Charles H. Vail
Charles Henry Vail (April 28, 1866 – June 16, 1924) was an American Universalist Church of America, Universalist clergyman and Christian socialism, Christian socialist political activist and writer. Vail is best remembered as the first National Organizer of the Socialist Party of America and as a candidate of that party for Governor of New Jersey. Biography Early years Charles Henry Vail was born in Tully (village), New York, Tully, New York on April 28, 1866. He attended public school in Tully and learned the trade of Cooper (profession), barrelmaker upon completion, working with his father for several years in that field."Life of Charles H. Vail," ''The Socialist'' (Seattle), whole no. 108 (August 31, 1902), pg. 2. Vail also showed considerable aptitude in the field of music and so he went to New York City to study under Dr. H.R. Palmer, a course which he completed in 1885. Thereafter, he taught large classes in both vocal and instrumental music throughout New York City. In ...
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