Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 2708, William Vaughn, Va.
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(3-1776)
SERVICE Va.
Vaughn, William
Vaughan Elizabeth
NUMBER W.2708
B. L. W. 29019-160-55
CONTENTS
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Paid at the Treasury under the act of (illegible) April 1838 from 4 March 1837 to 4 Sept 1837. agt notified 20 Augt 1838. 
Let S. Godsin 18 Oct 1830
Virginia 16.360
William Vaughn 16.360
at Grayson in the State of Va who was a Pr: in the compy commanded by Captain Pate of the __ commanded by __ in the Va. line for 9 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 30. Dollars __ Cents per annum,     to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2nd day of Augt 33 and sent to Samuel M. Camant. Grayson C. H. Va
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 60.
Semit-anl. allowance ending 4 Sept 1833 15.
$75.-
{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by N. Rice Clerk, Book E Vol. 67 Page 29.
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State of Virginia} 
Grayson County} Ss. 
On this 24 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, aged 71 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 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 Phillip Webber of Goochland County, Virginia, and joined Gen’l. Steven’s division of militia at, or near the same place. He remained at Hillsboro some time, and then marched on through Guilford & Salisbury to Charlotte in North Carolina, and then marched down to the Pee dee river and took up winter quarters near the Cheraw Hills. He remained there until about the 8 day of Feby. of the year the battle of Guilford was fought, and then marched to old trading ford on the Yadkin river, where he & those with him came very nearly in contact with a part of Gen’l. Cornwallis’s army, having crossed the river late in the evening, and the enemy arriving there
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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 of 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 Vaughn, who has Subscribed & Sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be 71 years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood 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 (sic) Fielder His X 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 proceeding certificate are residents in the County of Grayson, and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit
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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 a fight 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 here he was marched by the aforesaid Capt. Webber, back through Guilford County and on to Pittsylvania old Court-house 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 Gen’l Green took the Command of the troops while at, or near Cheraw. He recollects of a Majr Morris & Capt. Threadgill, who were officers in the same division of the army in which the declarant served. He recollects to have seen Gen’l Gates at Hillsboro, in North Carolina. Shortly before the battle of Guilford the declarant was called into the militia service under Capt. Jeremiah Pate and marched through Salisbury & Charlotte
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to Ninety-Six, 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. Gen’l Green Commanded the Americans at the time. Lee 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 tour (illegible) guard, and went down upon the Wateree near Camden. At this place his Capt. dismissed him, and all who was with him, but gave no written discharges. He had a written discharge for the first tour 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 as aforesaid the first tour, and the second he served in a militia company called regularly into the service. He has no documentary evidence of his services.
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And the Said Court doth hereby certify that William Vaughn, who has subscribed & sworn to the foregoing amended declaration, is the same William Vaughn that made his declaration in this Court on the 24th day of September 1832, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832.
We John Vaughn a clergyman, residing in the County of Grayson, and Nathan Thomas residing in the same County, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William Vaughn who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 71 years of age (at the time of making his original declaration); that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution & that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to & Subscribed the day & year aforesaid.
(John) Vaughn
Nathan Thomas
And the said court doth hereby certify that it appears to them that John Vaughn who has signed the proceeding certificate is a clergyman resident in the County of Grayson and that Nathan Thomas who has also signed the same is a resident in the County of Grayson, and is a credible person & that their statement is entitled to credit.
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Ia Martin Dickenson, Clerk of the Court of Grayson County, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the amended proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of William Vaughn for a pension
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said Court at office this 27th day of June 1833 and of the Commonwealth of Virginia the 57th
Martin Dickenson
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Increase
883
Virginia.
Elizabeth Vaughan widow of William Vaughan who served in the Revolutionary war, Va as a Private
Richmond
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of $30 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 30th day of Sept 1865
Deducting payments made (illegible)
Certificate of Pension issued the 10th day of Nov 1867
and sent to E M Garnett
Richmond Va
Duplicate certificate dated Mar 13/69 issued & sent to J. W. Vaughn Esq
Independence
Va
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State of Virginia}
Grayson County} Ss
On the 27th day of January in the year 1851, personally appeared before the County Court of Grayson at the Courthouse of said County in the State of Virginia, Elizabeth Vaughan, a resident of the said County of Grayson aged 73 years, who being duly Sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the Act of Congress passed 29th July 1848. That she is the widow of William Vaughan, deceased, who was a revolutionary pensioner of the United States under the Act of Congress passed 7th June 1832, that the said William Vaughan, is described in the declaration filed by him to obtain a pension under the said Act of Congress passed 7th June 1832, as having been a resident of Bedford County, in the State of Virginia, at the time he entered the service, that he entered the service first as a Substitute for William Vaughan, the elder, under Captain Philip Webber and joined Genl. Stevens division & militia in Northern Carolina, that subsequently he was regularly called into Militia Service under Capt. Jeremiah Pate, marched to Southern Carolina and was under Genl. Green at the Siege of Ninety Six and discharged at or near Camden, and that at the time of his application for a pension he was a resident of Grayson County Virginia
She further declares that she was married to the said William Vaughan, on the 8th day of May in the year Seventeen hundred and Ninety four that her husband, the aforesaid William Vaughan died on the 22nd day of March 1841 that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the second of January eighteen hundred , Viz. at the time above stated. She further swears that she is now a Widow, and that she  has never before made any application for a pension.
Elizabeth Vaughan her X mark
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Sworn to and Subscribed on the day and year above written, in Open Court
Tste. John Dickenson Clerk
State of Virginia}
Grayson County} Ss:
Be it known that on this 10th day of February in the year 1851, before the Subscriber, a Justice of the peace in and for the County of Grayson, and State of Virginia, personally appeared Mary Dickenson and made oath in due form of law, that she was present at the time Elizabeth Vaughan was married to William Vaughan, her late husband _ that to the best of her recollection they were married by the Revd. William Porter, a Baptist Clergyman, This affiant at this day cannot give the day of the month or the year in which the marriage took place, but she herself, was born in the year 1782, and was married in the year 1799, and she has a distinct recollection of the fact, that the said Elizabeth Vaughan, was married to the said William Vaughan and had given birth to two children, before the date of her own marriage in 1799. Affiant further states that the said Elizabeth Vaughan has not married since the death of her late husband William Vaughan but still continues to be a widow.
Sworn to and Subscribed before me} 
Mary Dickenson her X mark
Creed Nuckolls J P.
I, Creed Nuckolls, a Justice of the peace in and for the County of Grayson, do hereby certify that Mary Dickenson, who has appeared before me and made the foregoing affidavit, is a credible person; and her statements on oath entitled to full Credit – Given under my hand this 10 day of February 1851.
Creed Nuckolls, J. P.
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(copy of page from bible)
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Appointed to be Read in CHURCHES.
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MDCCXCIII.

