Nathan Carnell Vaughn b. 31 Mar 1919 Montgomery County, Tennessee, USA d. 18 May 1990 St Thomas Hospital, Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA: Smith Family Tree

Nathan Carnell Vaughn

1919 - 1990 (71 years)

Name	Nathan Carnell Vaughn [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12]
Birth	31 Mar 1919	Montgomery County, Tennessee, USA [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11]
Gender	Male
Census	1920	Montgomery County, Tennessee, USA [3]
	Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter
Census	1930	Montgomery County, Tennessee, USA [2]
	Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
Census	1940	New Providence, Montgomery, Tennessee, USA [1]
	Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
Military Draft Registration	1940	Clarksville, Montgomery, Tennessee, USA [9]
	Draft Registration - WWII
Military Service	26 Dec 1942 [4, 7, 10, 11]
	US Army - WWII; Signal Corps
Residence	May 1946	New Providence, Montgomery, Tennessee, USA [13]
	Carnell Vaughn
Census	1950	Clarksville, Montgomery, Tennessee, USA [8]
	Relation to Head: Head; Marital Status: Married to Earline
Residence	Nov 1971	Clarksville, Montgomery, Tennessee, USA [14]
Death	18 May 1990	St Thomas Hospital, Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA [4, 5, 7]
Burial	Greenwood Cemetery, Clarksville, Montgomery, Tennessee, USA [4]
		Greenwood Cemetery Clarksville, Montgomery, Tennessee Find a Grave: #12654
Person ID	I27442	A Tree Called Smith
Last Modified	21 Jul 2025

Father	Raymond Elbert Vaughn, b. 7 Feb 1898, Woodlawn, Montgomery, Tennessee, USA d. 1 Nov 1971, Montgomery County, Tennessee, USA (Age 73 years)
Relationship	natural
Mother	Fannie Russell Bagby, b. 14 Oct 1899, Lafayette, Christian, Kentucky, USA d. 15 May 1991, Montgomery County Nursing Home, Clarksville, Montgomery, Tennessee, USA (Age 91 years)
Relationship	natural
Family Residence	May 1946	New Providence, Montgomery, Tennessee, USA [13]
	Fannie and Raymond Vaughn
Marriage End	Nov 1971 [14]
	Death of Raymond Vaughn
Family ID	F12132	Group Sheet \| Family Chart

Family	Earline Virginia Looney, b. 28 Sep 1921, Clarksville, Montgomery, Tennessee, USA d. 18 Jan 2020, Waters of Cheatham Nursing Home, Ashland City, Cheatham, Tennessee, USA (Age 98 years)
Marriage	May 1946 [6, 15]
Marriage End	May 1990	Tennessee, USA [12]
	Death of Nathan
Family ID	F12140	Group Sheet \| Family Chart
Last Modified	21 Jul 2025

Event Map

	Birth - 31 Mar 1919 - Montgomery County, Tennessee, USA
	Census - Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter - 1920 - Montgomery County, Tennessee, USA
	Census - Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son - 1930 - Montgomery County, Tennessee, USA
	Census - Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son - 1940 - New Providence, Montgomery, Tennessee, USA
	Military Draft Registration - Draft Registration - WWII - 1940 - Clarksville, Montgomery, Tennessee, USA
	Residence - Carnell Vaughn - May 1946 - New Providence, Montgomery, Tennessee, USA
	Census - Relation to Head: Head; Marital Status: Married to Earline - 1950 - Clarksville, Montgomery, Tennessee, USA
	Residence - Nov 1971 - Clarksville, Montgomery, Tennessee, USA
	Marriage End - Death of Nathan - May 1990 - Tennessee, USA
	Burial - - Greenwood Cemetery, Clarksville, Montgomery, Tennessee, USA

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Obituaries		At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.
Obituaries		At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.

Sources

[S9528] Ancestry.com, 1940 United States Federal Census, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2012;), Year: 1940; Census Place: New Providence, Montgomery, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03923; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 63-8.

1940 United States Federal Census
Year: 1940; Census Place: New Providence, Montgomery, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03923; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 63-8
[S9776] Ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2002;), Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Montgomery, Tennessee; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2341999.

1930 United States Federal Census
Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Montgomery, Tennessee; Roll: 2265; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0005; Image: 479.0; FHL microfilm: 2341999
[S10231] Ancestry.com, 1920 United States Federal Census, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2010;), Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 4, Montgomery, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1756; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 137.

1920 United States Federal Census
Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 4, Montgomery, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1756; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 137
[S5190] Find a Grave: VAUGHN Nathan C 1919-1990, Nathan Carnell Vaughn (Veteran).
BIRTH: 31 Mar 1919 Montgomery County, Tennessee
DEATH: 18 May 1990 (aged 71) Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
BURIAL: Greenwood Cemetery, Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee
MEMORIAL ID: 155249107
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/155249107/nathan_carnell_vaughn
[S4648] Newspapers.com: Obituary of Nathan Vaughn • Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle - 19 May 1990, Nathan Carnell Vaughn -- The Leaf-Chronicle; Publication Date: 19 May 1990; Publication Place: Clarksville, Tennessee.
https://www.newspapers.com/image/467687222/?article=78ed63f6-af1c-460d-976e-f2b2ebe1a355&focus=0.024456836,0.7173737,0.18395272,0.9656929&xid=3355
[S9294] Newspapers.com: Marriage Engagement of LOONEY/VAUGHN • Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle - 24 Aug 1946, Earline Virginia Looney and Nathan Carnell Vaughn - The Leaf-Chronicle; Publication Date: 24/ Aug/ 1946; Publication Place: Clarksville, Tennessee.
https://www.newspapers.com/image/353471669/?article=c59da087-350c-463b-ad9f-c71085790edd&focus=0.3894541,0.07806246,0.7433221,0.46542817&xid=3398
[S10809] Ancestry.com, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2011;).

