Celebrating the Vail descendants and ancestors from Jeremiah and Thomas Vail of Southold, Suffolk County, NY, with special focus on the ancestors of Jeremiah Vail of Edenton NC. This site and organization were born from the creation of the book, "The Vails of Albemarle", written by Roy A. Vail, Vail Hope Ellis, and Ellen Vail Pace. Click here for the link to the Library of Congress catalog record of the book.
We welcome Vail descendants from all over the world.
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New Roy A. Vail Scholarships Awarded for 2024!! Mary Natalie Rudes & Talan Anders! The scholarship committee is pleased to award two deserving candidates the Roy G. Vail Scholarship for 2023-2024. Congratulations to Talan Anders and Mary Natalie Rudes! It is a special honor to award two scholarships this year. Both candidates are excellent students and outstanding leaders in their communities. We are proud of their accomplishments and wish each of them success in every endeavor! *************************************************************************************************************************************** Reunion 2024 Set!! @ Edenton, NC!! DATES: July 19th - 21st PLACE: Edenton, NC - Granville Queen Inn and Captains Quarters: (919) 893-4424
DINNER: TBD
*************************************************************************************************************************************** Our latest Roy A. Vail Scholarship winner announced!! Mary Natalie Rudes is our 2021 - 2022 recipient of the Roy A. Vail Scholarship! Congratulations go out to Mary Natalie for her outstanding academic achievement, community service, and exemplary record! CONGRATULATIONS!! *************************************************************************************************************************************** Reunion 2022 Set!! @ Plymouth, NC!! DATES: July 15th - 17th PLACE: Plymouth, NC - The Holiday Inn Express
DINNER: Saturday, June 16th at the Roanoke River Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
*************************************************************************************************************************************** The 2019 Vail Family Reunion had a great turnout!!! DATES: July 19 - 21 PLACE: Edenton, NC - The Hampton Inn
DINNER: Saturday evening inside the beautiful NC Historic Site, The 1767 Chowan Courthouse, along with special programming.
2019 Photos: click here *************************************************************************************************************************************** 2017 was a success!! What a great reunion at a new venue in New Bern, NC! We chose New Bern, not only because it was a new place to meet, but because our historian, George Haislip, did an incredible job of researching the "Vail" connection to this wonderful historic city! The main event was visiting the cemetery of Madame Moore, sister of our ancestor, General Edward Vail, who led the North Carolina Edenton District Militia in the Revolutionary War. Madame Moore had an amazing storied past as well. Her full name at death was Mary Vail Jones Wilson Moore. Janice Cutchin repeated her role as President and with the help of the other officers (George Haislip, Vice-President & Historian; Gail Hodges, Secretary; Kent Vail, Treasurer) planned a fantastic itinerary and dinner at the reunion! George scheduled the wonderful historic activities which included, the Christ Episcopal Church Tour, The Benners Vail Home Tour, and the very informative Trolley Tour of New Bern. This was capped off by the elegant and delicious dinner Saturday night, organized by Janice, at the Chelsea Restaurant in downtown New Bern. We celebrated the 90th birthday of our matriarch and one of the original founders and historians, Vail Ellis Hope!! We even had Vail ancestors come all the way from Anchorage, Alaska. Hats off to Marcia & Skip Stock and their daughter, Naomi! 2017 Photos: click here DATES: July 21 - 23 PLACE: New Bern, NC - The Courtyard Marriott Riverfront at 218 Front Street To read the 2017 Welcome Letter from our President, click here. Information for the Dedication Ceremony of the BG Edward Vail Historical Marker click here *************************************************************************************************************************************** 2015 Reunion links: 2015 Photos click here Link to our Acting President, Janice Cutchin's, welcome letter: click here Link to the Saturday night dinner plans: click here Link to our acceptance letter for the General Edward Vail Historical Marker: click here Link to mock-ups of the historical marker and other signage: click here *************************************************************************************************************************************** The 2013 Vail Family Reunion was a success.!! It was a bit smaller than in past years, but Janice Cutchin, our Vice-President, organized and planned an incredible Saturday evening dinner at the Chowan Golf & Country Club! Our President, Taren Vail, designed the T-Shirts this year and our Secretary, Nan Vail, organized a tour of the 1767 Chowan County Courthouse. New officers were elected, so click on the "Officers" button above to see who they are. The minutes will be posted soon. Click here for 2013 Reunion photos. Thanks Janice! If anyone else has photos they would like posted on the website, send them to skvail@comcast.net. *************************************************************************************************************************************** 2011 Reunion Photos taken by Reid Solomon. Thanks Reid! *************************************************************************************************************************************** I did not receive many photos from the 2009 reunion. If you have some that you'd like to share, please send them to me to put up on the web site - skvail@comcast.net - Link to some 2009 Photos. *************************************************************************************************************************************** Here's a link to view photos from the 2007 reunion, provided by Sandy Hawley: 2007 Photos *************************************************************************************************************************************** We are always in the process of updating the website. I welcome any questions or comments about the website. Any suggestions to improve the website are also appreciated. Please send me a message: Kent Vail - skvail@comcast.net.)
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******************************************************************************************************************************* In Loving Memory Vail Hope Ellis 4/26/1927 - 5/2/2022
Our Loving Matriarch, Vail Hope Ellis, has gone to join her husband in heaven at 12:30am on May 2nd, 2022. She was one of the authors of the "The Vail's of Albemarle" written along with Roy A. Vail and Ellen Vail Pace which was the catalyst for the creation of this wonderful family group. She was obviously and absolutely more than just an author of the book, though. She was our leader, our mentor, our historian, our backbone, and the light of our group! She was loved and appreciated by all who knew her. She leaves a great legacy to her family as well as to her extended Vail family. Her obituary is posted here: https://www.richandthompson.com/tributes/Carolynne-Ellis
******************************************************************************************************************************* Reunion 2022 At Plymouth, NC - July 15th - July 17th - Holiday Inn Express Please book your rooms at the Holiday Inn Express as soon as possible. We have a block set aside for $109 a room. Just mention the "Vail Reunion". Address: 840 US Highway 64 W, Plymouth, NC 27962 Phone: (855) 516-1090
******************************************************************************************************************************* In Loving Memory Joan Atkinson Gifford 11/13/1934 - 1/2/2020
Dearest Friends, It is with a heavy heart that I let you know that my precious sister, Joan, departed this life yesterday around 6 pm in San Antonio. Her daughter, Ashley, called her on New Year's Day; with no answer, she rushed to her apartment finding her slumped in a chair. She was taken to a nearby hospital immediately, but never regained consciousness for 2 days. So maybe it was �meant to be.� As soon as Ashley & Charles can get a plan together, I will be going there for a Memorial Service in the Chapel at the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas. I always enjoyed attending services there with Joan whenever I visited. It is a delightful, little Chapel in a beautiful setting on a high hill overlooking San Antonio. She wished to be cremated, with ashes scattered in the Garden around the Chapel. Joan had a wonderful, adventurous life with an outstanding and meaningful career, and leaves behind two wonderful children, 4 grandchildren and a host of lifetime friends. I will miss her dearly, as she was the �closest� thing to me since our parents died. I know she always loved and admired each of you and knew �how Special� you are to me. With much love and deep devotion, Janice Link to Joan's Obituary:https://www.missionparks.com/obituaries/Joan-Gifford/#!/Obituary ******************************************************************************************************
2019 Vail Family Reunion July 19 - 21
******************************************************* Madame Moore Dedication March 24th, 2019
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