(Image of the English royal arms showing lion and unicorn,  encircled by the Order of the Garter, bearing the order's Old French motto Honi soit qui mal y pense ("Shame be to him who thinks evil of it").  A motto also shown on a scroll under the arms, Dieu et mon droit ("God and my right")
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William Vaughn was born November 18th 1760 
Betsey Vaughn the daughter of John Fielder was born 1777 was married the 8th day of May 1794  the ages of their Children 
John Vaughn was born May 25th 1795 taken sick October 6 and deceased October 16th 1809 
William Vaughn was born November 30th 1797 
Nancy Vaughn was born March 15th 1800 
Robert Vaughn was born November 13th 1801 
David Vaughn was born July 30th 1804 
Clarke Vaughn was born March 17th 1808 
Polley Vaughn was born November 13th 1809 
Hulday Vaughn was born February 19th 1815
John Vaughn the 2nd was born September 30th 1816
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158,045} Act March 3/32
June 4/55
Elizabeth Vaughn wid. of William Vaughn priv
Revolutionary War.
Pension under Act Feb 2/48.
Va July 48 - 883
160 acr Mar 24/56
(illegible)
S. L. Lewis
Present
S. L. Lewis Apr. 4/56

(handwritten note scrawled across page) No 29019 iss May 29/36
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158.045
Claim of Elizabeth Vaughn widow of William Vaughn Act 3 March 1833
Presented
S. L. Lewis
Washington City, D. C.
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State of Virginia}
County of Grayson} Ss.
On this 19th day of April 1855, before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace duly authorized by law to administer oaths within and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Elizabeth Vaughn aged 77 years, a resident of Grayson County of Grayson in the State of Virginia who made oath in due form of law, that she is the identical Elizabeth Vaughn to whom, under the provisions of the Act of 2nd Feb. 1848 a pension of Thirty dollars per annum has been allowed for the services of her late husband Wm. Vaughn a private of the Revolutionary war, and late of Grayson County, State of Virginia  She further states that her Pension Certificate, under the aforesaid Act of 2nd February 1848 is numbered 883, bears date the 9th day of December 1851, and is made payable at the Virginia Agency. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the act of 3d March, 1855, never having received or known herself entitled, or made applications, under any previous act of Congress. In evidence of her marriage and proof of service of her said husband, she respectfully refers to the proofs heretofore adduced, now on file in the Pension Office, and upon which her annuity as aforesaid was granted.
That, since being place on the list of Revolutionary Pensioners, she has not intermarried, but continues the widow of said Wm. Vaughn.
She appoints as her attorney for the within specified purpose, and with power of substitution, S. L. Lewis of Washington City, D. C.
Elizabeth Vaughn her X mark
Attest: Alexander Atkins
James G. Carson
SWORN TO, SUBSCRIBED AND ACKNOWLEDGED before me, the day and year above written, and I hereby certify that I know the aforesaid Elizabeth Vaughn to be the identical person she alleges herself to be – a Pensioner of the United States, and at the date of the execution of this declaration a widow; and that I am not interested in her claim as Agent, Attorney, or otherwise.
Jno. Dickenson J. Peace.
(FOR NOTES, see opposite page)
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State of Virginia}
County of Grayson} Ss.
On this 19th day of April 1855, before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, authorized by law to administer the oaths within and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Alexander Atkins and Granville Carson residents of Grayson County of Grayson in the State of Virginia known to me as credible persons, who made oath, in due form of law, that Elizabeth Vaughn who in their presence has sworn and subscribed to the foregoing declaration, is, to their personal knowledge, the identical person to whom, under the provisions of the Act of 2nd Feb 1848 a pension of Thirty dollars per annum has been granted for the services of her late husband William Vaughn deceased, a private of the Revolutionary war.
That since being place on the rolls of Pensioners she, the said Elizabeth Vaughn has not intermarried, but remains, and now is, a widow; That they have known her for 40 years, and derive their knowledge for the facts herein named from the following circumstances, to wit: From the facts that they lived togeather (sic) as man & wife and was allways (sic) recognized as such by the people here.
Alexander Atkins
James G. Carson
Sworn to, and subscribed before me, the day and year above written.
Jno Dickenson, J. P. 
State of Virginia}
County of Grayson} Ss
I hereby certify, That John Dickenson Esq., before whom the foregoing Declaration, Power of Attorney, and Affidavits were made and acknowledged, and who has thereunto subscribed his name, was at the time of so doing an authorized Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, and that his signature thereto is genuine and I further certify, that in the within application I am not interested in Agent, Attorney, or otherwise.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of County Court, for the County aforesaid, this 25th day of April 1855. 
S. M. Hale Clerk of County Court of Grayson County
NOTES.
1. Insert the widow’s full name. 2. Give the Post Office address.
3. Insert the title of the Act under which her Revolutionary Pension was granted. $. State the amount in dollars and cents.
5. Insert the full name of her late husband. 6. State what rank he held.
7. Give the name of the County in which he lived at the time of his death. 8. Insert the registry number of her Pension Certificate.
9. Give its date. 10. State where made payable. 11. Widow’s signature in full.  12. Magistrate’s signature
13. Insert the witnesses’ full names.  14. Give the Post Office address.
15. Here five a statement of the facts ad circumstances from which the foregoing testimony is adduced, or from which the witnesses knowledge is derived.
16. Witnesses’ signature.
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16,881 Va
Wm. Vaughan
Admit as private
9 mo $30
Saml McCamant
Letter
(crossed out, "11 May '33 M. Dickenson act 3rd March")
Grayson Co.
Grayson C. H.
Va.
(crossed out "Sam M.Camant Richmond Va")
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16.880
BRIEF in the case of Wm. Vaughan of Grayson in the State of Va. 
(Act 7th June, 1832)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court of a Judge? a Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he? 71
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. (copy of a four column table with the following headers respectively and the corresponding answers)
Period. 
The year before the Battle of Guilford. 
Shortly after battle of Guilford.

