Zachariah Vaught

While living in Johnstown prior to the Civil War, Zach owned and operated a brickyard. At the outbreak of the Civil War, the area around Johnstown, Bates County, Missouri was destroyed under Order #11 since it was the battle zone between the North and South. Source: H.E. Uhland 7/13/92.

Zachariah fought under Confederate Major General Sterling Price,Commanding Missouri State Guards. Source: Kansas City Newspaper Obituary for Mrs. Mary Martha Vaught Linger, Feb 28, 1942.

(See "The Confederate Soldier in the Civil War" for information about battles fought in S.W. Missouri.......Source: R.A.J. 6/18/1991)

1870 Census indicated that he was a carpenter in Kansas City, Mo.

1880 Census indicated that he lived on Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.

1880 Census stated that Zach's father and mother were both born in Virginia

1885 & 1886/7 City Directory indicates that Zach resided at 1407 Cherry

1895 City Directory indicates that Zach resided at 627 Cypress

1897 City Directory indicates that Zach resided at 814 Elmwood Ave

1900 Census stated that Zach's father was born in Pennsylvania and his mother was born in Germany and was living at 814 Elmwood Ave, Kansas City, Mo with Abel, Mary M., John M., Homer, and Sarah E. Linger

Zach died 10 Apr 1904 of Heart Disease at the age of 74 years, 2 months, 16 days and is buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Bock G, Lot 8 (4990 Truman Blvd, K.C., MO)

Tombstone inscription: "Father" "Life's Crown Well Won, Now Comes Rest"

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