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4 unusual facts about William Vaughan


First Battle of Sacket's Harbor

Captain Woolsey, leaving his brig in charge of a lieutenant, took command on shore, the 32-pounder being in charge of William Vaughan a sailing master, and the other guns under that of Captain Camp.

Renews-Cappahayden

In 1615, the territory was sold to William Vaughan who initially sent settlers to Aquaforte.

Its location was reported by William Vaughan as early as 1626 when it was noted on a map as Vaughan's Cove.

William Vaughan

William Wirt Vaughan (1831–1878), member of the United States House of Representatives


Ferryland

In 1620 the territory was granted to George Calvert, 1st Baron Baltimore who had obtained the holdings from William Vaughan.


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