Alfred Morris Vail Sr., 90, went to be with the Lord surrounded by those who loved him dearly. A beloved father and grandfather he will be missed immensely. Proud Navy veteran he served in World War ...

This collection contains papers concerning the invention and development of the telegraph by Samuel F. B. Morse, Alfred Vail, and others, especially Vail's work with telegraph instruments and ...

Now that's a rousing way to end Black History Month! The Alfred Vail Blues Band--comprising teachers from the Alfred Vail School in Morris Plains--gave K-2 students a foot-stomping blues demonstration ...

In honor of Mother's Day, the Alfred Vail School Home School Association in Morris Township organized a food drive to benefit the Interfaith Food Pantry of Morris County. During the week of May 5th, ...

MORRIS TWP. — Outdoor classrooms are common in warm, dry climates outside of New Jersey. But now, at least one school in Morris County has a special place where students can learn while enjoying fresh ...

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Tom died peacefully in his home after a very long and valiant battle with lung cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Vail and his brother, James Vail. He is survived by his mother, ...

Alfred Vail (1807-1859) was born in Morristown, New Jersey, where his father was owner of the Speedwell Iron Works. After working in his father's shop and preparing for the Presbyterian ministry, ...