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SAMUEL VAUGHN3
32. SAMUEL VAUGHN3, (Hannah Read2, Joseph Read1), was born 30 December 1795, in Sussex (now Warren) County, New Jersey; died 2 April 1864. He married Anna Raub, the daughter of Michael Raub and Anna Kuhl. She was born 12 February 1797; baptized 19 March 1797 First German and English Congregation of Knowlton, Knowlton Township, Sussex (now Warren) County, New Jersey; and died 27 November 1876, in Burdett, Tompkins (now Schuyler) County, New York (Rueter n.d.). They were buried in Burdett Presbyterian Church Yard, Burdett, Schuyler County, New York (Schuyler County, New York GenWeb–cemetery transcript).
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Children of Samuel Vaughn and Anna Raub
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CHILDREN OF SAMUEL VAUGHN AND ANNA RAUB:
747. (i.) MICHAEL VAUGHN4, was born 1814 in Knowlton (now Blairstown) Township, Sussex (now Warren) County, New Jersey and died 9 May 1875 in the Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York. He married Eliza H. Thompson (Chemung County, New York GenWeb; Kern 1938). She was born circa 1817 in New York and died 4 September 1890, age 73 in Big Flats, Chemung County, New York. They are buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, City of Elmira, Chemung County (Chemung County, New York GenWeb).
748. (ii.) HANNAH VAUGHN4, was born 1816 in Sussex County, New Jersey and died 1875 in Elmira, Chemung County, New York. She married Frederick Strader (Kern 1938). He was born crica 1817 in New Jersey. In 1840, Hannah and Frederick resided in the Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York. According to the census, there were three residents in the household, a male and a female between 20 and 30 years of age (Hannah and Frederick) and a female under the age of 5 years (their daughter Alvira). One person in the household was engaged in agriculture—Frederick (1840 United States Federal Census, Northern District of New York, Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York, pages 191). In 1850, Frederick and Hannah were still residents of Big Flats in Chemung County. Frederick was a farmer. He owned a farm which was valued at $3,000. The couple had four children in 1850: Alvira, Samuel, Jacob and Adeline. Sixteen year old Susan Decker also lived with the family. She may have been hired help for the family. She and the three oldest Strader children attended school. Hannah lived in dwelling 2184 her brother William Vaughn lived in dwelling 2182 and her brother Michael Vaughn was in dwelling 2183 (1850 United States Federal Census, Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York, page 282B, 23 October 1850). The family continued to reside in the Town of Big Flats in 1860. Another son had been born between the 1850 and 1860 census Alfred Strader. The family's real estate was valued at $8,000. Their personal estate was valued at $2,000. Merritt Hules also lived with the family. He was a 27 year old stone mason (1860 United States Federal Census, Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York). In 1870, the Frederick and Hannah still lived in Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York. The couple owned a farm valued at $15,250 and a personal estate valued at $3,000. They lived with two of their sons (Samuel and Alfred) and two other individuals: 20 year old Jeremiah Decker and 20 year old Almira Slyter. Hannah lived in close proximity to two of her brothers: Michael and William Vaughn. Michael lived in dwelling 314, William was in dwelling 315 and Hannah was in dwelling 318 (1870 United States Federal Census, Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York, page 47, 6 July 1870). Children of Hannah Vaughn and Frederick Strader:
2748. (i.) ALVIRA STRADER5, was born circa 1838 in New York and died unknown. She appears on the 1840 United States Federal Census as a female under the age of 5 living in Frederick Strader's household in Big Flats, Chemung County, New York (1840 United States Federal Census, Northern District of New York, Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York, pages 191). She was still a resident of Frederick and Hannah's household in 1850. According to the census Alvira attended school during the census year (1850 United States Federal Census, Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York, page 282B, 23 October 1850). She did not reside with her parents in 1860 (1860 United States Federal Census, Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York).
2749. (ii.) SAMUEL N. STRADER5, was born circa 1840 in New York and died January 1913, age 72 years in Big Flats, Chemung County, New York. He aaprears to have een named after his grandfather Samuel Vaughn. Samuel does not appear on the 1840 census (1840 United States Federal Census, Northern District of New York, Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York, pages 191). He is listed on the 1850 census as a 9 year old boy. He lived with his parents on their farm in the Town of Big Flats and attended school (1850 United States Federal Census, Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York, page 282B, 23 October 1850). By 1860, Samuel was 19 years old. He lived with his parents on their farm in the Town of Big Flats and worked as a farm laborer (1860 United States Federal Census, Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York). In 1870, Samuel was single and lived with his parents on their farm in Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York (1870 United States Federal Census, Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York, page 47, 6 July 1870). He married Lucy "Jane" Osborn. She was born circa 1858 and died 20 August 1924, age 72 in Elmira, Chemung County, New York. Her parents were natives of Pennsylvania. Her brothers were George B. Osborn (died 1916) and John E. Osborn (died 1921). She is listed as a survivor in the obituaries of both her brothers. In 1880, Samuel and Jane lived on a on a farm in Chemung County, New York. They were close to Samuel's extended family. Samuel and Jane lived in dwelling 318. Samuel's first cousin Erie Vaughn lived in dwelling 314, his aunt Eliza Vaughn lived in dwelling 313, his first cousin Almarion Vaughn was in dwelling 312, and his uncle Willian Vaughn was in dwelling 311 (1880 United States Federal Census, Enumeration District 65, Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York, page 185D, 16 June 1880). Samuel and Jane are buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, City of Elmira, Chemung County. A transcript of Samuel's obituary is included below:
Children of Samuel and Lucy Strader:
2772. (i.) ELMER J. STRADER6, was born circa 1876 in New York and died 21 March 1949. In 1880, he lived with his parents on their farm in the Town of Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York (1880 United States Federal Census, Enumeration District 65, Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York, page 186A, 16 June 1880). He was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, City of Elmira, Chemung County.
