George H. Vaughn Jr.

Harold George Vaughn Jr. (April 4, 1939 – June 2, 2026) was an American politician and sheriff.[1]

Life and career

Vaughn was born in Vinita, Oklahoma, on April 4, 1939. In 1969, he was elected as the youngest Sheriff in Oklahoma.[2]

He was a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (1973–1995).[3][4]

Vaughn died on June 2, 2026, at the age of 87.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "State Rep. George Vaughn of Vinita".
  2. ↑ Office, Craig County Sheriff's. "History of Craig County Sheriff's Office". Craig County Sheriff's Office. Retrieved 2026-06-30.
  3. ↑ Peters, Shawn Francis (2008). When Prayer Fails: Faith Healing, Children, and the Law. Oxford University Press, USA. ISBN 978-0-19-530635-4.
  4. ↑ Congress, United States (1977). Congressional Record: Proceedings and Debates of the ... Congress. U.S. Government Printing Office.
  5. ↑ "Obituary information for George Vaughn". www.highsmithfh.com. Retrieved 2026-06-30.