William Wirt Vaughan

William Wirt Vaughan
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Tennessee's 8th district
In office
March 4, 1871  March 3, 1873
Preceded byWilliam J. Smith
Succeeded byDavid A. Nunn
Personal details
Born(1831-07-02)July 2, 1831
LaGuardo, Tennessee, US
DiedAugust 19, 1878(1878-08-19) (aged 47)
Crockett County, Tennessee, US
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materCumberland University
Profession
  • lawyer
  • politician
  • railroad president

William Wirt Vaughan (July 2, 1831 – August 19, 1878) was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 8th congressional district of Tennessee.