2773. (ii.) ANNA STRADER6, was born circa 1878 in New York and died unknown. In 1880, she lived with her parents on their farm in the Town of Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York (1880 United States Federal Census, Enumeration District 65, Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York, page 186A, 16 June 1880). She married Frederick Hugg. They resided in Chemung County, New York.
2774. (iii.) GEORGE STRADER6, was born 1880 in New York and died 1 February 1958. In 1880, he lived with his parents on their farm in the Town of Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York (1880 United States Federal Census, Enumeration District 65, Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York, page 186A, 16 June 1880). He was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, City of Elmira, Chemung County.
2750. (iii.) JACOB STRADER5, was born circa 1844 in New York and died unknown. He resided with his parents on their farm in Big Flats in 1850 and attended school (1850 United States Federal Census, Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York, page 282B, 23 October 1850). In 1860, Jacob was single and lived with his parents on their farm in Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York (1860 United States Federal Census, Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York). He was not a resident of his parents household in 1870 (1870 United States Federal Census, Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York, page 47, 6 July 1870).
2751. (iv.) ADELINE STRADER5, was born circa 1847 in New York and died unknown. In 1850, she was 3 years old and she resided with her parents on their farm in Big Flats in 1850 (1850 United States Federal Census, Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York, page 282B, 23 October 1850). She was still a resident of her parents household in 1860 (1860 United States Federal Census, Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York), but by 1870, she no longer resided at home (1870 United States Federal Census, Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York, page 47, 6 July 1870).
2752. (v.) ALFRED STRADER5, was born circa 1853 in New York and died unknown. In 1860, he was 7 years old and he lived with his parents on their farm in the Town of Big Flats (1860 United States Federal Census, Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York). Alfred was still a resident of his parents household in 1870 (1870 United States Federal Census, Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York, page 47, 6 July 1870). By 1880 he was boarding with the family of Frank Rhodes in the Town of Elmira (not the city of Elmira) in Chemung County. The Elmira City Directory for the years 1882-84, lists Alfred Strader and Frank Rhodes as residents of 804 W 1st Street in Elmira, Chemung County. The two men were partners in Rhodes and Strader, a meat market located at 419 N Main Street (Cousins 1882). According to the 1880 census, Alfred Strader and Frank Rhodes were butchers. Frank Rhodes was 28 years old in 1880, Alfred Stader was 27. Frank was married, Alfred was single. Frank's wife was nettie (age 28). He also had two children: Bertie (age 6) and Lena (age 4). Alfred Strader was the Superintendent of the Poor for Chemung county in 1880 and during the period 1882 through 1883.
749. (iii.) WILLIAM K. VAUGHN4, was born 1818 in Hector, Tompkins County, New York and died 17 April 1906 in Big Flats, Chemung County, New York. He married Caroline Strader (Kern 1938). She was born circa 1820 in New Jersey and died unknown. The couple lived on a farm in the Town of Big Flats in 1850. Their farm was valued at $2,000. Their three children—Almarion Catherine and Lydia—lived with them. William Vaughn lived in dwelling 2182. His sister Hannah Vaughn Strader lived in dwelling 2184 and his brother Michael Vaughn was in dwelling 2183 (1850 United States Federal Census, Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York, page 282B, 23 October 1850). By 1860, William owned real estate valued at $8,000 and a personal estate valued at $2,500. They still resided in Big Flats with their three children. The census lists William's occupation as farmer (1850 United States Federal Census, Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York). In 1870, William and Caroline lived with two of their children on a farm in Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York. Willliam owned a farm valued at $11,00 and a personal estate valued at $3,600. Isaac Vanorder (age 22) also lived with the family. William lived in close proximity to his brother Michael and sister Hannah Strader. Michael lived in dwelling 314, William was in dwelling 315 and Hannah was in dwelling 318 (1870 United States Federal Census, Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York, page 47, 6 July 1870). In 1880, William and Caroline still lived in the Town of Big Falts in Chemung County, New York. Their daughter Catherine Vaughn Comstock and her two daughters lived with them. In addition to other family members, the Vaughn houseold included two servants. Harriet Linles was a 21 year old domestic and William H. Hersey was a 23 year old laborer. They worked for and boarded with the Vaughns. The Elmira City Directory for the years 1882-84 (Cousins 1882), lists William as a farmer residing in West Elmira. William is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, City of Elmira, Chemung County. Children of William Vaughn and Caroline Stradler:
2753. (i.) ALMARION VAUGHN5, was born circa 1843 in New York and died unknown. Almarion was a resident of his parents household in 1850, 1860 and 1870. According to the 1850 census, he attended school during the census year (1850 United States Federal Census, Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York, page 282B, 23 October 1850; 1860 United States Federal Census, Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York; 1870 United States Federal Census, Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York, page 46, 6 July 1870). Almarion married Mary A. (Last Name Unknown). She was born circa 1848 in New York and died 13 March 1915 in the Town of Chemung, Chemung County, New York. In 1880, the couple lived in Chemung County. They are listed as living adjacent to Almarion's parents. Almarion and Mary were in dwelling 312 and his parents were in dwelling 311. Almarion was a farmer. Children of Almarion and Mary Vaughn:
2775. (i.) MAYBEL VAUGHN6, was born circa 1878 in New York and died unknown. In 1880, she lived with her parents on their farm in Chemung County.