Duration of Service. 
6 months perhaps more.
3 months

Rank. 
As a Substitute
Private

Names of General and Field Officer under whom he served. 
Capt Webber Gen Stevens
Capt Pate Genl Green	

3. In what battles was he engaged? None except skirmishes
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Bedford Cy. Va.
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Tradition
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Papers not properly authenticated

I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Wm. C. Easton
Examining Clerk.
21 Feb 1833
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April 17, 1939
BA-J/AWF
William Vaughn
W.2708
Mrs. V. M. Heazel
590 Arlington Road
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Madam:
The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, W.2708, based upon service of William Vaughn or Vaughan in the Revolutionary War.
William Vaughn, (the name is shown, also Vaughan) was born November 18, 1760 in Hanover County, Virginia. The names of his parents are not given.
While residing in Bedford County, Virginia, William Vaughn served as substitute for William Vaughn “the elder”, from the latter part of the year 1780, six months in Captain Phillip Webber’s Virginia company. He served three months in Captain Jeremiah Pate’s Virginia company, and was at the Siege of Ninety Six. It was not stated that William Vaughn “the elder” was a relative of the soldier, William Vaughn.
This soldier, William Vaughn, was allowed pension on his application executed September 24, 1832, at which time he was living in Grayson County, Virginia. He died March 22, 1841.
William Vaughn married May 8, 1794, Elizabeth or Betsey Fielder. She was the daughter of John Fielder, and was born February 17, 1777, placed not shown, nor is the name of her mother given.
The widow, Elizabeth (Betsey) Vaughn, was
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allowed pension on her application executed January 27, 1851 at which time she was living in Grayson County, Virginia. She was allowed one hundred sixty acres of bounty land on her application executed April 19, 1855, then living in said Grayson County.
The following data in regard to the children of William Vaughn, and wife, Elizabeth (Betsey) are shown in the claim -
John born May 35, 1795, died October 16, 1809
William born November 30, 1797
Nancy born March 15, 1800
Robert born November 13, 1801
David born July 30, 1804
Clarke born March 17, 1808
Polley born November 13, 1809
Hulday born February 19, 1815
John, 2nd born September 30, 1816.
Son, David Vaughn, was living in 1851 in Grayson County, Virginia.
John and Dennis Fielder were both living in 1832 in Grayson County, Virginia. John Vaughn in 1833 was a clergyman in Grayson County, Virginia. In 1867 Stephen B., and Joseph F. Vaughan ware living in Grayson County, Virginia. The relationship of these persons to the family was not stated.
The papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible family data.	
In order to obtain the date of last payment of this pension, names and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of this widow, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following data – Elizabeth Vaughan, widow of William Vaughan (as they were pensioned),
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3-
Certificate # 883, issued November 19, 1867, rate $130.00 per annum, commenced September 30, 1865, Act of July 29, 1848, Virginia Agency.
If you desire information relative to the location of the land referred to herein, you should apply to The Commissioner of the General Land Office, this city, and furnish the following data-
Warrant #29019- 160 acres- Act of 1855
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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Independence  V.
Mar. 4th 1869.
Commissioner of Pinsions (sic)
I enclose Mrs. E. Vaughans application for renewal of Pinsion (sic) Certificate.  She is a very frail old lady and from the effects of age and other causes has forgotten the Co. & Regmt.  to which her husband belonged  but begs most respectfully to refer to evidence on file in your office - Hoping the evidence herewith furnished and on file will be sufficient to entitle her to a renewal of Certificate and promt (sic) reply She is duty bound will ever (illegible)
Very Respectfully
J. W. Vaughan
Atto.
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P. S.
Independence Grayson Co.
PLease forward duplicate of Certificate to me at this office If other evidence is requested please send blanks.
J. W. Vaughan

