Clarence R. Vaughn Jr. (January 22, 1921 – March 26, 2007) was an American judge and politician.[2][3] He served as a Democratic member of the Georgia House of Representatives and the Georgia State Senate.[1]
Clarence R. Vaughn Jr. | |
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Member of the Georgia State Senate | |
In office 1959–1960 | |
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
In office 1961–1982 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Rockdale County, Georgia, U.S. | January 22, 1921
Died | March 26, 2007 Conyers, Georgia, U.S. | (aged 86)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Doris Elizabeth Henson[1] |
Children | 2[1] |
Alma mater | University of North Georgia University of Georgia School of Law |
Occupation | Judge |
Life and career
editVaughn was born in Rockdale County, Georgia.[1] He attended the University of North Georgia and the University of Georgia School of Law.[4]
He became a superior court judge of the Rockdale, Georgia, Judicial Circuit.[4]
In 1959, Vaughn was elected to the Georgia State Senate, serving until 1960. In 1961, he was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives,[1] serving until 1982. In the same year, he was elected to serve as a judge for the Rockdale Judicial Circuit.[4]
Vaughn died on March 26, 2007, at his home in Conyers, Georgia, at the age of 86.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1981-1982" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ "Rockdale Historical Society to honor Clarence Vaughn". The Rockdale Citizen. May 29, 2009. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ Mecca, Pete (April 9, 2012). "Capt. Vaughn represents the best of the Greatest Generation". The Rockdale Citizen. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Clarence Vaughn Obituary (1921-2007)". The Atlanta-Journal Constitution. March 27, 2007. Retrieved December 21, 2022.