2776. (ii.) WILLIAM VAUGHN6, was born 1879 in New York and died unknown. The 1880 census lists him as a seven month old infant. He lived lived with his parents on their farm in Chemung County.
2754. (ii.) CATHERINE VAUGHN5, was born circa 1845 in New York and died 28 February 1902 in the Town of Big Flats Chemung County. Catherine was a resident of her parents household in 1850 and 1860. According to the 1850 census, she attended school during the census year (1850 United States Federal Census, Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York, page 282B, 23 October 1850; 1860 United States Federal Census, Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York). She married shortly after the 1860 census, First Name Unknown Comstock. In 1880, Catherine and her two daughters lived with her parents on their farm in Chemung County. Her husband was not a resident of the household. The census lists her as married, not as widowed or divorced. The Elmira City Directory for the years 1882-84 (Cousins 1882), lists A. Mrs. J.D. Comstock as a resident of West Elmira. It is not currently known whether or not this was Catherine Vaughn Comstock. She is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, City of Elmira, Chemung County, New York. Children of Catherine Vaughn Comstock:
2777. (i.) CARRIE M. COMSTOCK6, was born circa 1861 in New York and died unknown. In 1880, Carrie lived with her mother and maternal grandparents on the Vaughn farm in Chemung County. She attended school during the census year.
2778. (ii.) GERTRUDE COMSTOCK6, was born circa 1869 in New York and died unknown. In 1880, Carrie lived with her mother and maternal grandparents on the Vaughn farm in Chemung County.
2755. (iii.) LYDIA AZUBA VAUGHN5, was born in either February or March 1850 in New York and died unknown. She appears as a three month old infant on the 1850 census (1850 United States Federal Census, Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York, page 282B, 23 October 1850). She resided with her parents in 1860 and 1870 on their farm in Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York (1850 United States Federal Census, Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York; 1870 United States Federal Census, Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York, page 47, 6 July 1870).
750. (iv.) DANIEL K. VAUGHN4, was born 1820 in New York and died 7 April 1882 in Burdett, Schuyler County, New York. In 1850, he lived with his parents and several of his younger siblings on the family farm in the town of Hector, Tompkins County, New York. No occupation was listed for Daniel in the census (1850 United States Federal Census, Town of Hector, Tompkins County, New York, pages 387-388, 30 July 1850). Daniel appears on a list of men living in the Town of Hector, 61st Sub-District in 1863. His age was given as 43 and his occupation as farmer (Schuyler County New York GenWeb). By 1860, Daniel had moved out of his parents house and was living in the Town of Catherine. His sister Catherine was keeping house for him. She had a young helper, 15 year old Maria Hicks. Daniel had no property value associated with him on the census. He was listed adjacent to his brother Johnson, who did own property. It is possible that he and Johnson were farming together. The census values Daniel's personal property at $200 (1860 United States Federal Census, Town of Catherine, Schuyler County, New York, page 951B, 7 August 1860, post office Odessa). Catherine married in 1862, and Daniel continued to make his home with her. In 1870, Daniel lived with Catherine and her husband Hiram Elliott in the Town of Hector. He worked as a farm hand on the Elliott's farm. He was still single in 1870 (1870 United States Federal Census, Town of Hector, Schulyer County, New York, page 518, 7 June 1870). Daniel never married. He was an elder of the Presbyterian Church. He filled the position on his father's death in 1864 (Clarke 1903). Daniel died in 1882 and was buried in Burdett Presbyterian Church Yard, Burdett, Schuyler County, New York (Kern 1938; Schuyler County, GenWeb).
751. (v.) SARAH ANN "SALLY ANN" VAUGHN4, was born 1822 in New York and died 19 May 1875 in Burdett, Schuyler County, New York. In 1850, she lived at home with her parents and several of her siblings on the family farm in the Town of Hector, Tompkins County, New York (1850 United States Federal Census, Town of Hector, Tompkins County, New York, pages 387-388, 30 July 1850). She was still living at home with her mother in 1870. In 1870, Anna and Sally Ann lived in the Town of Hector. Anna owned the house. Sally Ann possessed a personal estate valued at $2000 (1870 United States Federal Census, Town of Hector, Schulyer County, New York, page 515, 7 June 1870). Sally Ann never married. She died in 1875 and was buried in Burdett Presbyterian Church Yard, Burdett, Schuyler County, New York. The 1850 and 1870 census and her grave stone give her name as "Sally Ann Vaughn" (Kern 1938; Schuyler County, New York GenWeb).
752. (vi.) AMOS OGDEN VAUGHN4, was born 1 April 1824 in New York and died 21 July 1888. In 1850, he lived with his parents and several of his siblings on the family farm in the Town of Hector, Tompkins County, New York. According to the census, Amos was a farmer (1850 United States Federal Census, Town of Hector, Tompkins County, New York, pages 387-388, 30 July 1850). He married after 1850, Catherine Palmer. She was born 2 June 1835 and died 18 November 1904. Amos O. Vaughn appears on a list of men living in the Town of Hector, 61st Sub-District in 1863. His age was given as 39 and his occupation as farmer (Schuyler County New York GenWeb). In 1870, Amos and Catherine lived the Town of Hector, New York. Amos was a farmer. He owned a farm valued at $10,000 and a personal estate valued at $2,500 (1870 United States Federal Census, Town of Hector, Schulyer County, New York, page 528, 15 June 1870). They are buried in Hector Union Cemetery in Town of Hector, Schuyler County, New York (Kern 1938; Schuyler County, GenWeb). The cemetery transcription gives his name as "A. Ogden Vaughn."
