Frances "Fanny" Maughan Vernon (November 24, 1872 - March 28, 1940) was an American educator. She was a prominent clubwoman and Democratic National committeewoman of Utah.

Frances "Fanny" Maughan was born in Logan, Utah, on November 24, 1872, the daughter of Charles Weston Maughan (1844-1914) and Jane Mc Kenzie Farnes (1849-1892). ^[1]

Fanny Maughan Vernon was a teacher of English and devoted her life to the study of Literature and the promotion of its study. ^[1]

She was vice-chairman of the Logan Kindergarten Association. ^[1]

She was a member of the Executive Board of the Little Theatre. She organized the Drama Clubs in various parts of the county. ^[1]

She was chairman of the Legislative Committee of the Business and Professional Women's Club. She was a member of the Legislative Committee of the State Federation of Women's Clubs. She was state legislative chairman of the Business and Professional Women's Federation Clubs. ^[1]

She was on the Democratic National Committeewoman of Utah. ^[1]

She was president of the B. Y. Literary Club, Clio Club, A. C. Faculty Women's League.

On November 23, 1898, Fanny Maughan married Peter Weston Vernon (1873-1941), prominent real estate man, state legislator and member of the USAC board of trustees. They had six children: Lais Vernon Hales (1900-1961), Aldyth Vernon Morris (1901-1997), Weston Vernon (1903-1977), Clinton DeWitt Vernon (1907-1987), Frances Imogen Vernon (1909-2009), Marjorie Daw Vernon Smith (1911-1987). ^[1]

She lived at 123 East Second St., North, Logan, Utah. ^[1]

She died on March 28, 1940, and is buried with her husband at Logan City Cemetery. ^[2]