About Samuel K. Vaughan
Lived 1824 – 1872 (aged 48). Samuel K. Vaughan was a military officer.
Samuel King Vaughan (April 20, 1824 – September 28, 1872) was an American businessman and Wisconsin pioneer. He served as a Union Army officer throughout the American Civil War and was granted an honorary brevet to brigadier general. After the war, he served a term as sheriff of Columbia County, Wisconsin.
Career Vaughan joined the Union Army as a second lieutenant in the 2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment on June 11, 1861. He resigned his commission on September 16, 1861.
Vaughan died at his home in Portage, Wisconsin, on September 28, 1872, after a months-long illness.
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Who was Samuel K. Vaughan?
American general
When was Samuel K. Vaughan born?
Samuel K. Vaughan was born on 20 April 1824 in Adams.
When did Samuel K. Vaughan die?
Samuel K. Vaughan died on 28 September 1872 in Portage, Wisconsin.
What was Samuel K. Vaughan's occupation?
Samuel K. Vaughan was a military officer.
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