Born in North Wales, Vaughan emigrated with his parents to the United States in 1831 and settled in Remsen, New York.
In 1864, he moved to the town of Burns, La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
Vaughan served as justice of the peace for the town of Burns.
Vaughan died at his home in the town of Burns, Wisconsin.
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