Vernon H. Vaughan
Vernon H. Vaughan (February 11, 1838 – December 4, 1878) was an American political leader. Born in Mount Meigs, Alabama, he served as Utah territorial secretary to Governor John Shaffer, and after Shaffer's untimely death in office, President Ulysses S. Grant appointed Vaughan to fill the vacancy as acting governor. He served three uneventful months and was not reappointed.[1][2] He died on December 4, 1878 in Sacramento, CA.
Vernon H Vaughan | |
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| Governor of Utah Territory | |
| In office October 31, 1870 – February 1, 1871 | |
| Preceded by | John Shaffer |
| Succeeded by | George Lemuel Woods |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 11, 1838 Mount Meigs, Alabama |
| Died | December 4, 1878 (aged 40) |
Event of Consequence
The only event of consequence during Vernon's administration was the Wooden Gun Rebellion, which, according to John Shaffer's proclamation, was an illegal drill by members of the Nauvoo Legion on November of 1870. Nevertheless, the accused were all arrested and tried, yet later all released.[3]
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by John Shaffer |
Governor of Utah Territory 1870–1871 |
Succeeded by George Lemuel Woods |
Governors of Utah | ||
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