| Notes |
- Rowena: Mr. James Warriner, one of our oldest citizens, died the 13th. He had been a sufferer from rheumatism for some time. He leaves a wife, two children, and a host of grandchildren and friends, to mourn his loss. Mr. William Vaughan of Kimble attended the burial of Mr. Jas. Warriner.
(The Adair County News, Oct 24, 1900)
- http://www.thechurchatthesprings.com/448879
History The Russell Springs First United Methodist Church was first established in 1907 in the home of Mr. & Mrs. William Vaughan with 16 members and Rev. Robert Lee Talley as pastor.B Services were held at various places before the first church building was built.
- Russell Co., KY Marriages, 1826-1865 - Vandiver-Voils
Compilation copyright 1985 Gary L. Flanagan
Web version copyright 1999 Gary L. Flanagan
I originally compiled this data during 1984-1985 from the original documents
in the Russell Co., KY Courthouse. The contents were transcribed onto index
cards, which were transcribed into typewritten form in 1985. The Web version
consists of files scanned from the typed document. While I am proofreading
this material and comparing it to the typed version as I make it available
on the Web, it is subject to error at the time of transcription, typing, and
scanning. I apologize for any errors in transcription and will correct any
if proper documentation is provided (i.e., photocopies of the records); I
will also be glad to consider adding pertinent notes.
The format is as follows:
Groom's name, bride's name. Date. Person performing the marriage. Date of
bond, surety. Witnesses. Other information (parentage, notes, etc.) Book-
page.
Vaughn, William to Evaline Bradley. October 11, 1864. Married by S.P. Collins, P.J.R.C.C., at
Joel Hopper's. Bond: Oct. 10, 1864, signed by William McFall. Witnesses: B.F. Davidson, M.D.
Hopper, others. 3-345,346.
The Somerset Journal
The Oldest Democratic Newspaper in the Mountains of Kentucky
Feese & Williams
Somerset, Ky., Friday, February 4, 1921.
William Vaughn (Contributed). On the morning of January 19, 1921, in his
90th year, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A.R. Humble. Mr. William Vaughn
heard the voice of the Master, "Well done, good and faithful servant, enter
thou into the joy of thy Lord." Mr. Vaughn was born in Russell County, April
16th, 1831, where he lived all of his life until last October when he came to
Somerset to spend the winter with his daughter and son. He was married to
Miss Sarah Evelyn Bradley in 1864 and to this union were born six children,
two boys and four girls, of whom only two are left. Mr. O.B. Vaughn and Mrs.
A.R. Humble, of Somerset. On Sunday morning before he was stricken he was at
church, as always was his custom and great pleasure having been a member of
the Methodist Church since early manhood. He ate his noonday meal on
Wednesday, apparently as well as usual, and after he with the rest of the
family, were sitting talking, no one saw the grim gaunt form that there
awaited; but the hour glass was nearly run out, and he was stricken
speechless, his quivering heart had felt the icy touch, so faint and weary he
was laid upon his bed, from which one day later he was called home to rest.
Death had no terrors for him, other than the momentary pain. He was a true
Knight of the Cross, clad in whole armor of God; and having on the breast
plate of righteousness his feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of
peace and protected by the shield of faith, and the helmet of salvation;
praying always, and watching the progress of God's marching host. His life
was marked with deep humility, his prayer, "Not my will, but Thine, be done,"
and all the power of his good life, he laid in thankful consecration at the
feet of Jesus. His sympathy was as tender and gentle as a woman's and none
ever came to him with their troubles that did not find him ready to live the
best of counsel and direction to the true source of comfort. His earthly
labors are ended. He has been called to the presence of the King, and
answering that summons, he has passed from the care of loved ones on earth,
and there are tears here; but in Heaven there are those dear ones who are
waiting and watching his coming with joy and gladness. His loving
companions, those long lost children, the many souls who had found Christ
through is counsel, all these to welcome him home. And greatest of all, the
Master's voice gave him the welcome plaudit, "Well done good and faithful
servant, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord." He held the lamp of truth
each day, So low that none could miss the way; And yet so high, to bring in
sight, That picture fair, the world's great light, That gazing up, the lamp
between, The hand that held it secure was seen.
Vaughn. The Adair County news had the following article about Mr. William
Vaughn who died at the home of his daughter Mrs. A.R. Humble this city, two
weeks ago: "The news of the demise of Mr. William Vaughn, perhaps the oldest
citizen of Russell County, reached here late last Friday afternoon. He had
gone from his home county to Somerset where his son, Mr. Otho Vaughn and his
daughter Mrs. Dolph Humble, reside, and while there he was taken sick, dying
in a few hours. He had reached the ripe age of 89, and until the last few
years had been an active and influential man in the county and in religious
affairs. He was a very ardent member of the Methodist Church and his purse
was at all times open to meet the expenses of the organization. He was a k
ind, lovable old Kentucky gentleman, his face marking him as an honest man.
The deceased spent the major portion of his life at Denmark, where he engaged
in farming. Later he removed to Russell Springs, that place being his post
office when the end came. His remains were conveyed from Somerset to Russell
Springs and after funeral services were interred in the Jamestown cemetery by
the side of his wife, who died many years ago. The deceased was an uncle of
Mr. W.T. and Solomon McFarland, of this place, both of whom attended the last
sad rites. The last time the editor of this paper talked to Mr. Vaughn was
at Russell Springs and in the conversation he said that he was ready to cross
to the other side; that he longed to be with his loved ones who had already
landed on the celestial shore."
The Somerset Journal
The Oldest Democratic Newspaper in the Mountains of Kentucky
Feese & Williams
Somerset, Ky., Friday, January 28, 1921.
Vaughn. Mr. William Vaughn of Russell Springs, Ky., who had been spending
the winter with his daughter, Mrs. A.R. Humble, died at the home of Mrs.
Humble last Friday. He was 90 years of age and had been in feeble health for
some time. Funeral services were held at the Humble home Saturday afternoon
by Rev. W.L. Clark, pastor of the First Methodist Church, of which he was a
member. The body was taken to Russell Springs Sunday for interment. Mrs.
A.R. Humble and Mr. O.B. Vaughn both of this city, are his only surviving
children. He had made it a practice for several years to spend the winter
with his children here. Mr. Vaughn was one of the leading citizens of his
county.
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