(image of oval shaped seal) DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSION OFFICE MAR 8 1869
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29.079
160 acres
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No 931
Elizabeth Vaughan widow of William Va.
Act of 29th July 1848.
Letter to S. McCamant. May 29th 
 " to John Dickenson on Augt 25/57
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883
Virginia, Richmond
Elizabeth Vaughan widow of William who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9th day of Decr 1857 and sent to John Dickinson Grayson C. H. Virginia
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 29, 1848, Page 131 Vol. A.
J. W. Vaughan, June 9" '66.
Rvy 3 m '55 158045
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Restoration 883
Virginia Richmond
Elizabeth Vaughan widow of William who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll as the rate of 30 Dollars -- Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1861 (1848 is crossed out)
Certificate of Pension issued day of July 18 (copy torn)
J. W. Vaughan
Independence Grayson Va.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 1848, Page 149 Vol. 26
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1915 Jany 4 Hist . to Mrs. S. P. Whitman. Letter in S. F. 8476 
Dennis Fielder.
1924 Nov. 3. Hist to L. M. Vaughan. aw
1935 Oct 22 hist to (illegible) B
1939 Apr. 17 hist to Mrs. V. M. Heazel
see her letter in Wm. Vaughan
S.14754 aw
WIDOW, &c.
Revy
File No. 2708
Elizabeth Vaughn
widow William Vaughn
Priv. Rev. Wa.
Act: July 29, 1848
Index: - Vol. M., Page 294.
[Arrangement of 1870.}
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April 17, 1939
BA-J/AWF
William Vaughan - S.14754
William Vaughan - W.2708
Mrs. V. M. Heazel
590 Arlington Road
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request of recent date for the Revolutionary War records of William Vaughan, pension claim, S.14754, and of William Vaughn, pension claim, W. 2708.
These records are furnished herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
(handwritten notation) see her letter in William Vaughn - S.14757
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October 22, 1935
William Vaughn – W.2708
BA-J/AWF
The Quartermaster General
Memorial Branch
War Department
Washington, D. C. 
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for information in regard to William Vaughn, soldier of the War of the Revolution of Grayson County, Virginia, died in 1841.
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W.2708, based upon the service of William Vaughn (Vaughan) in the Revolutionary War.
William Vaughn or Vaughan (the name appears both ways), was born November 18, 1760 in Hanover County, Virginia. The names of his parents are not designated.
While residing in Bedford County, Virginia, he served as a substitute for William Vaughn “the elder”, from the latter part of the year 1780, six months in Captain Phillip Webber’s Virginia company. He again served three months in Captain Jeremiah Pate’s Virginia company and was at the siege of Ninety-Six. It is not stated that William Vaughn “the elder” was a relative of the soldier.
The soldier, William Vaughn, was allowed pension on his application executed September 24, 1832, at which time he was living in Grayson County, Virginia. He died March 22, 1841.
The soldier, William Vaughn (Vaughan) married May 8, 1794, Elizabeth or Betsey Fielder. She was the daughter
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of John Fielder, and was born February 17, 1777, place not shown nor is the name of her mother given. The widow, Elizabeth (Betsey) Vaughn, was allowed pension on her application executed January 27, 1851, then living in Grayson County, Virginia, and was still a resident there in 1669. (handwritten notation) al. B. L Apr 19 -1855
The children of William and Elizabeth Vaughn:
John born May 35, 1795, died October 16, 1809
William born November 30, 1797
Nancy born March 15, 1800
Robert born November 13, 1801
David born July 30, 1804
Clarke born March 17, 1808
Polley born November 13, 1809
Hulday born February 19, 1815
John 2nd born September 30, 1816
Their son, David Vaughn, was living in 1851 in Grayson County, Virginia.
John and Dennis Fielder were both living in 1832 in Grayson County, Virginia. John Vaughn in 1833 was a clergyman in Grayson County, Virginia. J., or I. W. Vaughan gave his post office address in 1868 (handwritten correction to 1869), Independence, Grayson County, Virginia. Stephen B., and Joseph P. Vaughan were living in Grayson County, Virginia in 1867. It is not stated that these persons were related to the family, or that they were related to each other.
The application for headstone for William Vaughan, a letter from George C. Vaughan of Detroit, Michigan, also a description of William Vaughn or Vaughan, soldier of the Revolution, who married Elizabeth (Betsey) Fielder, are all returned herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant to the Administor
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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
Nov. 3, 1924.
Lena M. Vaughan,
Knoxville, Tenn.
Madam:
I have to advise you, that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.3708 (sic), it appears that William Vaughn, or Vaughan was born Nov. 18, 1760, in Hanover County, Virginia, and while living in Bedford County, Virgina, he enlisted in 1780 and served six months as a private in Captain Philip Webber’s Virginia Company. He also served three months in 1731 in Captain Jeremiah Pate’s Virginia Company, and was at the Siege of Ninety-Six, S. C.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 24, 1832 while living in Grayson County, Virginia and he died March 22, 1841.
He married May 8, 1794, Elizabeth or Betsey, born February 17, 1777, the daughter of John Fielder.  She was allowed pension on her application executed January 27, 1851, while living in Grayson County, Virginia
(handwritten initials upper right corner) aw
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The children of William and Elizabeth Vaughn, or Vaughan were:
John born May 35, 1795, died October 16, 1809.
William born November 30, 1797.
Nancy born March 15, 1800.
Robert born November 13, 1801.
David born July 30, 1804.
Clarke born March 17, 1808.
Polley born November 13, 1809.
Hulday born February 19, 1815,
John 2nd born September 30, 1816.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
(William Vaughn – W.2708 - )
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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
Nov. 3, 1934.
Lena M. Vaughan,
2126 Coker Ave.
Knoxville, Tenn.
Madam:
You are herewith furnished the histories of the only two soldiers of the Revolution, of the Virginia Troops, found on the records of this Bureau, named William Vaughan.
In order to make a proper search of said records for any particular Anthony Street of Virginia, some of the following data should be furnished; approximate dates of birth ad death, places of resident at enlistment and after discharge. The citation C. S. 18, given by you does not refer to the archives of this Bureau.
Respectfully,
Commissioner
(handwritten initials upper right corner) aw
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Rev. War Section
January 4, 1915.
Mrs. S. P. Whitman, 
Spring Valley, Va.
Madam:
In addition to the military history of William Vaughn. Wid. File No. 2,708,  Rev. war, you are furnished the following data as to his children.
John  --- born May 35, 1795, died October 16, 1809.
William  ---  “  November 30, 1797.
Nancy ---  “  March 15, 1800.
Robert ---  “  November 13, 1801.
David ---  “  July 30, 1804.
Clarke ---  “  March 17, 1808.
Polley ---  “  November 13, 1809.
Hulday ---  “  February 19, 1815,
John 2nd ---  “  September 30, 1816.
Very respectfully,
G. M. Saltzgaber
Commissioner.
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Knoxville, Tenn.
Oct. 15, 1924
Pension Office
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs,
Will you please send me the complete data of the following men as listed in:
Virginia State Library List of Revolutionary Soldiers of Virginia Pub. 1912 
Street, Anthony, C. S. 18 
Vaughan, William (Charlotte) S. of W.
1835, Pen. 2,51 S14754
(image of round shaped stamp) PENSION OFFICE L U. S. OCT 17 1924
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Vaughan, William, B. W. ; War 4,385
also as listed in McAlister's Virginia Militia of Revolutionary War 
page 258
Vaughan, Wm., Grayson, Co., 73
Very truly yours,
Lena M. Vaughan

send both Vaughan cases & say only ones of Va.
Ask for more data 
Anthony Street
C S 18 not our ref.
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS SECTION.  3-525
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Washington, D. C. _____ , 19 ____
V. L. M.  
W. F. 2708
In reply to your request of _______ , received ________ for a statement of the military history of William Vaughn or Vaughan a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow’s) application for pension on file in this Bureau.

