26 Aug 1768. Lucille C. Payne and Neil G. Payne, Pittsylvania County, Virginia DBs 1, 2, and 3, p. 18. [10]

22 Feb 1774. Thomas Vaughan, Sr. sold to John Vaughan 196 acres on N. side Strait Stone Cr. 25£. Part of a greater part granted to said John Vaughan by Patent dated 15 Jul 1760. Adj. Edward Hubbard, William Grigory, Shadrick Trible. Witnesses: Donald McNicole, Elisha Farris, Daniel Shelton. Recorded 24 Feb 1774. Lucille C. Payne and Neil G. Payne, Pittsylvania County, Virginia DBs 1, 2, and 3, p. 173. [11]

22 Feb 1774. John Vaughan sold to Thomas Vaughan, Sr. 163 acres on S Side of Strait Stone Cr. 40£. Being a part of a greater tract granted said John Vaughan by patent dated 15 Jul 1760. Adj. William Collins, Hubbard. Witnesses: Donald McNicole, Elisha Farris, Daniel Shelton. Recorded 24 Feb 1774. Lucille C. Payne and Neil G. Payne, Pittsylvania County, Virginia DBs 1, 2, and 3, p. 174. [12]

10 Sep 1796. Thomas Vaughan, Sr., dec’d., by Thomas Vaughan, excr. to William Vaughan [170] acres on Straightstone Cr. £48. Adj. Collins, William Vaughan, Dejarnette Spring Br., Dejarnette, Straightstone Cr. Reserving a burial ground. Witnesses: Eben W. M. Roberts, Robertson Shelton, John Bayless. Recorded 17 Oct 1796. [13]

Will of Thomas Vaughan
30 Dec 1786. Will Dated
21 Jan 1788. Entered into Pittsylvania Courts for probate [14][15]

Wife Sarah Vaughan
Son Thomas Nathaniel Vaughan
Dau. Mary Farris
Dau. Sarah Wilcox
Dau. Elizabeth Davis
Dau. Uslery Stott
Dau. Jerusha Farris
Dau. Ruth Dillard
Grandson John Thomas Vaughan
Witnesses: Daniel Jenkins, Frances Irby, Jean (x) Irby

Enslaved Persons mentioned in the will:

Esther Enslaved Person
Bob Enslaved Person
Philiec Enslaved Person

7 Mar 1788. Estate of Thomas Vaughan. Inventory & Appraisal. [16]

Thomas was born about 1720. [17]

Thomas Vaughn Sr made his will on 30 Dec 1786 Pittsylvania County, Virginia and it was probated on 21 Jan 1788 Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Executors of his estate were son Thomas Vaughn Jr and wife Sarah. Family listed: wife, Sarah; children, Thomas Vaughn, Mary Farris, Sarah Wilcox, Elizabeth Davis, Usley Stott, Jerusha Farris, Ruth Dillard, Nathaniel Vaughn, William Vaughn, John Vaughn and grandson John Thomas Vaughn. (see attached images) [18]

Sources

  1. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/152358342/thomas-vaughan
  2. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/152358342/thomas-vaughan
  3. https://www.genealogyfacts.org/
  4. https://www.genealogyfacts.org/
  5. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/152358342/thomas-vaughan
  6. Cavaliers and Pioneers 7.222.
  7. Virginia Patent Book 39.0294.
  8. Cavaliers and Pioneers 8.022.
  9. Virginia Patent Book A.0246.
  10. Pittsylvania County, Virginia Deed Book 01.147.
  11. Pittsylvania County, Virginia Deed Book 03.446.
  12. Pittsylvania County, Virginia Deed Book 03.455.
  13. Pittsylvania County, Virginia Deed Book 10.465.
  14. Pittsylvania County Virginia Deed and Will Book 11.166.
  15. "Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1900"
    Deed Books, 1767-1901 (With Wills 1767-1820) ; Indexes to Deeds, 1767-1934; Author: Virginia. County Court (Pittsylvania County); Probate Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 62347 #796215 (accessed 21 October 2022)
    Thomas Vaughan will dated on 30 Dec 1786. Entered into Probate 21 Jan 1788
  16. Pittsylvania County, Virginia Accounts Current Book 01.221.
  17. Unsourced family tree handed down to Tina Burch.
  18. Elvin Farris, Farris Family Tree. https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/829345/person/-2043316834/facts

See also:

  • Family history
  • Family Search Profile: LT2C-N2B




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Vaughn-6061 and Vaughan-1943 appear to represent the same person because: They are an obvious match. Vaughan-1943 has well developed Sources.
posted by David Robertson
Vaughan-2849 and Vaughan-1943 appear to represent the same person because: One file has very little information. The year of birth is the same for both men. Both have a daughter that m. Ruth Dillard. She is a proven daughter.
posted by David Robertson
Vaughan-2849 and Vaughan-1943 do not represent the same person because: I do not see that much in common, other than the key person's name
posted by Anonymous (Ford) Stark
Vaughan-2849 and Vaughan-1943 appear to represent the same person because: Clear duplicates - kindly merge