Samuel K. Vaughan facts for kids
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Samuel K. Vaughan
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| Sheriff of Columbia County, Wisconsin | |
| In office January 7, 1867 – January 4, 1869 |
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| Preceded by | P. P. Pool |
| Succeeded by | Oliver H. Sorrenson |
| Wisconsin Circuit Court Clerk for Columbia County | |
| In office January 1, 1855 – January 3, 1859 |
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| Preceded by | Arthur W. Delaney |
| Succeeded by | A. Morehouse |
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| Born | April 20, 1824 Adams, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | September 28, 1872 (aged 48) Portage, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Silver Lake Cemetery, Portage, Wisconsin |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
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| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Samuel King Vaughan (April 20, 1824 – September 28, 1872) was an American businessman and an early settler in Wisconsin. He was a brave officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He even earned an honorary promotion to a high rank called brevet brigadier general. After the war, he served as the sheriff of Columbia County, Wisconsin.
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Samuel Vaughan's Military Service
Samuel Vaughan started his military career in the Union Army on June 11, 1861. He joined as a second lieutenant in the 2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. After a short time, he left this position.
He rejoined the army on March 31, 1862. This time, he was a captain in the 19th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. He worked hard and was promoted to major in January 1864.
Key Battles and Achievements
Major Vaughan took part in important battles, including the Siege of Petersburg. This was a major event during the Civil War.
When the Union Army took control of Richmond, Virginia, on April 3, 1865, his regiment was among the first to arrive. Samuel Vaughan had the special honor of raising his regiment's flag at the city hall. This was a very proud moment for him and his unit.
Later that month, he took command of his regiment. He was promoted again to lieutenant colonel in May 1865.
Becoming a Brevet General
Samuel Vaughan left the volunteer army on August 9, 1865. He received an honorary promotion to brevet colonel on the same day. A "brevet" rank is an honorary promotion. It means you are recognized for bravery or good service.
On February 21, 1866, President Andrew Johnson nominated him for another honorary rank. He was to become a brevet brigadier general. The United States Senate approved this on April 10, 1866. This was a great honor for his service during the war.
Life After the War
After his military service, Samuel Vaughan continued to be active in public life. He served a term as the sheriff of Columbia County, Wisconsin.
Samuel Vaughan passed away at his home in Portage, Wisconsin, on September 28, 1872. He had been ill for several months.
