James Simpson Vail
b. 29 October 1892, d. 10 June 1976
- James Simpson Vail was born on 29 October 1892 in New Jersey.
- James Simpson Vail registered for the draft on 5 June 1917 in Union County, New Jersey, while living with his wife and one child at 926 Park Avenue in Plainfield, employed there as a musician.
- He married Marie V. Watkins, daughter of William Benjamin Watkins and Elizabeth Partridge, on 20 November 1936 in Manhattan, New York.
- James Simpson Vail and Marie V. Watkins appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1940 in Plainfield, Union County, New Jersey, at 926 Park Avenue. Also in the household was one female domestic servant.
- He was employed as a carpet salesman, according to the 1940 census.
- James Simpson Vail registered for the draft in 1942 in New Jersey While living with his wife Marie at 926 Park Avenue in Plainfield, employed by Firth Carpet Company at 295 Fifth Avenue in New York City.
- James Simpson Vail became a widower at the 27 December 1972 death of his wife Marie V. Watkins.
- The following appeared on 29 December 1972 in the Pasadena Star-News: Marie Watkins Vail passed away December 27, 1972. She was a member of the League of Women Voters; and Linda Vistans. Survived by her husband, James S. Vail of Pasadena; daughters Edith McMurtry of Pasadena, and Constance V. Doane of San Jose; her son, W. W. Dunn of Las Vegas; five grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. At the request of the deceased there will be no funeral service. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Turner & Stevens Co., Pasadena, directors.
- James Simpson Vail died on 10 June 1976 at age 83 in Los Angeles County, New Jersey.
- The following appeared on 12 June 1976 in the Pasadena Star-News: James S. Vail passed away June 10, 1976. Survived by two daghters, Constance Doane, of Pasadena, and Mrs. Edith McMurtry, of Mexico, one son, W. W. Dunn, of Las Vegas; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. At Mr. Vail's request, no services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of your choice.
- Last Edited: 14 Nov 2014