George A. Vaughan
George A. Vaughan, one of the prosperous farmers and stock raisers of Island Creek Township, in which his farm of 370 acres is located, has devoted the whole of his mature life to these industries. He was born at Wellsville, O., February 13, 1846, and is a son of Samuel and Rebecca (Walker) Vaughan.
Samuel Vauglian was a resident of Island Creek Township for many years and was a son of James Vaughan, who came from Pennsylvania and was an early settler in this township. To Samuel and Rebecca Vaughan a large family was born and the following members of it survive: James W. and George A., both of Island Creek Township; Benjamin F. and William, of Steubenville; Ross, residing in New York Citv; Harry, a resident of Steubenville; and Nevada, widow of Nesley Winters, wlio lives in Colorado. Samuel Vaughan died in 1892. He was a well known man and was engaged in farming and stock dealing.
George A. Vaughan was small when his parents removed from Wellsville to Island Creek Township and he has resided here ever since. He has carried on his large business operations, incident to owning such a large body of land, with success and is one of the financially independent men of this section. In his views on public question he is broad minded and inclined to do his own thinking which results in his casting his vote as his judgment dictates. He has acquaintances and friends in all sections of the county.
From 20th Century History of Steubenville and Jefferson County, Ohio, by Joseph B. Doyle. Richmond-Arnold Publishing Co., Chicago, 1910