John C. Vaughn

John C. Vaughn
BornFebruary 24, 1824
Monroe County, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedSeptember 10, 1875 (1875-09-11) (aged 51)
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States
Confederate States
Service / branchUnited States Volunteers
Confederate States Army
Years of service1847-1848
1861-1865
RankCaptain
Brigadier-General
Battles / warsMexican–American War
American Civil War

John Crawford Vaughn (February 24, 1824 – September 10, 1875) was a Confederate cavalry officer from East Tennessee. He served in the Mexican–American War, prospected in the California Gold Rush, and participated in American Civil War battles including First Manassas, Vicksburg, Piedmont and Saltville.