753. (vii.) JOHNSON VAUGHN4, was born 1826 in Tompkins (now Schuyler) County, New York and died 1873 in Burdett, Schuyler County, New York. Johnson was not a resident of his parents household in 1850 (1850 United States Federal Census, Town of Hector, Tompkins County, New York, pages 387-388, 30 July 1850). He married his first wife, Elizabeth Palmer, early in 1850. Their wedding was announced in the 21 March 1850 issue of the Havanna, New York Republican. Elizabeth was born circa 1830 and died 14 January 1857 at the age of 26. Johnson and Elizabeth appear on the 1855 New York census as residents of the Town of Catherine in 1855 (1855 New York State Census, Town of Catherine, Schuyler County, New York, page 6). Elizabeth died two years later. Johnson married Deborah Fletcher (Kern 1938) as second wife. Johnson appears on a list of men living in the Town of Montour, 63rd Sub-District in 1863. His age was given as 37 and his occupation as farmer (Schuyler County New York GenWeb). In 1870, Johnson and Deborah lived in the Town of Montour (Post office Catherine, New York). Johnson was a farmer. He owned a farm valued at $11,500 and a personal estate valued at $2,314. Four of Johnson's children by Elizabeth Plamer lived with the couple. Johnson and Deborah had one child of their own. In addition to the five Vaughn children, 12 year old Francis Armeigh lived with the family. He did not attend school during the 1870 census year (1870 United States Federal Census, Town of Montour, Schulyer County, New York, page 579, 28 July 1870). Johnson died in 1873 and was buried with his first wife Elizabeth in Burdett Presbyterian Church Yard, Burdett, Schuyler County, New York (Schuyler County, GenWeb). Children of Johnson Vaughn and Elizabeth Palmer:
2756. (i.) DELPHINE VAUGHN5, was born circa 1850 in Tompkins (now Schuyler) County, New York and died unknown. She resided with her parents in the Town of Catherine in 1855 (1855 New York State Census, Town of Catherine, Schuyler County, New York, page 6). In 1870, she lived with her father and step-mother in the Town of Montour (1870 United States Federal Census, Town of Montour, Schulyer County, New York, page 579, 28 July 1870).
2757. (ii.) HARRISON L. VAUGHN5, was born circa 1852 in Tompkins (now Schuyler) County, New York and died unknown. He resided with his parents in the Town of Catherine in 1855 (1855 New York State Census, Town of Catherine, Schuyler County, New York, page 6). In 1870, he resided with his father and step-mother on their farm in the Town of Montour, New York. Harrison attended attended school during the 1870 census year (1870 United States Federal Census, Town of Montour, Schulyer County, New York, page 579, 28 July 1870).
2758. (iii.) ERMINDA (or ARMINDA) A. VAUGHN5, was born circa 1854 in Schuyler County, New York and died unknown. She appears on the 1855 New York Stae Census as a 4 month old infant. During that census year she resided with her parents in the Town of Catherine (1855 New York State Census, Town of Catherine, Schuyler County, New York, page 6). In 1870, she resided with her father and step-mother on their farm in the Town of Montour, New York and attended school (1870 United States Federal Census, Town of Montour, Schulyer County, New York, page 579, 28 July 1870). She is listed in the Schuyler County Guardianship Book 1 index (Schuyler County, New York GenWeb). Arminda was about 19 years old when her father died in 1873. Her mother had predeceased her father in 1857, hence Arminda was orphaned when her father died.
2759. (iv.) ALACE D. (or ALICE) VAUGHN5, was born circa 1856 in New York and died unknown. In 1870, she resided with her parents on their farm in the Town of Montour, New York and attended school (1870 United States Federal Census, Town of Montour, Schulyer County, New York, page 579, 28 July 1870). She is listed in the Schuyler County Guardianship Book 1 index (Schuyler County, New York GenWeb). Alice was about 17 years old when her father died in 1873. Her mother had predeceased her father in 1857, hence Alace was orphaned when her father died.
2710. (v.) SARAH VAUGHN5, was born by 14 January 1857 and died as an infant. She was buried in Burdett Presbyterian Church Yard, Burdett, Schuyler County, New York (Schuyler County, GenWeb).
Children of Johnson Vaughn and Deborah Fletcher:
2760. (vi.) WILLIAM J. VAUGHN5, was born 1867 in New York and died 1942. In 1870, he resided with his parents on their farm in the Town of Montour, New York and attended school (1870 United States Federal Census, Town of Montour, Schulyer County, New York, page 579, 28 July 1870). He is listed in the Schuyler County Guardianship Book 1 index (Schuyler County, New York GenWeb). William was about 6 years old when her father died in 1873. Unlike his older half-sisters Arminda and Alice, William's mother was still living at the time of his father's death. However, a guardian appears to have been appointed to protect his interests in his father's estate. William married Eda G. (Last Name Unknown. She was born in 1873 and died in 1950. They are buried in Hector Union Cemetery in Hector, Schuyler County, New York (Schuyler County, GenWeb). Child of William and Eda Vaughn:
2779. (i.) SON VAUGHN6, was born by 1912 and died 1912. He is buried in Hector Union Cemetery in Hector, Schuyler County, New York (Schuyler County, GenWeb).
