Legislator Details

Image of Coleman  C. Vaughan
Image Description:
Coleman C. Vaughan portrait from Manual 1915 [unpaged--between p.768 and 769]

Coleman C. Vaughan
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 45

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 8/1/1857
City: Machias, NY
County: Cattaraugus County, NY
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 3/5/1936
City: Saint Johns, MI
County: Clinton County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 3/7/1936
City:
County:
Country:
Cemetery: Mount Rest Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Nettie D. about 1883

Number of Children: 0


Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: printer, journalist
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
district schools; Ten Broeck Academy

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Chancy and Mary (Hungford) Vaughan. He learned the printer's trade at the Lapeer Clarion, then worked 2 years at the Detroit Free Press, in the composing room. He then purchased the Clarion. In 1889, he purchased the Clinton Republican. He served 2 terms as president of St. Johns; and on 3 state boards. He was elected Secretary of State in 1914. He was president of a building and loan association at the time of his death.

Notable Facts:
Died of coronary thrombosis and lobar pneumonia.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Executive Business , Forestry & State Lands , Saline Interests , State Prison at Jackson , Asylum for Insane at Pontiac , Apportionment , University
Postions Held:

City of Residence: St. Johns
County of Residence Clinton
District: 15
District Description: Comprising the counties of Barry, Clinton and Eaton

Date Elected: 11/8/1910
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1911
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Committee chairmanships: Asylum for Insane at Pontiac; Saline Interests
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: State Library , Michigan Reformatory , Gaming Interests , Railroads , Normal School at Marquette , Printing
Postions Held:

City of Residence: St. Johns
County of Residence Clinton
District: 19
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/4/1902
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1903
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

MILegHdbk 1903 p.18; Manual 1915, p.758; SeekMI