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January 7, 1927 Ben J. Vaughan Pioneer Citizen Laid To Rest Near Old Home Ben Vaughan, a pioneer farmer and stockman of Grady County and for many years lived in the Vaughan Community near Alex, died at his home in Roswell, New Mexico, Friday night, Dec. 31, 1926, aged 72 years. The remains, accompanied by his family arrived in Chickasha Sunday and the funeral services were held at the Anderson Chapel Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, and the remains were laid to rest in the family cemetery at the mouth of the Little Washita northeast of Ninnekah, which is one of the county's oldest burying grounds. Mr. Vaughan was born in Missouri and came to Oklahoma when 18 years old, settling near Ardmore, where he engaged in the cattle business. He was at one time one of the states wealthiest citizens. He was first united in marriage to Miss Emily Burney, to them were born three sons, Oscar and Ed of Chickasha, and Grover of Plainview, Texas. Soon after his marriage he settled on a large ranch near Alex where he built one of the farm homes in this section of the state. In 1900 he was married to Miss Lizzie Coldassures who with her three daughters and two sons survive him. About seven years ago he was stricken with paralysis and moved to New Mexico, in hopes of regaining his health, and for a time he seemed to improve, but no permanent benefit resulted. He grew seriously ill and his family was called to his bedside early last week and he passed away surrounded by his loved ones. Mr. Vaughan was a Mason, having been connected with that order for many years. He was one of the first to organize a school in this section, and the Vaughan school district was named for him. He was an asset to the community before ill health and reverses came, and was directly interested in many things that we of the present day enjoy as a heritage from the early settler. |
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