I have a Vachel Ijames in my database for Davie County NC (which was part of Rowan County until 1836). He was supposedly born about 1759 in Anne Arundel Co. MD, son of John Ijames and Ariana Worthington, married Martha Cunningham 19 Sep 1791 Rowan Co. NC [marriage bond date], died 20 Jan 1833 in Lauderdale Co. AL. He may also have married Lilah Gaither.
I show five sons: Joseph, Basil Gaither, Wilson, Pearson and Burgess, and three daughters: Nancy, Elizabeth and Margaret. I found some information on them in WorldConnect, but don't know if it's accurate.
Vachel had a brother Beal Ijames who married Elizabeth Little in 1791 and is the ancestor of many descendants in the Davie Co. NC area.
I don't have any information on Vachel's military service.