City: Nashville
VAUGHN, Robert, attorney-at-law; born Nashville, Tenn., August 10, 1856; Scotch-Irish descent; son of Michael and Emma A. (Baxter) VAUGHN; paternal grandparents David and Sarah (Thomas) VAUGHN; maternal grandparents Robert and Rebecca Boone (Mockbee) BAXTER; graduated from University of Nashville and Lebanon Law School, 1876-77, with A.B. and LL.B. degrees; began the practice of law early in life; married Eula Ramsey WILLIAMS, February 3, 1889; was Attorney-General of Davidson County, 1892 to 1902; appointed Clerk and Master of Davidson County, December 1, 1906, for term of six years; he owns and resides in the old Vaughn homestead in the 18th District, which was granted by the State of North Carolina to John THOMAS, a paternal ancestor, on the 16th day of February, 1784.
Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.
