Obituary for William J. Vaughan ****************************************************************** File transcribed and contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by:James Rex USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, material may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material, AND permission is obtained from the contributor of the file. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for non-commercial purposes, MUST obtain the written consent of the contributor, OR the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ****************************************************************** WM. J. VAUGHAN DEAD CIVIL WAR VETERAN William J. Vaughan Died Jan. 7, 1924 Was The Father of Thirteen Children William J. Vaughan was born Nov.2, 1843 and died Jan. 7 1924 being at the time of his death, 80 years, 2 months and 5 days old. His death marks the passing of another Civil War veteran. He was married March 4 1863 to Nancy Day who died July 14, 1863. He was married the second time Feb. 7, 1863 to Pernecia Elizabeth Vaughan who survives him. To this union 13 children were born. The eight living children are Mrs. Hugh Scott of Linn Creek, J. C. Vaughan of Boonville, Mrs. James of Versailles, Mrs. C. E. Jobe, Russeville, Mrs. Robert Swinehart, South of California, William Franklin, at home, Mrs. W. W. Jobe, High Point, Mrs. Leonard Jobe, of this city, all of whom were present except Mrs. Scott and J.C. Vaughan. He also leaves one brother, Frank Vaughan southwest of California and one sister, Mrs. Will Rex of Adair, Oklahoma. He leaves 38 grand children, eighteen great grand children, and one great great grand child. He was born and raised in Cooper County and joined the old Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church at the age of 22. Years and lived a faithful Christian since. He was at the time of his death a member of the Brush Creek Church. He told one of his daughters that he knew he had a better home awaiting him and went to meet his heavenly Father with a prayer on his lips. The funeral was conducted by his pastor R. L. Hood and the body was laid to rest in Crown Hill cemetery. 1