(embedded in document is a chart with columns to be completed with information regarding soldier’s service as follows)

DATE OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.
1780
1781
LENGTH OF SERVICE
6 mos.
3 mos.
RANK
Pvt
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN. Philip Webber  COLONEL √
CAPTAIN. Jeremiah Pate COLONEL √
STATE.
Va.
*Substituted for Wm. Vaughn the elder.
Battles engaged in, Siege of Ninety Six
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Bedford Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, Sept. 24, 1832. His cl. was al.
Residence at date of application, Grayson Co. Va.
Age at date of application, born Nov. 18, 1760 in Hanover Co. Va. 
Remarks: died Mch. 22, 1841 
He married May 8, 1794 Elizabeth, Betsey born Feb 17, 1777, daughter of John Fielder. She was born Feby 17, 1777 & was al. pens. on an app. Ex. Jany 27, 1857, while a resident of Grayson CO. Va.
See supplement herewith for names of children.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
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16,880
Wm. Vaughan

Sam. McCamant
Richmond
Va
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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Wm. Vaughan  which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so?.
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes
V. Has he mentioned with precision the length of this service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? yes.
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? Yes.
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes
IX. Has the Clerk given his certification? yes
X. Is the Clerk’s seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? Yes
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XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to h is revolutionary service? No.
XII. If the clergyman’s affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for no obtaining it? No
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least on living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? no
XIV. If the applicant’s name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? 
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? 
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant’s service:
XVI. †Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? no
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? Yes
EXPLANATORY NOTES. QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: “Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A.B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of h is recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For ___ years ___ months, and ___days, I served as a ___ For ___ months and ___ days, I served as a ___ ; and for such service I claim a pension
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It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.  Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps; called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service. In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
††QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers. In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
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BRIEF in the case of Elizabeth Vaughan Grayson County and State of Virginia
act 29 July 1848
Claim, ("original,")
Proof exhibited, (if original.) Part documentary
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported any rolls? if either, state the substance.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent.
John Dickinson
Grayson Co
Ca.
Triplett
Examining Clerk.
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Independence Grayson County Va.
June 15th 1866
Jas. H. Barnett Esqr.
Enclosed I forward  you the Testimony of Wm. R. Dickey and S. . Dickey Two highly respectable Gentleman Citizens of this County in regard to her continued Widdowhood (sic) of ELizabeth Vaughan. and as to loyalty during this late rebellion all of which I hope may prove satisfactorley (sic)
Very Respt. your obt. Sevt.
J. W. Vaughan
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Brief in the Case of Elizabeth Vaughan widow of William
For restoration
Grayson County and State of Virginia.
Act 29th July 1848.
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE.
PROOF EXHIBITED,
Claimant was pensioner on the Richmond, Va: roll, at the rate of $30. per an. Her widowhood, integrity and loyalty is shown by two credible officiants and the surrender of her Original Cert: of pension.
The Tsuri. Audit reports that her pension was paid to the 4th March 1861.
Claim all owes at the rate of $30. Per An: Commencing March 4th 1861, and to continue during widowhood.
July 3rd. ’66.
Boynton
Examining Clerk.
Name and residence of Agent.
J. W. Vaughan. Esqr. 
Independence,
Grayson Co. Va:
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Increase
Brief in the Case of Elizabeth Vaughan. Widow of William Who was a Rev. Sol. Independence
Grayson County and State of Va
Act July 29. 1848
& Feb. 18. 1860
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE.
PROOF EXHIBITED,
Claims the benefit of the Joint Act of Feb 18. 1867 allowing to Widows of Revolutionary pensioners married before 1800 
Eligibility of Claimant shown Proof of her marriage in 1794.
Admitted Nov. 15. 1867 to a pension of $130.00 per annum commencing Sept 30, 1865 – deducting all payments since.
W E Trask
Examining Clerk.
Name and residence of Agent.
E. M. Garnett
Richmond 
Va.
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Eliz: Vaughn
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Virginia
Grayson County towit
June. 14th 1866
This day personally appeared before me Wm. C. Austin an acting Justice of the peace in and for the county and State aforesaid William R Dickey & Stephen M Dickey and after being duly sworn by me according to law disposes and sayes (sic) that they have been acquainted with Elizabeth Vaughan for the passed fifteen or twenty years, that she is now and has been for that length of the widdow (sic) of William Vaughan, and that she did not in any way encourage the Rebels nor manifest a sympathy with their cause.
W. R. Dickey
S. M. Dickey
Sworn to and Subscribed before me I further certify that William R. Dickey & Stephen M. Dickey are respectable persons and intitled (sic) to credit.
Given under my hand this 14th day of June 1866.
Wm. C. Austin, J. P.
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Virginia, Grayson County to wit:
I, E. L. Dickey clerk of Grayson County Court do certify that Wm. C. Austin whose name is signed to the within certificate is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Grayson and State of Virginia duly commissioned by the Governor of Virginia and qualified according to law and that his signature to the within certificate is genuine – that full faith and credit should be given to all his official acts. I further certify that W. R. Dickey & S. M. Dickey are highly respectable citizen of Grayson County.
For testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of Grayson County Court this June the 14th 1866
E. L. Dickey clerk of Grayson County Court
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Boynton
(image of partial stamp oval shaped)
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
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Treasury Department,
Third Auditor's Office,
June 27, 1866.
Sir:
In reply to your inquiry of 25th inst. I have to inform you that the pension of Mrs. Elizabeth Vaughn, (on the Richmond Va roll  under act 29 July 1848), appears by the books of this Office, to have been last paid to 4th March 1861.
Very Respectfully
John Wilson
Auditor
Hon Jos. H. Barrett
Commn of Pensions
JW
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Richmond Va
Nov 12th 1867
Hon. Jas. H. Barrett
Comn of Pensions
Sir.
Enclosed please find pension certificate of Elizabeth Vaughn widow of William, whose application is on file for increase of Pension under the joint Resolution of Congress dated February 18th 1867
She is a Revolutionary widow who was married prior to the year 1800 -
Very respectfully 
Your obtServt
E. M. Garnett
Attorney
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Independence Va May 28th 1866
Commissioner of Pensions
Enclosed you will please to find the original certificate of Elizabeth Vaughan a Pensioner formerly on the Rolls at Richmond, Va. With an application to reinstate her. You will please return her certificate to me with the proper Papers and instructions so that she may draw her money and very much oblige.
Independence
Grayson County
Virginia
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Richmond Va
June 10th 1869
Hon Jas. H. Barrett
Comn of  Pensions
Sir.
Enclosed please find application of Elizabeth Vaughn widow of William who was a private in the Revolutionary War, for an increase pension under the joint Resolution of Congress approved February 18th 1867.
Very respectfully 
Your Obt. Servt.
E. M. Garnett
Attorney
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Treasury Department
Second Comptroller's Office,
August 8, 1838
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States", William Vaughn a Pensioner on the Roll of the RIchmond, Va. Agency, at the rate of thirty Dollars per annum, under the law of the 7th June 1832 has been paid at this Department, from the 4th of March 1837 to the 4th Sept 6. 1837
Respectfully yours,
Albion K. Parris
Comptroller
To the Commissioner of Pensions, 
Present.
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House Rep.
Sep 27, / 50
Sir
I herewith enclose a letter in relation to an increase of pension of William Vaughn, dec'd, or for arrearages demanded by his widow. Be pleased to have this attended to as early as practicable and report to my friend S. Godwin of this city and oblige yours Respectfully
Fayette MCMullen
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Elizabeth Vaughan,
wid of William
Va
Act 29 July 1848 
9 m Priv
$30 per ann
from 4 Mch 1848
Cert sent to 
John Dickinson
Grayson C.H.
Va.
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Pension Office
December 2. 1851
Sir:
I have the honor herewith to transmit the papers in the case of John Fink, in which Mr. D. D. T. Benedict appear
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Richmond Feby 21st 1857
Dear Sir
I herewith enclose on the declaration of Mrs. Elizabeth Vaughan, of Grayson County, in order to obtain the benefit of the pension of the act of Congress passed 29th July 1848. Her husband the late Mr. Vaughan was a pensioner and his name will be found upon the roles (sic) in your Office. She has no record evidence of her marriage but supplies it by the witness of Mrs. Dickenson who was present and witnessed the marriage Ceremony, which aforesaid will be sufficient widows of that fact
Very truly
Your friend
S. McCamant
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Richmond Augt 1st 1857
Dear Sir
On my return to this City 10 days since I read your letter of the 4th June last and tender you my thanks first.
Be pleased to Communicate with John Dickenson upon the Subject of Mrs. Vaughan's Claim, (illegible) him at Grayson C. H. Va. 
Committee adjourned today at 12.00 and tomorrow (illegible) will find us all Winding our Way homeward to give an account of our stewardship.
Very truly
Your friend
S. McCamant
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1 August 1857
S. McCamant
Mr. Kirby will file this letter in the case of Mrs. Vaughan which Mr. Triplett suspended on the ground that M. McCamant would not be recognized as agent.
McCamant names his witness
Mr. Kirby
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Payment to be made at Richmond by F. M. Lawson Esq 
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Virginia
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March

Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act Feby 29th 1848, Page 131. Vol. A
H. R Weightman Clerk.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW’S PENSION.
 I certify that in conformity with the act of July 29. 1848, Elizabeth Vaughan widow of William Vaughan who was a private in the revolutionary war is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Thirty dollars per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, until she should again marry, in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior this Ninth day of December one thousand eight hundred and fifty one
Alex H. Stuart
Secretary of the Interior
Examined and Countersigned
J E. Heath
Commissioner of Pensions.
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Payment to be made at Richmond by James T Sutton Jr. Agent for Paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Richmond Va
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act of July 29, 1848, Page 149 Vol. H
E. D. Collier Clerk.
(copy of oval shaped seal) DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR JUN 12 1867 PENSION OFFICE
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883 Restoration
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW’S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of July 29, 1848, Elizabeth Vaughan widow of William Vaughan who was a Private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed in the pension list at the rate of Thirty dollars and ____ cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1861, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior this Seventh day of  July one thousand eight hundred and Sixty Six.
Jas Harlan
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned,
Thomas Pearson
Acting Commissioner of Pensions.
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Brief in the Case of Elizabeth Vaughn, Widow of William Vaughn Private Rev War
Grayson County and State of Virginia
Act 29 July 19848
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
PROOF EXHIBITED,
The name of the pensioner was inscribed on the roll 9th Decr. 1851, at $30.00 pr. Annum commencing 4th March 1848. 
Restored 7th July 1866 commencing 4th March 1861
Increased 19 Nov. 1867 to $130.00 pr. Annum to commence 30th Sept. 1865.
She now applies for a duplicate certificate alleging loss of the original.
C. R. Johnson
Examining Clerk.
Name and residence of Agent.
J. W. Vaughn Esq
Independence
Virginia
Mar. 12. 1869
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Grayson C. H. Va
Sept 21
(upper right corner) Free
Honl Fayette McMullin
House of representatives
Washington City
D. C.
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Grayson C. House Va
Sept 14th 1850
F. McMullin Esqr.
My friend James Vaughn P. M. at this place handed to me a letter that he received by the last mail from a Mr. T L Lewis who offers his services as agent in obtaining Pensions increase of Pension &c., &c. and in his circular refers to the senators & Members of Congress from Virginia as to his standing &c., &c.
I wish simply to say that this is a Widow lady (wife of Wm. Vaughn Esqr "Deceased" who was a revolutionary pensioner he died in 1847 and drew a pension of 30$ per annum in his life. That it has been understood here that as they were not married previous to 1794 she could not draw a pension, they were married in 1794 and she is still living and has remained a widow and she is poor and if from the above facts Mr. Lewis will write to her son Robt Vaughn or my self giving the correct instructions &c., &c. 
so as to get her inscribed on the Pension list
She would pay a reasonable compensation I have no doubt.
I should like to be informed whether this Bill of the House granting a bounty of Land to Soldiers
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who served in the war of 1812 - 14 and the wars of Florida &c., &c. has passed the Senate and if so its provisions &c. Whether there is any difference in the amount of Land between Commissioned Officers & Privateers.
Our Corn Crops in Grayson are very good you have seen the result of the Election for delegates to the Convention long before this I have no doubt I have no news to interest you. If you are not very busily engaged I should be pleased to hear from you.
Respectfully
S. P. Waugh
Honl. F. McMullin
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State of Virginnia}
Grayson County} Ss
Be it known that on this 13th day of September in the year 1851 David Vaughn personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid and made oath in due form of law – that the annexed leaf containing the ages of William Vaughn & Betsy Vaughn, his father and mother, and the date of their marriage, and the day of the births of his brothers & Sister, was taken by him out of a bible, at the time it was said as the property of his grandfather John Fielder, and since carefully preserved by him. 
This affiant further states that the Said record is all in the hand writing of his father, the Said William Vaughn, who was a revolutionary pensioner of the United States, and that he knows of his own knowledge that it is the only record kept by his Said father of the ages of his several children – the age of his Said father and mother and the date of their marriage – 
Given under my and the day and year above written –
Creed Nuckolls, J. P.
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Virginia}
Grayson County} Ss
John Dickenson Clerk of the County Court of Grayson in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that Creed Nuckolls is a Magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine. And I further certify that there is no record in my office of the marriage of the late deceased Vaughn who was a revolutionary pensioner of the United States and Elizabeth Vaughn formerly Elizabeth Fielder.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my Office this 23rd day of September 1831
John Dickenson Clerk of the County Court of Grayson
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No 931
Elizabeth Vaughan
Va
Act 29 July 1848
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I John Dickenson, Clerk of the COunty Court of Grayson, in the State of Virginia, do hereby Certify that the foregoing declaration of Elizabeth Vaughan was Sworn to and Subscribed by her in Open Court And I do further Certify that Creed Nuckolls is an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County of Grayson and that the annexed are his genuine signatures.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of my Office, this 10th day of February  1851.
John Dickenson
Clerk of the County Court of Grayson
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Application of Elizabeth Vaughan widow of William Vaughan of the Revolutionary War for increase at Pension under joint Resolution of Cong. dated Feby 18th 1867
P. O. Address
Independence.
Grayson Co.
Va.
(copy of oval shaped seal)
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR JUN 12 1867
PENSION OFFICE
Filed by E. M. Garnett
Attorney Richmond Va
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State of Virginia}
County of Grayson} towit
I, E. L. Dickey, Clerk of the County Court within and for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Charles Hale Esqr. before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavit was made, and who has thereunto signed his name, was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace and a member of the County Court in and for the County and State above named, duly commissioned & sworn: that all of his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit and that his said signature as it  above appears is genuine.
Given under my hand and seal of Office this the 3rd day of June 1867.
E. L. Dickey, C C
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APPLICATION FOR A NEW CERTIFICATE BY
Elizabeth Vaughan
Independence
Virginia

