buried in the Vaughan Cemetery, Grayson Co., VA
William Vaughan, II served in the Revolutionary War, having enlisted in Bedford Co., VA. His date and place of birth was recorded on his American Revolution War Pension Application.
Grayson Co. Court Minutes
1794- William Vaughn served on jury for trial of Rhudy vs. Hale
William Vaughn is recommended to his Excellancy the Governor of Council as Capt of the Rifle Company annexed to the 2nd Battalion of the 78th Regiment.
Aug 1807- A deed from Pink Hudson and wife to Mark Johnson was proven in Court by William Vaughn and Elizabeth, his wife, subscribing witnesses.
Jul 1808- Ordered that William Vaughn, Esqr. be appointed commissioner to value property taken in Execution in place of Martin Dickinson.
Oct 1809- Ordered that William Vaughn be appointed Commissioner of Revenue for the year 1810.
September 24th 1832/ State of Virginia / Grayson County/ On the 24th day of September 1832 personally appeared in open Court, before the Justices of the Court of Grayson County now sitting William Vaughn a resident of
Grayson County in the State of Virginia aged 71 years, who being first duly sworn in according to Law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th
1832. That he entered the service of the United States in the year before the battle of Guilford was fought, as a substitute for William Vaughn the elder and marched under a Capt from Hillsboro in North Carolina, whose name
was Philip Webber of Goochland County Virginia and joined Genl. Stevens' division of Militia at, or near the same place. He remained at Hillsboro some time and then marched on through Guilford and Salisbury to Charlotte in
North Carolina and then marched down the Peedee river and took up winter quarters near the Cheraw hills. He remained there until about the 8th day of Feby: of the year the battle of Guilford was fought and then marched to the
old trading ford of the Yadkin river, where he & those with him came very nearly in contact with a part of Genl. Cornwallis' army having crossed the river late in the evening, and the enemy arriving there early in the same
night, preparation was immediately made to give battle to the enemy, but they did not cross the river at that time, because they were attacked the same night by Morgan and his men, who after some severe fighting retreated, or
at least the guns ceased firing. On the next day he was with those with him in sight of the enemy, and kept up a pretty smart fire during the day across the Yadkin. The most of the firing was done by a party of Catawba
Indians who were friendly. From there he was marched by the aforesaid Capt Webber back through Guilford County and on to Pittsylvania old Courthouse and there discharged. The declarant does not now remember the precise time
he was in the service, but is very certain it was 6 months, and perhaps more. He recollects that Genl. Green took the command of the troops while at, or near, Cheraw. He recollects of a Majr. Morris & Capt Thomas Gill who
were officers in the same division of the army in which the declarant served. He recollects to have seen Genl. Gates at Hillsboro North Carolina, shortly after the battle of Guilford, the declarant was called into the Militia
service under Capt Jeremiah Pate and marched through Salisbury & Charlotte to Windy river, a place then so called in the State of South Carolina, where he was constantly engaged in fighting the enemy for fifteen days and
nights, with but little interruption. Genl. Green commanded the Americans at the time. He came with his company and remained with the other army until the whole American force retreated. This was what is called the siege of
96. He was then marched across broad river and taken out of his company for a waggon guard, and went down upon the waters near Camden. At this place his Capt dismissed him and all who were with him, but gave no written
discharges. He had a discharge for the first term which is now lost. He served 3 months in the last tour, making his whole service 9 months. He was born in Hanover County Virginia in the year 1760 and has the record of his
age now in his possession. He lived in Bedford County Va. when he entered the United States service, and has lived where he now does in Grayson County Va. since the revolution. He was a substitute aforesaid the first time and
the second time he served in a Militia Company called regularly into the service. He has no documentary evidence of his services. He is known to John Fielder and Dennis Fielder contemporary survivors who can testify as to his
character for veracity and their belief of his services as a soldier in the revolution.
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day & year aforesaid.
W. Vaughan
We John Fielder and Dennis Fielder residing in Grayson County hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William Vaughan, who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be 71 years of age, that
he is respected and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn, and subscribed the day & year aforesaid.
John Fielder
Denes Fielder, his mark
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and
served as he states. And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that John Fielder and Dennis Fielder who have signed the preceeding certificate are residents in the county of Grayson and are credible persons and
that their statement is entitled to credit
living with 2 males under age 10, 1 age 10-16 and 2 age 16-26. Also 1 female 16-26 and another over 45