754. (viii.) RACHEL VAUGHN4, was born 1828 in New York and died 1899 in Burdett, Schuyler County, New York. In 1850, she lived with her parents and several of her siblings on the family farm in the Town of Hector, Tompkins County, New York (1850 United States Federal Census, Town of Hector, Tompkins County, New York, pages 387-388, 30 July 1850). She married after 1850, James L. Allen (Kern 1938). James was born 24 January 1827 and died 1 April 18__. He was buried in Burdett Presbyterian Church Yard, Burdett, Schuyler County, New York (Schuyler County, GenWeb). The transcript gives his death date as 1856, but the 1870 census and the 1893 through 1894 Hector Town Directory indicate that that his youngest son was born by 1863 (Child 1893:108; 1870 United States Federal Census, Town of Montour, Schulyer County, New York, page 528, 15 June 1870). James died some time between 1863 and 1870. Rachel was a widow in 1870. She lived with her four children in the Town of Hector. Rachel owned real estate valued at $5,000 and a personal estate valued at $8,000 (1870 United States Federal Census, Town of Montour, Schulyer County, New York, page 528, 15 June 1870). The 1893-1894 Business Directory of the Town of Hector includes:
Children of Rachel Vaughn and James Allen:
2761. (i.) ADDIE E. ALLEN5, was born circa 1854 in New York and died unknown. In 1870, she lived with her mother in the Town of Hector, New York and attended school (1870 United States Federal Census, Town of Montour, Schulyer County, New York, page 528, 15 June 1870).
2762. (ii.) MARSHALL V. ALLEN5, was born circa 1856 in New York and died unknown. In 1870, he lived with his mother in the Town of Hector, New York and attended school (1870 United States Federal Census, Town of Montour, Schulyer County, New York, page 528, 15 June 1870). Marshall married on 6 December 1882, Grace Elizabeth Sackett. The wedding was performed by the Rev. N.C. Brundage. Grace was born 30 May 1859 in the Town of Hector, Schuyler County, New York. She was the daughter of John Clark Sackett and Rebecca Bloomer (Schuyler County, New York GenWeb).
2763. (iii.) MYRON W. ALLEN5, was born 1860 in New York and died unknown. In 1870, he lived with his mother in the Town of Hector, New York and attended school (1870 United States Federal Census, Town of Montour, Schulyer County, New York, page 528, 15 June 1870). The 1893-1894 Business Directory of the Town of Hector includes:
835. (i.) SAMUEL V. ALLEN5, was born 1863 in New York and died after 1915. In 1870, he lived with his mother in the Town of Hector, New York and attended school (1870 United States Federal Census, Town of Montour, Schulyer County, New York, page 528, 15 June 1870). The 1893-1894 Business Directory of the Town of Hector includes:
In 1915, Samuel resided in Burdett, Schuyler County, New York (Kern 1938).
755. (ix.) RHODA VAUGHN4, was born 1830 in New York and died 1900 in Elmira, Chemung County, New York. In 1850, she lived with her parents and several of her siblings on the family farm in the Town of Hector, Tompkins County, New York (1850 United States Federal Census, Town of Hector, Tompkins County, New York, pages 387-388, 30 July 1850). Rhoda married after 1850, Joseph Chandler Mills (Kern 1938). He was born circa 1830 in New York and died unknown. In 1870, Rhoda and Joseph lived on a farm in Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York. Rhoda's sister Hannah Strader and her borthers Michael and William also lived in Big Flats. The Mills farm was valued at $8,200. The couple owned a personal estate valued at $1,185. The couple had one young child. They appear to have had domestic help, a young girl named Almira Kennedy. She was 15 years old and was born in New York. She lived in the Mills household. She also attended school during the census year (1870 United States Federal Census, Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York, page 44, 2 July 1870). Child of Rhoda Vaughn and Joseph Mills:
2764. (i.) CHANDLER L. MILLS5, was born circa 1865 in New York and died unknown. In 1870, Chandler lived with his parents on their farm in Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York and attended school (1870 United States Federal Census, Town of Big Flats, Chemung County, New York, page 44, 2 July 1870).
756. (x.) LYDIA MARIA VAUGHN4, was born 1833 in New York and died 1924 (Hector Union Cemetery, Schuyler County Genweb). In 1850, Lydia lived with her parents and several of her siblings on the family farm in the Town of Hector, Tompkins County, New York. She attended school during the census year with her sisters Azubah and Catherine (1850 United States Federal Census, Town of Hector, Tompkins County, New York, pages 387-388, 30 July 1850). She married on 1 July 1856, Allen George Becker, the son of George Becker and Anna Garrison. He was born 28 August 1831 (Clarke 1903) and died 1906 (Hector Union Cemetery, Schuyler County Genweb). In 1870, Allen and Lydia lived in the Town of Hector, Schuyler County (post office Burdett, New York). Allen was a farmer. He owned as farm valued at $11,000 and a personal estate valued at $1,500. The couple did not have chlidren living in the household in 1870 (1870 United States Federal Census, Town of Hector, Schuyler County, New York, page 523, 10 June 1870). Allen is included in A Biographical Records of Schuyler County New York (Clarke 1903). According to the biography Allen taught school in Schuyler County for 5 years and then turned to farming. The biography goes on to say that "He has one hundred and two acres of fine farming land upon which he has lived continuously for a third of a century. Here he carries on general farming and he also has a large apple orchard, from which he annually gathers good crops that find a ready sale on the market (Clarke 1903:234). Allen and Lydia belonged to the Presbyterian Church. Allen also served in several town positions. The biography summarizes his service as follows:
In politics he was a Whig in early life and cast his first presidential vote for General Scott. When the Republican party was formed in 1856 he joinned its ranks and has since been one of its stalwart advocates. In 1882 he was elected supervisor of the town of Hector and his term of service extended to the year of 1884. During his term he was the promoter and organizer of the first board of health of the town, the records of which stand among those of the first boards of health in the state. For many years he was a notary public and through a long period he was a a member of the town board of health. He has actively co-operated in many measures for the public good, his effotrs proving of benefit and value to the community in which his entire life has been passed and of which he is known to be a progressive and reliable citizen (
The 1893 - 1894 Business Directory of the Town of Hector included
In 1915, Lydia resided in Burdett, Schuyler County, New York (Kern 1938). She is buried in Hector Union Cemetery, Town of Hector, Schuyler County, New York (Schuyler County Genweb).
