Person:Jackson Vail (1)

Jackson Abram VAIL, son of J. Y., was born February 25, 1815, and died April 15, 1871. He married Abbie G. LANGDON, October 2, 1837, and after her death married Sarah ANGIER. His daughter Helen M. married William H. BLAKE, of Swanton, and his daughter Sarah A. married Homer W. VAIL, of Pomfret. J. A. VAIL was admitted to Washington County bar, April term, 1837. He was a brilliant lawyer, but his habits were such that he threw away his great opportunities. He was greatly interested in the Canadian Rebellion of 1837. He represented Montpelier in 1849 and 1850. He was as near a genius as any man who ever practiced at the Washington County bar, and when he was himself was the equal in the court-room of any man who appeared there in his day.