FILED BY
J. W. Vaughan
Independence
Virginia

(copy of oval shaped stamp)
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
MAR 8 1869
PENSION OFFICE
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THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE STRICTLY OBSERVED
APPLICATION FOR A  NEW CERTIFICATE.
A blank space is left at the clos of applicant’s affidavit that the time, place, and manner of the loss or destruction of the original certificate may be set forth.
The pensioner’s oath must be supported by the evidence of another person as to identity. The witness must swear that he or she well knows applicant to be the same person described in his or her affidavit, and the magistrate must certify that the deponent is a person of veracity.
When a person acting as agent of attorney for a pensioner loses the certificate, the affidavit of that person, duly authenticated, is also required.
The official character and signature of the officer before whom the affidavits are made must be authenticated by the certificate of the proper officer, under his seal of office; and in every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or small ribbon, the ends of which must pass  under the seal of office of the certifying officer.
State of Virginia, County of Grayson, SS:
On this 27 day of February, 1869, before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for said County, personally appeared Elizabeth Vaughan, who on oath declares that she is the widow of William Vaughan who belonged to Company “ __ “ in the Regiment of ______ , 
In the service of the United States, in the war of the Revolution; that her name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Virginia; that she received a certificate of that fact, numbered 883, and bearing date of the 19th day of November, 1867; which certificate, on or about the 1st day of October, 1868, at or near Independence in the  County of Grayson was lost or misplaced by some unknown cause.
My Post Office address is Independence. Grayson Co. Va.
Signature of Applicant. Elizabeth Vaughan her X mark
Also, personally appeared Robert Vaughan, who on oath declares that he well knows Elizabeth Vaughan, who has executed the foregoing affidavit, to be the identical pensioner named therein.
Signature of Witness. Robert Vaughn
Sworn to and subscribed before me, the day and year aforesaid, the contents being first made known, and I certify that the affiants are persons of veracity.
Chas Hale JP
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State of Virginia, County of Grayson, SS:
I, E. L. Dickey, Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, certify that Charles Hale is a acting Justice of the Peace, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was dated on the 16 day of August, 1865, and will expire when his successor is appointed and qualified, and that his signature above written is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said County Court this 4th day of March, 1869
E. L. Dickey Clerk
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William Vaughan
16.880
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On this 25th day of June 1833 personally appeared in open Court before the Justices of the Court of Grayson County, now setting, William Vaughn, an applicant for a pension under the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832 and being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath make the following amendment to his Original declaration made in this Court on the 24th of September 1832 in order to obtain the benefit of the said act of Congress passed June 7th 1832: That he entered the service of the United States as a substitute for William Vaughn the elder in the year 1780, being the year previous to the battle of Guilford in the State of North Carolina, which was fought as well as he remembers in March 1781, and this declarant served under the officers, the length of time, and at the places set forth in his original declaration.  This declarant was then drafted into the Militia service & served a term of 3 months, at the Siege of Ninety Six under the officers and at the places stated in his original declaration.  This applicant was advised that the testimony of two credible witnesses if neither was a clergyman would be sufficient, where there was no clergyman convenient, and that as the reason why he did not obtain the certificate of one to his original declaration.  He now complies with the letter of the law in that particular this declarant has no documentary evidence of his services and knows of no individual now living by whom he can prove his services, and believes that such proof cannot be had. Sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid. S/ William Vaughn
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William Vaughn
P 880
fther result inform