757. (xi.) AZUBAH VAUGHN4, was born 1835 in New York and died 1850 in Burdett, Schuyler County, New York. Azubah appears in the 1850 United States Federal Census as a resident of her parents household in the Town of Hector, New York. She and her sisters, Lydia and Catherine, attended school during the census year (1850 United States Federal Census, Town of Hector, Tompkins County, New York, pages 387-388, 30 July 1850). Azubah died during the 1850 census year. She never married (Kern 1938).
758. (xii.) CATHERINE VAUGHN4, was born 1837 in New York and died 1907 in Burdett, Schuyler County, New York. In 1850, Catherine lived with her parents and several of her siblings on the family farm in the Town of Hector, Tompkins County, New York. She and her sisters, Lydia and Azubah, attended school during the census year (1850 United States Federal Census, Town of Hector, Tompkins County, New York, pages 387-388, 30 July 1850). Catherine married on 31 December 1862, Hiram B. Elliot of Hector (Kern 1938; Schuyler County Genweb), as his second wife. At the time of the wedding, Catherine resided in Burdett. The wedding was announced in the Havana, New York Journal. Hiram was born 1835 and died 1905. His first wife was Ovanda Matthews. She was born in 1834 and died in 1862. Hiram, Ovanda and Catherine are all buried in Hector Union Cemetery, Town of Hector, Schuyler County, New York (Schuyler County Genweb). In 1870, Catherine and Hiram lived in the Town of Hector, Schuyler County, New York. Hiram was a farmer. The family owned a farm valued at $9,000. They had a personal estate valued at $1,400. Catherine's brother, Daniel Vaughn, lived with the family and worked on the farm with Hiram. A young woman by the name of Jenny Thompson (age 17) lived with the family and worked as their cook. Catherine and Hiram had two children together. One of Hiram's children by Ovanda also lived with the couple (1870 United States Federal Census, Town of Hector, Schulyer County, New York, page 518, 7 June 1870). The 1893 - 1894 Business Directory of the Town of Hector included:
Child of Hiram Elliot and Ovanda Matthews:
(i.) MYRTIE O. ELLIOT5, was born circa 1860 in New York and died unknown. In 1870, she lived with her father and strp-mother Catherine Vaughn Elliott on the family's farm in the Town of Hector, Schuyler County, New York. Myrtie attended school during the census year (1870 United States Federal Census, Town of Hector, Schulyer County, New York, page 518, 7 June 1870).
Children of Catherine Vaughn and Hiram Elliot:
2765. (i.) FREDERICK V. "Freddie" ELLIOT5, was born 1864 in New York and died unknown. In 1870, he lived with his parents on the family's farm in the Town of Hector, Schuyler County, New York and attended school (1870 United States Federal Census, Town of Hector, Schulyer County, New York, page 518, 7 June 1870). The 1893 - 1894 Business Directory of the Town of Hector included:
2766. (ii.) ANNA C. ELLIOT5, was born January 1870 in New York and died unknown. She appears on the 1870 census as a 4 month old infant living with her family on their farm in the Town of Hector, Schuyler County, New York (1870 United States Federal Census, Town of Hector, Schulyer County, New York, page 518, 7 June 1870). The 1893 - 1894 Business Directory of the Town of Hector included:
Samuel Vaughn was born was born 30 December 1795, in Knowlton Township, Sussex (now Warren) County, New Jersey (Kern 1938). He was the eldest of the seven children of the Rev. Daniel Vaughn and Hannah Read (widow of Benjamin Ogden). His parents marriage was a second marriage for both parties. Samuel had fifteen older half siblings from the first marriages of both his parents. It is probable that at least ten of these siblings were living in the house at the time of his birth. When he was born his older Vaughn half-siblings were Elizabeth France (born 1767), Jacob Vaughn (born 1769), Rachel Kimble (born 1772), and Richard (born 1774), Daniel (born 1777), Lydia (born 1778), Sarah (born 1780), Rhoda (born 1783), Dinah (born 1785), and John Vaughn (born 1792). Another brother, David Vaughn, was born in 1790 and died young, it is not known if he was still living in 1795. Samuel's Ogden half-siblings were Amos Ogden (born 1785), Mary Ogden (born 1789), Joseph Read Ogden (born 1790) and Sarah Ogden (born 1792).
Samuel's father was the pastor of the Knowlton Baptist church from 1785 until 1800, when the church ceased to exist (Griffith 1904:90-91). The family continued to live in Knowlton Township after the church was dissolved. The Rev. Daniel Vaughn died in 1810, when Samuel was 14 years old. His father's will named his seven children by Hannah and his ten surviving children by his first wife Dinah Waktins. The total value of the estate to $1,135.13. Daniel's will provided his "well beloved wife Hannah" with one-third of the household goods and chattels (Sussex County Surrogate Court Records, hereinafter SCSCR, File 1255). Hannah's share of the estate was $378.38. The remaining $756.75 was split by his seventeen surviving children. This left each child approximately $44.51.