[S11596] Ancestry.com, 1950 United States Federal Census, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2022;), United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Clarksville, Montgom.

1950 United States Federal Census
United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Clarksville, Montgom

[S9506] Ancestry.com, U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2011;), National Archives at St Louis; St Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Tennessee, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 299.

U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Tennessee, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 299

[S1274] Ancestry.com, U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT ; Date: 2005;), National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland ; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe.
[S254] Ancestry.com, U.S. WWII Hospital Admission Card Files, 1942-1954, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Lehi, UT ; Date: 2019;), National Archives and Records Administration; Hospital Admission Card Files, ca. 1970 - ca. 1970; NAI: 570973; Record Group Number: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), 1775-1994; Record Group Title: 112.

[S4857] Legacy: Obituary of Earline Vaughn • Jan 2020, (Name: The Leaf Chronicle; Location: Clarksville TN; Date: 21 Jan 2020;), Earline Virginia Looney Vaughn -- Publication Date: 22/ Jan/ 2020; Publication Place: Clarksville, Tennessee.
Earline Virginia Vaughn, 98, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020 at The Waters of Cheatham Nursing Home in Ashland City, TN.

She was born September 28, 1921 in Clarksville, TN to the late Earl Looney and Beulah Adams Looney. Her husband, Nathan Carnell Vaughn preceded her in death as well as her sister Martha Looney. She is survived by her four sons: Gary (Linda), Eddie (Patty), Jeff (Teresa), and Kent (Anita) and five grandchildren: Tracy, Ashley, Matthew, Joshua and Tony.

Earline was a 1938 graduate of Clarksville High School. She was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Clarksville, an avid antique collector, and bridge player.

A private graveside service is planned for a later date. Memorial donations can be made to Ascera Care Hospice.
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theleafchronicle/obituary.aspx?n=earline-vaughn&pid=195118796

Obituary-VAUGHN Earline (Looney)
Earline Virginia Looney Vaughn -- Publication Date: 22/ Jan/ 2020; Publication Place: Clarksville, Tennessee, USA Published by The Leaf Chronicle from Jan. 21 to Jan. 23, 2020.

[S3273] Newspapers.com: Killed in Action: VAUGHN John TSGT,USAAC • Orlando Evening Star - May 1946, (Name: Orlando Evening Star; Location: Orlando, Florida; Date: 18 May 1946;), T-SGT VAUGHN KILLED.
T-Sgt John T Vaughn 23, Clarksville TN, was instantly killed Thursday morning during a huge air demonstration at the Pine Castle Army Air Field when a five-inch high velocity aircraft rocket was accidently discharged from an A-26 airplane. Vaughn wa decapitated when the rocket tore through both engine and the fuselage of another A-24 about 100 yards away and continued another 71 yards to strike the youth who was standing fire guard on a third A-26 plane. Vaughn was assigned here about two weeks ago from Eglin field and performed the duties of a groundcrew chief here. His mother, Fannie B Vaughn, lives at Rt 4 in Clarksville. The body will be shipped to his home today and will be accompanied by T-Sgt Clair E Craplin.
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93918090/orlando-evening-star/?xid=637

News (Killed in Action)-VAUGHN John (WWII)
T-SGT VAUGHN KILLED • T-Sgt John T Vaughn 23, Clarksville TN, was instantly killed Thursday morning during a huge air demonstration at the Pine Castle Army Air Field when a five-inch high velocity aircraft rocket was accidently discharged from an A-26 airplane. Vaughn wa decapitated when the rocket tore through both engine and the fuselage of…

[S619] Newspapers.com: Obituary of Raymond Vaughn • Clarksville Leaf Chronicle - Nov 1971, (Name: The Leaf-Chronicle; Location: Clarksville TN; Date: 2 Nov 1971;), Raymond Elbert Vaughn Obituary.
Raymond E Vaughn 73, died suddenly at his residence Monday afternoon. He was a retired merchant. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at McReynolds Funeral Home by the Rev James W Clegg. Burial will be in Greenwood.
Mr Vaughn was born in Montgomery County Feb 7, 1898, son of the late Thomas J and Leona Shelby Vaughn.
Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Fannie Bagby Vaughn; six sons, Carnell, Charles, Dorman D., Ray, and Larry Vaughn, all of Clarksville; Bryan R. Vaughn, Manchester, Tenn.; a daughter, Mrs. James A. Stokes, Orlando, Fla.; a brother, Lonnie Vaughn, Clarksville; two sisters, Mrs. Elliott Smith and Mrs. Clarence Bryant, Clarksville; 19 grandchildren.
He was a member of New Providence Baptist Church. Pallbearers will be WJ Souza, Levi Simpson, Billy Bryant, Tommy Roe, Joel Plummer, Paul Goostree, Rufus Johnson Jr, and James D Hamilton.
• The Leaf-Chronicle • Clarksville, Tennessee • 02 Nov 1971, Tue • Page 8
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93871112/the-leaf-chronicle/?xid=637
At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.
[S5166] Find a Grave: LOONEY Earline Vaughn 1921-2020, Earline Virginia Looney Vaughn.
BIRTH: 28 Sep 1921 Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee
DEATH: 18 Jan 2020 (aged 98) Ashland City, Cheatham County, Tennessee
BURIAL: Greenwood Cemetery, Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee
MEMORIAL ID: 236354828
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/236354828/earline_virginia_vaughn

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