SECOND GENERATION

4. Gilbert VAUGHT was born in 1756 in Hagarstown, Maryland. Researcher Jean Rhoads Camas jrcamas@liii.com He died on Jul 15 1832 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Gilbert and Mary Vought were among the more than 100 people who followed Capt. Henry Rhoads from Somerset County, Pa. to Kentucky. Gilbert went to Kentucky and was soon joined by John Vought who was presumed to be his brother, as they appeared to be the same generation.

Gilbert and John Vought appear in the 1780 tax lists of Cumberland County, Derry Township, Pa.

Gilbert also appears at one time as a Revolutionary soldier with the Penn. Militia from Elk Lick Township, Somerset County, Pa.

Gilbert Vought was active in various areas in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, and his name appears in the "History of Muhlenberg County" by Rothert. His name appears often in court records, as he was appointed guardian of the minor children of Joseph and Elizabeth Rhoads when they died in 1799. As of 7/95 his relationship to those children was unknown, other than the fact that Joseph Rhoads was the uncle of Gilberts son-in-law, David Rhoads.

Muhlenberg County Book of Court Orders, March 23, 1801, Gilbert Vought claimed right to 298 acres on Pond Creek.

Gilbert Vought is buried in Sears Cemetary, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky

Contributed by: Jean Rhoads Camas. jrcamas@liii.com

JRC References: Pennsylvania Archives Books.
Tax Lists of Kentucky and Pennsylvania 1780 and 1790
"History of Muhlenberg County" by Rothert
Muhlenberg County censuses 1810, 1820, 1830
Muhlenberg County cemetary records
Muhlenberg County book of Wills and Administrations

He was married to Mary MARTIN abtt. 1778 in Pennnsylvania. Mary MARTIN died in 1814 in Muhlenberg, Kentucky. She was born UNKNOWN in Derry Township, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. Mary Martin was the daughter of Eberhard Martin and Jacobenia Elizabeth. According to the will in the Mifflin County Courthouse, Lewistown, Pa. proved on February 20, 1784, Eberhard Martin (of Derry Township, Cumberland County, Pa.) -- son, Christopher was executor and received all of his land. Other heirs and recipients from will are: daughter, Barbara, daughter, Mary (married to Gilbert Vought), daughter, Elizabeth (married to John Vought), daughter, Rachel.

Mary Martin Vought is buried in Sears Cemetary, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.

Contributed by: Jean Rhoads Camas jrcamas@liii.com Gilbert VAUGHT and Mary MARTIN had the following children:

+34 i. Isaac VAUGHT.
+35 ii. Elizabeth VAUGHT.
+36 iii. Simeon VAUGHT.
+37 iv. Hannah VAUGHT.
+38 v. Gilbert C. VAUGHT.
+39 vi. Mary Martin VAUGHT.

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