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 1750 - 1815 (65 years)
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| Name |
John Vawter |
| Birth |
1750 |
Madison County, Virginia  |
| Gender |
Male |
| Death |
1815 |
Elbert County, Georgia |
| Person ID |
I121 |
Georgia Revolutionary War Graves |
| Last Modified |
18 Jan 2008 |
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| Notes |
- John Vawter was the son of Richard Vawter and Frances Towles. In the will dated 25 Mar 1803 proved 29 Apr 1803, Madison Co., VA ,of his father Richard Vawter it is found: Item, "It is my will and desire that my two sons John Vawter
and Russel Vawter be satisfied with the part of my estate I have already given them." John Vaughter lived in Culpeper Co., (deed book G p 36-37. 11 May 1773 between John Reynolds, planter,) and of Brumfield parish in Culpeper Co. & he moved to Surry Co., NC then to Elbert Co., GA. His estate was passed down to the Vaughters who recently died and willed estate to State.
- Married Frankee Ward of Culpeper Co., VA. Franky (Ward) Vawter d. aft. 31 Mar 1791 (will) and bef. 7 Nov 1792 when John Vawter signed a deed on behalf of his minor children along with the other heirs of Jacob Ward in Culpeper Co. VA.
Married 2nd Joannah Vernon.
- Gwathmey's Virginians in the Revolution, p. 783 states he was a private 10th Virginia State Continental Line Regiment. Brumbaugh also mentions John Vawter as being in the Am. Revolution.
Moved to Surry Co., NC in time to serve in that county for which service he received a land grant from Charles Bruce and James Hunter (Rev Army Accts, Vol. XII, p. 45, folio 4- Division of Archives & Records, Raleigh, NC).
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