Alfred Vail. World of Invention. Retrieved 1 June 2008 – via BookRags.com. Alfred Vail was born on September 25, 1807, in Morristown, New Jersey, where his father, Stephen, operated the Speedwell Iron Works.
"Invention of the Telegraph". parks.morris.nj.us. Historic Speedwell – Morristown, New Jersey. The Speedwell Village, Joint Free Public Library of Morristown, and Morris Township. 1981. Archived from the original on 21 March 2005.
"Invention of the Telegraph". parks.morris.nj.us. Historic Speedwell – Morristown, New Jersey. The Speedwell Village, Joint Free Public Library of Morristown, and Morris Township. 1981. Archived from the original on 21 March 2005.