Benjamin Vaughan

     Benjamin Vaughan was born on 2 July 1713 at East Greenwich, Kent Co, Rhode Island.¹ He was the son of Christopher Vaughan and Deborah (?).¹ Benjamin Vaughan married Rose (?) circa 1727. Benjamin Vaughan died before 12 November 1756 at New Fairfield, Fairfield Co, Connecticut.
     According to H. Vaughan Griffin's book on "John Vaughan", that was published in 1976, there is no definitive evidence to place Dr. Benjamin Vaughan with the family of John Vaughan, who settled Newport, Rhode Island in 1638. The possible link was from John to George to Christopher, but although Christopher did have a son named Benjamin 2 July 1713, he was not mentioned in his will made 11 Oct 1751, and proved 29 Aug 1752.
Estate papers for Benjamin Vaughan give an inventory of his estate and mention sons Joseph and Benjamin. Rose, his widow was named executrix of his estate on 1 November 1756. The earliest mention in court records of his estate is 30 Dec 1756. Rose is again mentioned on 2 Apr 1757. [Fairfield County Probate Records, LDS Film #0004024]