Individual Details
Johan Paulus VAUGHT
(1680 - Bet 1759 and 1761)
John Paul was born in 1680 in Frankfort, Germany. "The Virginia Germans" by Klaus Wust (2nd Printing) pg 50, has John Bumgardner (prob Hans Baumgartner), native of Risenbach took his oath with him John Paul Vogt of Frankfort and Andrew Vogt of Carlsbad in Germany became subjects "when anyone took their oath in Williamsburg it was required that they state their place of birth. A descendant of Chester Vaught reported that it was a family tradition that John Paul came from Luckenberg, Germany. This small village is near Talfang which is between Trier and Cochem and near the Mosel River. Luckenberg is tto small to have a church or to appear on most maps. Any church records would be with those of Tahalfang. Dr. Hulmut Hilgenfield, a priest and local historian in Talfang, Germany did not find any Vogts in their records there. He stated that in his opinion, John Paul Vogt could have been a stranger to the District. Strangers were not allowed into the District by the Bishop of Trier who was the small Lord in charge. However, a few millers were allowed in. As strangers the millers had no rights. For example, they could not hold land. This could be one reason that John Paul Vogt Emigrated. The fact that John Paul was from Frankfort and later from Carlsbad, supports the opinion of Dr. Hilgranfield that John Paul was a stranger to Luckenberg. John Paul was married to Maria Catherina (also known as Catherina Margaret) sometime between 1704 and 1714. Their children were Catherina, Margaret, Mary Catherine, John Andrew, and John Casper. The "Charming Betty" out of London John Ball, Master, arrived in Philadelphia, PA on 11 Oct 1733 and had Johan Vogt 53, Andreas Vogt 12, Casper Vogt 16 (Source: "Pennsylvania German Pioneers" Vol 42, pp134-136) German names on the roster were Katner, Meakle, Gruber, Vogt, Leebegoot, Spag, Burger, Imler, Stoker, and Heltsell. The only German names on the ship roster later associated with John Paul Vogt was "Burger". Spellings for the Vogt name in the old records include, Vaught, Vought, Vault, Vaut, Vot, Faut, Faught, Fought, Fogt, Full, Wacht, Waught, Wocht, Nacht, Bellfaught, etc.
John Paul and his family arrived in Philadelphia in Oct 1733. By Jan 1735, John had his first land patent. So from October 1733 to Jan 1735 he arrived at, settled on, and probably built a home, on his land in an area of German settlement in the Morther Neck of Orange co., VA. Much of the land in the Morther Neck of Orange Co., VA. Much of the land in the great fork between the Rappahannock and Rapidan Rivers in what is today Madison and Culpepper Co., VA was settled by Germans. John Paul's patent for 640 acres of land in Orange Co., VA was recorded in Jan 1735. John Paul's land adjoined that of Christian Clements. Christian's land was patented 21 Nov 1734, a few months
Before John Paul got his patent. Both John's and Christian's land would today be in Madison Co., VA near the Culpepper Co., line and on State Route 609. Neighboring land owners were John Hufman, Capt Robert Green, Capt Henry Fields, Jr.,
Mr. Thornton, Capt. Benjamin Roberts, Thomas Kenerly, Joseph Bloodworth, Samuel Coleman, Conrade Amberger, and Docttennant. Christian Clements married one of John Paul's daughters probably Catherine Margret, since Christian's wife was often referred to as Catherine. The marriage probably took place before thy moved to the Great Valley in 1744. John Paul may have attended the Hebron Lutheran Church which is still in use in Madison Co., VA. John Paul Vaught and his wife Mary Catherine sold 170 acres, part of his original patent, to William Caul on 7 Jul 1744. John Paul also sold 470 acres, the rest of the patent in 1744 to John Thomas for 5 schillings. John Paul may have moved to the Massanutten Mountain area between Jul 1744 and Oct 1744. John purchased 400 acres of David Logan in the Shenandoah Valley in 1744. John patented land on a North Draft of the North River of the Shenandoah 20 Sep 1745. John Paul lived next to John Baumgartner on the North River. Christian Clements patented land on the SE side of the South River of the Shenandoah on 25 Sep 1746. In 1749 John Paul Vaught and Christian Clements had a survey run on land on the South River. John Paul died at his home in the Shenandoah Valley in 1761. When he moved there, the county was Orange. When he died there the county was Augusta. Today the County is Rockingham. John Paul's will was dated 9 Oct 1759 and was proved 18 Aug 1761. His estate sale and appraisal was dated 10 Sep 1761. Besides his sons; Andrew and Gasper, only one daughter, the one married to Christian Clements is mentioned in John's will. Therefore it is assumed that the other daughter died without issue prior to Oct 1759, date of will.
John Paul and his family arrived in Philadelphia in Oct 1733. By Jan 1735, John had his first land patent. So from October 1733 to Jan 1735 he arrived at, settled on, and probably built a home, on his land in an area of German settlement in the Morther Neck of Orange co., VA. Much of the land in the Morther Neck of Orange Co., VA. Much of the land in the great fork between the Rappahannock and Rapidan Rivers in what is today Madison and Culpepper Co., VA was settled by Germans. John Paul's patent for 640 acres of land in Orange Co., VA was recorded in Jan 1735. John Paul's land adjoined that of Christian Clements. Christian's land was patented 21 Nov 1734, a few months
Before John Paul got his patent. Both John's and Christian's land would today be in Madison Co., VA near the Culpepper Co., line and on State Route 609. Neighboring land owners were John Hufman, Capt Robert Green, Capt Henry Fields, Jr.,
Mr. Thornton, Capt. Benjamin Roberts, Thomas Kenerly, Joseph Bloodworth, Samuel Coleman, Conrade Amberger, and Docttennant. Christian Clements married one of John Paul's daughters probably Catherine Margret, since Christian's wife was often referred to as Catherine. The marriage probably took place before thy moved to the Great Valley in 1744. John Paul may have attended the Hebron Lutheran Church which is still in use in Madison Co., VA. John Paul Vaught and his wife Mary Catherine sold 170 acres, part of his original patent, to William Caul on 7 Jul 1744. John Paul also sold 470 acres, the rest of the patent in 1744 to John Thomas for 5 schillings. John Paul may have moved to the Massanutten Mountain area between Jul 1744 and Oct 1744. John purchased 400 acres of David Logan in the Shenandoah Valley in 1744. John patented land on a North Draft of the North River of the Shenandoah 20 Sep 1745. John Paul lived next to John Baumgartner on the North River. Christian Clements patented land on the SE side of the South River of the Shenandoah on 25 Sep 1746. In 1749 John Paul Vaught and Christian Clements had a survey run on land on the South River. John Paul died at his home in the Shenandoah Valley in 1761. When he moved there, the county was Orange. When he died there the county was Augusta. Today the County is Rockingham. John Paul's will was dated 9 Oct 1759 and was proved 18 Aug 1761. His estate sale and appraisal was dated 10 Sep 1761. Besides his sons; Andrew and Gasper, only one daughter, the one married to Christian Clements is mentioned in John's will. Therefore it is assumed that the other daughter died without issue prior to Oct 1759, date of will.
Events
| Birth | 1680 | Luckenberg, Thalfang Village, Germany | |||
| Marriage | 1695 | Maria Catharina | |||
| Immigration | October 11, 1733 | Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA |  | ||
| Death | Bet 1759 and 1761 | Augusta County, VA |
Families
| Spouse | Maria Catharina (1687 - ) |
| Child | John Andrew VAUGHT (1721 - 1768) |