Son of John A Vail and Deborah Harned.
Published: 1898 Chapman Publishing; Portrait & Biographical Record of Hunterdon & Warren County, page 345-346 Profile: Abram R. Vail
Abram R Vail: one of the honored old residents of Hunterdon County, has been engaged in farming in the vicinity of Quakertown for the past forty-seven years. He is industrious and thrifty in his methods and has accumulated a goodly competence by his own efforts. About the time the Civil War closed he turned his attention to raising of the fruits and has been very successful in this branch of agriculture; some of his time being devoted to the nursery business, with good financial results.
Our subject covers one of a good old New Jersey family, it have been represented here for several generations. The old records of the family give the following, among other dates and particulars to them. The paternal grandfather of our subject, born July 3, 1744, bore the same Christian name as himself. This ancestor married Margaret Fitz Randolph.
The early years of Abram R Vail were passed quietly upon his father's farm where his birth had occurred. He was educated in the same locality (New Market) in the public schools and later was privileged to attend one of the higher order in Dutchess County, N.Y. His father died when the lad was but nine years of age and continued to reside with his mother until 1853. At that time he stuck out for himself and coming to Quakertown, he purchased his farm where he still makes his home, and from that day to this has been occupied in thee cultivation and improvement of this place. He adheres to the religious faith of his forefathers and with his family attends the services of the Friends Meeting house. He has reared several children to lives of usefulness, has always done his duty as a citizen and strives to advance the peace and righteousness of the community, in which his lot has been cast. In 1845, Mr. Vail married Jane D., daughter of Jonah Vail of Green Brook.
Abram died at age: 76 years 9 month 9 days. His burial was recorded at Quakertown MM on 2 Dec 1899.
The Bucks County Gazette, Dec 7 1899, in Bristol, Pa. Friends Boarding House, the ministers and elders belonging to Bucks Quarterly Meeting of Friends held their meeting at Langhorne on Thanksgiving Day. Announcement was made of the sudden death of Abram R. Vail of Quakertown, N.J. who had been an elder for many years.
New Jersey, Wills and Probate Records, 1739-1991
His will was signed on 12th day of eleventh month AD 1891 (Eight years prior to actual death)
He devised his assets to his wife, Jane D. Vail , sons: Howard, Fowler and John A. Vail. Daughters: Adelia Robinson, Delaphine Trimmer, Rebecca Case, Clara Gary, and Laura Trout.
One of his last statements in his will: " My hope is that all children live in peace & harmony with each other where to gladden the declining years of their decent and excellent mother".
Source: NJ Will Probate Records 1739-1991, Hunterdon Wills Vol 19-20, 1897-1903. Page 632-634.
Published: 1898 Chapman Publishing; Portrait & Biographical Record of Hunterdon & Warren County, page 345-346 Profile: Abram R. Vail
Abram R Vail: one of the honored old residents of Hunterdon County, has been engaged in farming in the vicinity of Quakertown for the past forty-seven years. He is industrious and thrifty in his methods and has accumulated a goodly competence by his own efforts. About the time the Civil War closed he turned his attention to raising of the fruits and has been very successful in this branch of agriculture; some of his time being devoted to the nursery business, with good financial results.
Our subject covers one of a good old New Jersey family, it have been represented here for several generations. The old records of the family give the following, among other dates and particulars to them. The paternal grandfather of our subject, born July 3, 1744, bore the same Christian name as himself. This ancestor married Margaret Fitz Randolph.
The early years of Abram R Vail were passed quietly upon his father's farm where his birth had occurred. He was educated in the same locality (New Market) in the public schools and later was privileged to attend one of the higher order in Dutchess County, N.Y. His father died when the lad was but nine years of age and continued to reside with his mother until 1853. At that time he stuck out for himself and coming to Quakertown, he purchased his farm where he still makes his home, and from that day to this has been occupied in thee cultivation and improvement of this place. He adheres to the religious faith of his forefathers and with his family attends the services of the Friends Meeting house. He has reared several children to lives of usefulness, has always done his duty as a citizen and strives to advance the peace and righteousness of the community, in which his lot has been cast. In 1845, Mr. Vail married Jane D., daughter of Jonah Vail of Green Brook.
Abram died at age: 76 years 9 month 9 days. His burial was recorded at Quakertown MM on 2 Dec 1899.
The Bucks County Gazette, Dec 7 1899, in Bristol, Pa. Friends Boarding House, the ministers and elders belonging to Bucks Quarterly Meeting of Friends held their meeting at Langhorne on Thanksgiving Day. Announcement was made of the sudden death of Abram R. Vail of Quakertown, N.J. who had been an elder for many years.
New Jersey, Wills and Probate Records, 1739-1991
His will was signed on 12th day of eleventh month AD 1891 (Eight years prior to actual death)
He devised his assets to his wife, Jane D. Vail , sons: Howard, Fowler and John A. Vail. Daughters: Adelia Robinson, Delaphine Trimmer, Rebecca Case, Clara Gary, and Laura Trout.
One of his last statements in his will: " My hope is that all children live in peace & harmony with each other where to gladden the declining years of their decent and excellent mother".
Source: NJ Will Probate Records 1739-1991, Hunterdon Wills Vol 19-20, 1897-1903. Page 632-634.
Son of John A Vail and Deborah Harned.
Published: 1898 Chapman Publishing; Portrait & Biographical Record of Hunterdon & Warren County, page 345-346 Profile: Abram R. Vail
Abram R Vail: one of the honored old residents of Hunterdon County, has been engaged in farming in the vicinity of Quakertown for the past forty-seven years. He is industrious and thrifty in his methods and has accumulated a goodly competence by his own efforts. About the time the Civil War closed he turned his attention to raising of the fruits and has been very successful in this branch of agriculture; some of his time being devoted to the nursery business, with good financial results.
