YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

James Vail 1779–1829 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 04 Aug 1779

Birth Location: Elmsford, New York

Death Date: 1829

Death Location: Sleepy Hollow Bu, NY

Father: William Vail

Mother: Sarah Hammond

Spouse(s): Mira Wert

Children(s): James Vail

James Vail was born in 1779 in Elmsford, New York, the child of William Vail And Sarah Hammond. James Vail married Mira Maria Van Wert, and had children including James Joseph Hammond Vail. James Vail passed away in 1829 in Sleepy Hollow Bu, NY.

Find more search results for James Vail
JV

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • James Vail was born in 1779 in Elmsford, New York, the child of William Vail And Sarah Hammond.
  • James Vail married Mira Maria Van Wert, and had children including James Joseph Hammond Vail.
  • James Vail passed away in 1829 in Sleepy Hollow Bu, NY.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Vail's Ancestors

Self
James Vail
1779–1829
Birth Place: Elmsford, New York
Parents
William Vail
1745–1790
Eastchester, Westchester County, New York
Sarah Hammond
1757–
Grandparents
James Hammond
1727–1810
Nancy (Ann) Wilday
1739–1814
Great-Grandparents
Esther Storm
1696–
Thomas Wildey
1718–1776
Sarah Griffin
1720–1765
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Storm
1661–
Esther See
1673–
Richard Wildey
1689–
Patience Tatum
1698–

James Vail's Descendants

1.
JV
James Vail (04 Aug 1779–1829) m. Mira (Maria Van) Wert (Abt. 1790–)
  1. 1. James (Joseph Hammond) Vail 1810–1883 m. Jane Brown 1808–
    1. 1. Minnie Vail 1838–
    2. 2. Mary (Jane) Vail 1834–1904
    3. 3. Joseph (Henry) Vail 1835–1909
    4. 4. James Vail 1830–1894

James Vail's Timeline

3 Records

1779
04 Aug 1779
Birth of James Vail in Elmsford, New York
Elmsford, New York
1829
31 Oct 1829
Age 50
Death of James Vail in Sleepy Hollow Bu, NY
Sleepy Hollow Bu, NY
1829
1829
Age 50
Death of James Vail
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 04 Aug 1779
    Event Place: Elmsford, New York

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Oct 1829
    Event Place: Sleepy Hollow Bu, NY

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1829

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE