Vital Information
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Reuben Vaughan Sr. | DAR GRS A118329; WikiTree Vaughan-634 |
| Title | Captain of Militia | DAR GRS A118329 |
| DAR Patriot | A118329 | DAR GRS |
| Born | Oct 1732, Brunswick, Virginia | DAR GRS A118329; Find a Grave #225536876 |
| Died | 8 May 1817, Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia | Find a Grave #225536876; Richmond Enquirer obit |
| Father | James Vaughan (b. 1704; d. before 3 Jul 1750) | WikiTree Vaughan-634 |
| Wife | Elizabeth Ingram (b. 1734; m. 1752) | Family Tree |
| Children | 10, including Woody_Vaughan (b. 1772) | Family Tree |
| Military service | Captain of Militia, Mecklenburg County, VA; appointed by Patrick Henry; joined General Lincoln in South Carolina; Battle of Stono (1779) | DAR GRS A118329; WikiTree Vaughan-634 |
| Obituary | Richmond Enquirer, 16 May 1817 | Richmond Enquirer |
Biography
Reuben Vaughan Sr. was born in October 1732 in Brunswick, Virginia, the son of James Vaughan (1704-before 1750). He married Elizabeth Ingram in 1752 and settled in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, where he raised 10 children.
During the Revolutionary War, Reuben served as Captain of Militia in Mecklenburg County, appointed by Patrick Henry. He joined General Benjamin Lincoln's forces in South Carolina and fought at the Battle of Stono in 1779. His service is recognized by the Daughters of the American Revolution under patriot number A118329. His obituary appeared in the Richmond Enquirer on May 16, 1817.
Document Sources
| Document | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| DAR GRS A118329 | DAR patriot record | Consulted |
| Richmond Enquirer, 16 May 1817 (obituary) | Newspaper | Referenced; primary source |
| Reuben Vaughan's Militia Muster Roll, 1779 | Military record | Referenced; only surviving Mecklenburg militia muster roll from period |
| Mecklenburg County personal tax lists 1782-1806 | Tax records | Referenced in WikiTree; not directly consulted |
| Mecklenburg County land tax lists 1782-1819 | Tax records | Referenced in WikiTree; not directly consulted |
| Will of John Ingram, 1762, Brunswick Co, VA (names "Elizabeth Vaughan" as daughter) | Probate | Confirms wife's parentage; not directly consulted |
| Patrick Henry militia appointment letter | Colonial/state government record | Referenced in DAR; not directly consulted |
| Elliott, Revolutionary War Records, Mecklenburg County, Virginia | Published compilation | Not yet consulted |
Related Files
- Son: Woody_Vaughan
- Grandson: George_Albert_Vaughan
- Great-grandson: Joseph_Gibson_Vaughan