(Crossed out Saml McCamant)
(Crossed out Richmond)
Grayson C. H.
Va
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I,  Martin Dickenson, Clerk of the Court of Grayson County, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of William Vaughn for a pension.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said Court at Office this 15th day of October 1832.
M. Dickenson
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State of Virginia}
County of Grayson} Ss
On this Twenty Sixth day of May A.D. One thousand Eight hundred and Sixty Six personally appeared before me Charles Hale an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County of Grayson and State of Virginia Elizabeth Vaughn aged Eighty nine years. A resident of Grayson County in the State of Virginia who being duly Sworn according to law declares that she is the identical Elizabeth Vaughn who was a pensioner on the rolls of the agency at Richmond Virginia and whose pension Certificate is herewith returned; that she has resided since the first day of January A. D. 1861 as follows in the County of Grayson State of Virginia. That during this period her means of Subsistence have been by Bording (sic) with her children and other Charitable persons in her neighborhood, And that she has not in any manner encourage the Rebels or manifest a sympathy with their causes and that she was last Paid her pension on the 1st day of April 1861.
This application is made for the purpose of securing a restoration of her name to the pension rolls and of obtaining a new pension certificate which as she may be entitled to under existing laws refrence (sic) being made to the evidence heretofore filed in the Pension Office to Substantiate her original claim
Elizabeth Vaughn her X mark
Also personally appeared before me, John P. Byrd, Joshua Byrd. residents of Grayson County Virginia persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit and who being by me duly sworn say that they were present and saw Elizabeth Vaughn make her mark to the foregoing declaration and they further swear that they have every reason to believe from the appearance of the
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applicant and their acquaintance with her that she is the identical person she represents herself to be and they further swear that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.
John P. Byrd
Joshua Byrd his X mark
Sworn to and Subscribed before me this Twenty Sixth day of May A. D. 1866 and I hereby certify that I have no interest direct or indirect in the prosecution of this Claim And I further certify that the contents of this application was fully explained to Elizabeth Vaughn and the witnesses before signing.
Given under my hand
Charles Hale J.P.
Virginia Grayson County to wit
I, Ellis L. Dickey clerk of Grayson county Court do certify that Charles Hale whose name is signed to the foregoing writing is an acting justice of the peace in and for the county and State aforesaid, and duly commissioned and quallified (sic) as such. And that full faith and credit is  given to his official acts, and that the Above is his genuine signature.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of Grayson county court this May the 28th 1866
Ellis L. LDickey J. P.
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Virginia Grayson County to wit
I Elizabeth Vaughn do solemnly swear in the presence of Almighty God that I will henceforth faithfully support protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and the union of the States thereunder that I will in like manner abide by and faithfully support all laws and proclamations which have been made during the existing rebellion with reference to the emancipation of slaves. So help me God.
Sworn to before me. This 26th day of May 1866
Charles Hale J. P.
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State of Virginia}
County of Grayson} Ss
On this 31 day of May A.D. 1869 personally appeared before me Charles Hale a Justice of the Peace and a member of the County Court in and for the County & State aforesaid; the same being a Court of Record, Elizabeth Vaughan a resident of said County in the State of Virginia, aged, 90 years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the pension made by the Joint resolution of Congress appeared February 18th 1869. That she is now a pensioner of the U.S. under act of July 29th 1848, as the widow of William Vaughan who was a private in the Revolutionary war. She farther declares that she was married to the said William Vaughan prior to the first day of January 1800. She also declares that she has not in any manner been engaged in, or abetted the rebellion in the United States. And for farther proof of the date of her marriage she refers to the evidence on file I the Pension Office at Washington,
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She hereby appoints Edgar M. Garnett of Richmond Virginia her attorney with power of substation to prosecute this her claim and receive the certificate for her when issued;
Stephen B. Vaughn
Elizabeth Vaughan her X mark
Jos. P. Vaughan
Also personally appeared Stephen B. Vaughan and Joseph P. Vaughan of the County of Grayson in the state of Virginia persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit and who being by me duly sworn say that they were present and saw Mrs. Elizabeth Vaughan sign her name to the foregoing declaration and that she is the identical person she represents herself to be & that they have no interest direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim.
Stephen B. Vaughan
Jos P. Vaughan
Sworn & subscribed to before me this 31 day of May A.D. 1867, and I hereby certify that the foregoing declaration and joint affidavit made first read over to the factors before signing their names to the same, and that I have not interest in the prosecution of this claim
Charles Hale J. P.