John Vaughn (1628–1687) was born in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States and died in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Vaughn 1628–1687

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 Oct 1628 · Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States

Died 23 Jul 1687 · Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA

Father John Vaughn

Mother Margaret Pennant

Spouse Gillian Touzar

Children Mary Vaughan

Records

Millennium File U.S., New England Marriages Prior … North America, Family Histories Ancestry Family Tree

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Biography

The story of John Vaughn began in 1628 in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. John Vaughn married gillian touzar, and had children including mary vaughan. John Vaughn passed away in 1687 in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.

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Life Timeline

1628

Birth of John Vaughn in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States

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1687

Death of John Vaughn in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Vaughn

This ancestor line traces from Bodean, Anglesey, Wales (1465) to Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States (1628) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Vaughn (1628–1687) was born in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States and died in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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