Our subject covers one of a good old New Jersey family, it have been represented here for several generations. The old records of the family give the following, among other dates and particulars to them. The paternal grandfather of our subject, born July 3, 1744, bore the same Christian name as himself. This ancestor married Margaret Fitz Randolph.
The early years of Abram R Vail were passed quietly upon his father's farm where his birth had occurred. He was educated in the same locality (New Market) in the public schools and later was privileged to attend one of the higher order in Dutchess County, N.Y. His father died when the lad was but nine years of age and continued to reside with his mother until 1853. At that time he stuck out for himself and coming to Quakertown, he purchased his farm where he still makes his home, and from that day to this has been occupied in thee cultivation and improvement of this place. He adheres to the religious faith of his forefathers and with his family attends the services of the Friends Meeting house. He has reared several children to lives of usefulness, has always done his duty as a citizen and strives to advance the peace and righteousness of the community, in which his lot has been cast. In 1845, Mr. Vail married Jane D., daughter of Jonah Vail of Green Brook.
Abram died at age: 76 years 9 month 9 days. His burial was recorded at Quakertown MM on 2 Dec 1899.
The Bucks County Gazette, Dec 7 1899, in Bristol, Pa. Friends Boarding House, the ministers and elders belonging to Bucks Quarterly Meeting of Friends held their meeting at Langhorne on Thanksgiving Day. Announcement was made of the sudden death of Abram R. Vail of Quakertown, N.J. who had been an elder for many years.
New Jersey, Wills and Probate Records, 1739-1991
His will was signed on 12th day of eleventh month AD 1891 (Eight years prior to actual death)
He devised his assets to his wife, Jane D. Vail , sons: Howard, Fowler and John A. Vail. Daughters: Adelia Robinson, Delaphine Trimmer, Rebecca Case, Clara Gary, and Laura Trout.
One of his last statements in his will: " My hope is that all children live in peace & harmony with each other where to gladden the declining years of their decent and excellent mother".
Source: NJ Will Probate Records 1739-1991, Hunterdon Wills Vol 19-20, 1897-1903. Page 632-634.
Published: 1898 Chapman Publishing; Portrait & Biographical Record of Hunterdon & Warren County, page 345-346 Profile: Abram R. Vail
Abram R Vail: one of the honored old residents of Hunterdon County, has been engaged in farming in the vicinity of Quakertown for the past forty-seven years. He is industrious and thrifty in his methods and has accumulated a goodly competence by his own efforts. About the time the Civil War closed he turned his attention to raising of the fruits and has been very successful in this branch of agriculture; some of his time being devoted to the nursery business, with good financial results.
Our subject covers one of a good old New Jersey family, it have been represented here for several generations. The old records of the family give the following, among other dates and particulars to them. The paternal grandfather of our subject, born July 3, 1744, bore the same Christian name as himself. This ancestor married Margaret Fitz Randolph.
The early years of Abram R Vail were passed quietly upon his father's farm where his birth had occurred. He was educated in the same locality (New Market) in the public schools and later was privileged to attend one of the higher order in Dutchess County, N.Y. His father died when the lad was but nine years of age and continued to reside with his mother until 1853. At that time he stuck out for himself and coming to Quakertown, he purchased his farm where he still makes his home, and from that day to this has been occupied in thee cultivation and improvement of this place. He adheres to the religious faith of his forefathers and with his family attends the services of the Friends Meeting house. He has reared several children to lives of usefulness, has always done his duty as a citizen and strives to advance the peace and righteousness of the community, in which his lot has been cast. In 1845, Mr. Vail married Jane D., daughter of Jonah Vail of Green Brook.
Abram died at age: 76 years 9 month 9 days. His burial was recorded at Quakertown MM on 2 Dec 1899.
The Bucks County Gazette, Dec 7 1899, in Bristol, Pa. Friends Boarding House, the ministers and elders belonging to Bucks Quarterly Meeting of Friends held their meeting at Langhorne on Thanksgiving Day. Announcement was made of the sudden death of Abram R. Vail of Quakertown, N.J. who had been an elder for many years.
New Jersey, Wills and Probate Records, 1739-1991
His will was signed on 12th day of eleventh month AD 1891 (Eight years prior to actual death)
He devised his assets to his wife, Jane D. Vail , sons: Howard, Fowler and John A. Vail. Daughters: Adelia Robinson, Delaphine Trimmer, Rebecca Case, Clara Gary, and Laura Trout.
One of his last statements in his will: " My hope is that all children live in peace & harmony with each other where to gladden the declining years of their decent and excellent mother".
Source: NJ Will Probate Records 1739-1991, Hunterdon Wills Vol 19-20, 1897-1903. Page 632-634.
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Our Father. Abram R. Vail
Aged 76 years 9 mo & 9 d's
Born 2nd M 16 1823 died 11M 15 1899
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Adelia Vail Robinson
1847–1929
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John Anthony Vail
1848–1909
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Fowler Ward Vail
1850–1936
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Franklin P. Vail
1852–1861
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Elizabeth Delaplaine "Lizzie" Vail Trimmer
1854–1946
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Howard Ellis Vail
1857–1910
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Rebecca H. Vail
1859–1860
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Rebecca H. Vail Case
1862–1949
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Amy "Clara" Vail Gary
1865–1962
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Laura Deborah Vail Trout
1867–1966
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