BIO: W. Frank VAUGHN, Blair County, PA

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Donehoo, George P., Editor-in-Chief.  Pennsylvania, A History, 
Vol. 3, Biography.  New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Co., Inc., 
1926, pages 35-36. 
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  W. FRANK VAUGHN - Among the lawyers in Altoona, Pennsylvania, noted for 
character and highly esteemed, is W. Frank Vaughn, who was born in Neury 
[Newry], Blair County, in that State, September 21, 1870.  His father, 
George H. Vaughn, born in Neury [Newry], was engaged as a brick-maker until 
his death in 1922.  He was a veteran of the Civil War, and served with the 
125th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers.  He was wounded in action at the 
battle of Chancellorsville.  Mr. Vaughn's mother, Anna M. (Dicker) Vaughn, 
was born in Sharpsburg, Maryland, and is still living.
  Mr. Vaughn was educated in the public and high school of Altoona, and upon 
leaving school he studied law in the office of Milton Alexander. He was 
admitted to the bar in 1895, and has practiced successfully ever since in 
Altoona.  His office is in the Central Trust Building.  Mr. Vaughn is a 
member of the Blair County, the Pennsylvania State, and the American Bar 
associations.  He is also a member of the Altoona Chamber of Commerce.  His 
fraternal affiliation is with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
  In 1895, Mr. Vaughn married Margaret C. Aspell, who was born in 
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.  Their children are:  Kenneth B.; Francis N., who 
served in the United States Navy during World War; E. Wayne, who served in 
the United States Marine Corps during that period and saw active service in 
France with the American Expeditionary Forces, and was gassed in action; and 
Theresa M.  Mr. Vaughn attends the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church.