Because Daniel's estate left so little to each of his children, most of them left the Warren/Sussex County area. Several of Samuel's older Vaughn half-siblings left for New York before 1800. Samuel remained in New Jersey for awhile after reaching the age of 21. He married in Sussex County, Anna Raub, the daughter of Michael Raub and Anna Kuhl. Anna was born 12 February 1797 and was baptized 19 March 1797 in the First German and English Congregation of Knowlton, Knowlton Township, Sussex (now Warren) County, New Jersey. Her older brother Michael Raub, married Samuel's first cousin (20) Mary Read3, the daughter of Samuel's uncle (3) Isaac Read2, Sr. The couple farmed in Knowlton Township for a few years after their marriage. Their son Michael was born there in 1814. He was followed by daughter Hannah in 1816. The Vaughns moved to New York between 1816, when their daughter Hannah was born in Sussex County and 1818, when their son William was born in the Town of Hector, Tompkins County, New York.
A Biographical Records of Schuyler County New York (Clarke 1903) gives the date of Samuel's arrival in Hector as 1822. However, this date is clearly in error as the 1820 Federal census lists the family as residents of the Town of Hector. The family consisted of two adults and 4 children under the age of 10. According to the census, two individuals in the household were engaged in agriculture. In 1820, Samuel lived near several members of his family. These included his mother Hannah Read Ogden Vaughn, his half-brother John Vaughn, his half sister Rachel Vaughn Kimble and Rachel's son David Kimble (1820 United States Federal Census, Town of Hector, Tompkins County, New York, page 5).Table 1: Household of Isaac and Sally Snyder in 1820
1820 United States Federal Census
Town of Hector, Tompkins County, New York, page 5
Census Individual |
Census Age |
Probable Individual |
Birth Date |
one male |
16 - 25 (1795-1804) |
Samuel Vaughn |
30 December 1795 |
one female |
16 - 25 (1795-1804) |
Anna Raub |
12 February 1797 |
three males |
under 10 (1810 -1820) |
Michael Vaughn |
1814 |
one female |
under 10 (1810 -1820) |
Hannah Vaughn |
1816 |
Samuel and Anna had two more children between the 1820 federal census and the 1825 New York state census. They were Sarah, who was born in 1822 and Amos, who was born in 1824. By this time Samuel and Anna were the parents of 6 children, all of whom were under the age of 11. Table two presents a summary of Samuel's family in 1825.
Table 2: Household of Samuel and Anna Vaughn in 1825
1825 New York State Census
Town of Hector, Tompkins County, New York
Number/Sex |
Census Individual |
Description |
Description |
five males |
Samuel Vaughn |
militia duty (18 to 45) |
qualified to vote |
three females |
Anna Vaughn |
married under age 45 |
. |
By the time of the 1830 federal census rounded around, Samuel and Anna had added two children to their household—Johnson (1826) and Rachel (1828)—and were expecting a third—Rhoda (1830). Anna had borne nine children in a 16 year period, six of them between 1820 and 1830. The members of Samuel and Anna's household in 1830 are presented in table three.
Table 3: Household of Samuel and Anna Vaughn in 1830
1830 United States Federal Census
Town of Hector, Tompkins County, New York, pages 396
Census Individual |
Census Age |
Probable Individual |
Birth Date |
one male |
39 to 30 (1791-1800) |
Samuel Vaughn |
30 December 1795 |
one female |
39 to 30(1791-1800) |
Anna Vaughn |
12 February 1797 |
one male |
19 to 15 (1811-1815) |
Michael Vaughn |
1814 |
one female |
14 to 10 (1816-1820) |
Hannah Vaughn |
1816 |
two males |
14 to 10 (1816-1820) |
William Vaughn |
1818 |
one female |
9 to 5 (1821-1825) |
Sarah Ann Vaughn |
1822 |
one male |
9 to 5 (1821-1825) |
Amos Ogden Vaughn |
1 April 1824 |
one male |
under 5 (1826-1830) |
Johnson Vaughn |
1826 |
one female |
under 10 (1826-1830) |
Rachel Vaughn |
1828 |
When the 1840 census arrived, Samuel and Anna were grandparents. Their three eldest children had left the house and started families of their own. Their son Michael and his wife Eliza Thompson had their daughter Mary in April 1840. Their daughter Hannah and her husband Frederick Strader had two children by the end of 1840: Alvira and Samuel. Their son William may have been married to Caroline Strader by 1840, but they did not have children. These three children settled in the town of Big Flats in Chemung County. Samuel is supposed to have owned 300 acres in the town of Hector and 200 acres in Big Flats (Clarke 1903). It is possible that his sons were farming his Big Flats land. While Samuel and Anna's older chldren were marrying and starting their own families, Anna was still having babies. Rhoda arrived the year of the 1830 census, and then three more children were born in 1833 (Lydia), 1835 (Azubah) and 1837 (Catherine). Catherine was the youngest of the 12 Vaughn children. The members of Samuel and Anna's household in 1840 were as follows:
Table 4: Household of Samuel and Anna Vaughn in 1840
1840 United States Federal Census
Town of Hector, Tompkins County, New York, pages 346-347
Census Individual |
Census Age |
Probable Individual |
Birth Date |
one male |
40 to 49 (1791-1800) |
Samuel Vaughn |
30 December 1795 |
one female |
40 to 49 (1791-1800) |
Anna Vaughn |
12 February 1797 |
one male |
20 to 29 (1811-1820) |
Daniel K. Vaughn |
1820 |
one female |
15 to 19 (1821-1825) |
Sarah Ann Vaughn |
1822 |
one male |
15 to 19 (1821-1825) |
Amos Ogden Vaughn |
1 April 1824 |
one male |
10 to 14 (1826-1830) |
Johnson Vaughn |
1826 |
one female |
10 to 14 (1826-1830) |
Rachel Vaughn |
1828 |
three females |
5 to 9 (1831-1835) |
Rhoda Vaughn |
1830 |
one female |
under 5 (1836-1840) |
Catherine Vaughn |
1837 |
In 1850, the Samuel and Anna were listed in the census as residents of the Town of Hector. Samuel was listed as a farmer. He possessed real estate valued at $4000. The Vaughns were household 422. They were surrounded by Samuel's extended family. His half-sister Sarah Ogden Snyder lived in dwelling 421. His younger sister Amanda Vaughn Thompson lived in dwelling 420. His half-sister Rhoda Vaughn Brown lived in dwelling 414. His brother William Vaughn lived in dwelling 410. Two of Samuel's nephews also lived near by: Henry Kimble (son Samuel's late half-sister Rachel Vaughn Kimble) was in dwelling 416 and Benjamin O. Snyder (son of Samuel's half-sister Sarah Ogden Snyder) lived in dwelling 419. Samuel and Anna's immediate family in 1850 included two of their sons—Daniel and Amos—and six of their daughters—Sally Ann, Rachel, Rhoda, Lydia, Azubah and Catherine. In addition to their eight children, Samuel and Anna's household also included a 20 year old laborer names Ira Matthews. He was a native of New York (1850 United States Federal Census, Town of Hector, Tompkins County, New York, pages 387-388, 30 July 1850). Table 5 presents the members of the household in 1850.
