1931
October 14, 1931
Cumberland Presbytery - Words Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Barren County, Kentucky

The time having arrived for this "Special Hour" an opportunity was given for any one wishing to converse with this Presbytery as to an internal call to the gospel ministry, to do so.

Bro. J. M. Vaughn came forward and presented himself at the bar of Cumberland Presbytery.

The Moderator named Rev. E. L. Freeman to question Bro. Vaughn.

J. M. Vaughn was born in Green County, Kentucky, December 5, 1900, was converted at Salem Church during a revival held there by Rev. G. T. Piper and Rev. N. A. Johnson. He was reclaimed at the age of 17. He is a member of Salem Church. He is a married man. He has an eight grade plus education. He is an ex-school teacher. His post office address is Gumsville, Ky.

Motion made and duly seconded to receive Bro. Vaughn under the care of this Presbytery as a candidate for the ministry. Motion carried.
[Source: Minutes of Cumberland Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, October 14, 1931, page 338]

1932
October 11-12, 1932
Cumberland Presbytery - Salem Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Green County, Kentucky

The report of the Committee on Theology and Literature was read and its recommendations concurred in. The report is as follows:

We your Committee on Theology and Literature submit the following report.

We met Oct. 10, 1932 for the examination of the Probationers of Cumberland Presbytery. Bro. J. M. Vaughn and Bro. James Myers were the only candidates present. These brethern have been doing quite a bit of preaching the past six months and show suitable proficiency we believe for licensing them for the Gospel ministry.

W recommend that this Presbytery set an hour for licensing of these brethren at this sittings of Presbytery.
Respectfully submitted
A. B. Hiser, Chairman
D. D. Higgason
B. L. DeSpain

The Moderator appointed Rev. A. B. Hiser to preside at the licensing of Bro. J. M. Vaughn and Bro. James Myers, tomorrow morning at 9:00.
[Source: Minutes of Cumberland Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, October 11-12, 1932, page 356]

The time having arrived for the licensing of Bro. James Myers and Bro. J. M. Vaughn, Rev. A. B. Hiser presided and licensed Bros. Myers and Vaughn to preach the gospel. Prayer by Rev. A. B. Hiser. Song, "Glory to His Name." Here the right hand of Christian fellowship was given Bros. Myers and Vaughn.
[Source: Minutes of Cumberland Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, October 12, 1932, page 360]

1933
October 7-9, 1933
Cumberland Presbytery - Cedar Flat Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Metcalfe County, Kentucky

The ordination sermon for the ordination of Brother J. M. Vaughn was preached by Rev. V. A. Jones at this time. Songs: "I Must Tell Jesus" and "Where He Leads Me I'll Follow." Scripture lesson - fifteen verses of third chapter of Matthew. Subject: "The Ministry of John the Baptist."
[Source: Minutes of Cumberland Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, October 9, 1933, page 387]

1975

DEATH. J. M. Vaughn, 74, a veteran minister of the church, died in Campbellsville, KY, April 5. Although he was retired he had preached at the Liberty CP Church at Campbellsville on the previous Sunday.

His funeral was held at the Liberty Church.

His survivors include his wife, a daughter Mildred Vaughn, and a son John W. Vaughn, both of Campbellsville. Also a married daughter.
[Source: The Cumberland Presbyterian, May 1, 1975, page 4]

John William Vaughn
[son of ? Vaughn and ? ?]
born:
died:
buried:
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wife: Mary Valumniu
[daughter of ? Valumniu and ? ?]
born:
died:
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Children of John William Vaughn and Mary Valumniu Vaughn:

1. John Mitchell Vaughn
Cumberland Presbyterian Minister
born: 5 December 1900 - Green County, Kentucky
died: 5 April 1975 - Campbellsville, Taylor County, Kentucky
buried: Brookside Cemetery - Campbellsville, Taylor County, Kentucky
married: 5 February 1921
wife: Lora Edna Overfelt
[daughter of Thatcher L. Overfelt and Delia Hensley]
born: 17 January 1905 - Hart County, Kentucky
died: 25 June 1996 - Lexington, Kentucky
buried: Brookside Cemetery - Campbellsville, Taylor County, Kentucky

Children of John Mitchell Vaughn and Lora Edna Overfelt Vaughn:

1.1. Mildred Vaughn

1.2. John William "Bill" Vaughn
wife: Helen Newton

1.3. Mary Joan Vaughn
husband: Charles David Lewis

2. Robert Vaughn
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3. Henry Vaughn
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4. Nora Vaughn
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5. Lavlett Vaughn
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6. Oakley Vaughn
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7. Minnie Vaughn
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