Table 5: Household of Samuel and Anna Vaughn in 1850
1850 United States Federal Census
Town of Hector, Tompkins County, New York, page 387B-388A
Name |
Age |
Birthplace |
Samuel Vaughn |
54 |
NJ |
Anna Vaughn |
53 |
NJ |
Daniel Vaughn |
30 |
NY |
Sally Ann |
27 |
NY |
Amos O. Vaughn |
25 |
NY |
Rachel Vaughn |
20 |
NY |
Rhoda Vaughn |
18 |
NY |
Lydia M. Vaughn |
16 |
NY |
Azubah Vaughn |
14 |
NY |
Catherine Vaughn |
12 |
NY |
Ira Matthews |
20 |
NY |
Samuel and Anna's son Johnson married Elizabeth Palmer early in 1850. He was not listed on the census as a member of their household. Their daughter Azubah died shortly after the census was taken and was buried in Burdett Presbyterian Church Yard (Kern 1938). Samuel and Anna were members of the Presbyterian Church and Samuel served as an Elder until his death in 1864 (Clarke 1903). The 1850s was a decade of change for Samuel and Anna. Although their children had started to marry and move out of the county in the late 1830s (Michael, Hannah and William). Johnson was the only child to marry before the 1850 census was enumerated. While Daniel and Sally Ann were of an age to marry, neither of them ever did. However, between 1850 and 1860 four of the couple's chlidren married. Amos married Catherine Palmer, Rachel married James Allen, Rhoda married Joseph Chandler and Lydia married Allen Becker. Their daughter Catherine married Hiram Elliott in 1862, but she was not a resident of the household in 1860. Nor was their son Daniel. The only chlid still living at home in 1860 was Sally Ann, who shaved ten years off her age on the census (see table 6).
Table 6: Household of Samuel and Anna Vaughn in 1860
1860 United States Federal Census
Town of Hector, Schuyler County, New York, page 725
Name |
Age |
Birthplace |
Samuel Vaughn |
64 |
NJ |
Anna Vaughn |
63 |
NJ |
Sally |
28 |
NY |
In 1860, Samuel owned real estate valued at $1,600. He also had a personal estate which was valued at $2,000. The census gave his occupation as farmer. Samuel had held real estate valued at $4000 in 1850. He was probably partitioning the land among his five sons none of whom lived at home in 1860. Because Samuel was a major landowner in the area (he once held 500 acres in Schuyler and Chemung Counties), he was active in civil affairs. In 1851, he served as one of the executors of the estate of Archibald Thompson of the Town of Hector, Tompkins County, New York. Thompson died on 16 December 1851. Samuel was co-executor with Ephriam Morris and James Reeve. In 1854, Schuyler County was created from a part of Tompkins County. The Town of Hector became part of the new county. Samuel served on the first Grand Jury of the newly created county (Schuyler County, New York GenWeb).
A Biographical Records of Schuyler County New York states that "He was also quite prominent in local affairs and filled a number of local offices with credit to himself and satifaction to his constituents" (Clarke 1903:235).Samuel's death was reported in the Havana
Republican, date of death was given as 2 April 1864 and age of 68 years. In 1870, Anna lived on the family farm in the Town of Hector, Schuyler County, New York. Her daughter Sally Ann (age 48) lived with her. Sally was unmarried in 1870 (table 7). Anna owned real estate valued at $2,000. Her personal estate was valued at $3,000. According to the census, Anna could not write, but she could read (1870 United States Federal Census, Town of Hector, Tompkins County, New York, pages 515, June 1870). Anna was born in 1797 and was taught to read at a time when reading and writing were taught as two different subjects. Many individuals learned to read, but not to write in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.Table 7: Household of Anna Vaughn in 1870
1870 United States Federal Census
Town of Hector, Schuyler County, New York, page 515
Name |
Age |
Birthplace |
Anna Vaughn |
73 |
NJ |
Sally Ann |
48 |
NY |
Anna's daughter Sally Ann died on 19 May 1875, she was about 53 years old. Anna was left without a companion, she died on 27 November 1876 and was buried with Samuel in Burdett Presbyterian Church Yard, Burdett, Schuyler County, New York.
REFERENCES: PRIMARY Directories Child, Hamilton (compiler)
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