Born in Wythe county, Virginia; son of John Payton Bailey and Nancy Ann Davidson Bailey. {John, son of Richard Bailey and Isabel Ferguson, Nancy, daughter of John G. Davidson.}
His siblings were Jonathan*, Martha, Rebecca, Archibald, Mastin, James, and John Payton, Jr.
The husband of Frances Thompson, they were married in Monroe county, Virginia, on 10 November 1814.
George C. Bailey served with the Virginia Militia during the War of 1812, with Captain Gillespie's company.**
He sold 150 acres on the Bluestone to his son Jonathan in 1848.
George sold his remaining land to Robert Williams in 1853. (Noted by Kyle McCormick, in his History, to be recorded in deed book 4 for 1853).
Land owned and farmed by George is now part of Montcalm, WV. The writings of Williams give an account of the agreement between George Bailey and Williams, when Bailey sold him the farm; as well as the agreement between Williams and Herndon; to sell this farm to Mr. Herndon prior to Williams traveling further West.
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*1. An account of his mothers' heroics just after the birth of Georges' brother Jonathan may be read in The History of Middle New River Settlements.
2.Other mention of the family may be read in the writings of Robert Hamilton Williams, of England. He was a young man of 21, traveling in America, during George Bailey's elder years. Williams' experiences on this trip were published in 1907-1908.
He said of George:
"George Bailey was a remarkably fine specimen of the Western Virginia farmer, who carried his years (he was about sixty), and his whiskey, wonderfully well. Over six feet in height, spare and straight as a shingle, with finely cut features, dressed in homespun "blue jeans" though he was, he looked a gentleman of Nature's own fashioning."
Descriptions of the property, family, neighboring families and the living conditions were written. Young Robert's observations of the country carry his opinions as well, giving historical background both informative and entertaining. One of his traveling companions remained in the community and died in Mercer county, memorial 196973420, grave location not known.
(With the Border Ruffians, memories of the far West, 1852-1868).
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The will, short and to the point, was signed and sealed by George and witnessed by sons Burrel and Thompson. It was dated 9 Jan 1866. It was proven in court on 11 June, and ordered recorded. These two sons stood for the bond and were granted certificates to obtain letters of administration on their father's estate.
All of his lands and personal property, plus furniture, were willed to George's wife, Frances, for the duration of her life.
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**In letters to the Pension office in Washington, DC, Frances gave statements that George had served and received a land warrant, and had witnesses including Wm. Herndon & Christian Peters. Her claim was denied. The Pension office acknowledged only 27 days of George's enlistment.
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The tragedies that ensued from the Civil War devastated this community and the families. We can only imagine the suffering as they lost their children, their means of living, and the communities of Virginia they had spent lifetimes establishing. ~a.a.~
His siblings were Jonathan*, Martha, Rebecca, Archibald, Mastin, James, and John Payton, Jr.
The husband of Frances Thompson, they were married in Monroe county, Virginia, on 10 November 1814.
George C. Bailey served with the Virginia Militia during the War of 1812, with Captain Gillespie's company.**
He sold 150 acres on the Bluestone to his son Jonathan in 1848.
George sold his remaining land to Robert Williams in 1853. (Noted by Kyle McCormick, in his History, to be recorded in deed book 4 for 1853).
Land owned and farmed by George is now part of Montcalm, WV. The writings of Williams give an account of the agreement between George Bailey and Williams, when Bailey sold him the farm; as well as the agreement between Williams and Herndon; to sell this farm to Mr. Herndon prior to Williams traveling further West.
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NOTES
*1. An account of his mothers' heroics just after the birth of Georges' brother Jonathan may be read in The History of Middle New River Settlements.
2.Other mention of the family may be read in the writings of Robert Hamilton Williams, of England. He was a young man of 21, traveling in America, during George Bailey's elder years. Williams' experiences on this trip were published in 1907-1908.
He said of George:
"George Bailey was a remarkably fine specimen of the Western Virginia farmer, who carried his years (he was about sixty), and his whiskey, wonderfully well. Over six feet in height, spare and straight as a shingle, with finely cut features, dressed in homespun "blue jeans" though he was, he looked a gentleman of Nature's own fashioning."
Descriptions of the property, family, neighboring families and the living conditions were written. Young Robert's observations of the country carry his opinions as well, giving historical background both informative and entertaining. One of his traveling companions remained in the community and died in Mercer county, memorial 196973420, grave location not known.
(With the Border Ruffians, memories of the far West, 1852-1868).
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The will, short and to the point, was signed and sealed by George and witnessed by sons Burrel and Thompson. It was dated 9 Jan 1866. It was proven in court on 11 June, and ordered recorded. These two sons stood for the bond and were granted certificates to obtain letters of administration on their father's estate.
All of his lands and personal property, plus furniture, were willed to George's wife, Frances, for the duration of her life.
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**In letters to the Pension office in Washington, DC, Frances gave statements that George had served and received a land warrant, and had witnesses including Wm. Herndon & Christian Peters. Her claim was denied. The Pension office acknowledged only 27 days of George's enlistment.
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The tragedies that ensued from the Civil War devastated this community and the families. We can only imagine the suffering as they lost their children, their means of living, and the communities of Virginia they had spent lifetimes establishing. ~a.a.~
Born in Wythe county, Virginia; son of John Payton Bailey and Nancy Ann Davidson Bailey. {John, son of Richard Bailey and Isabel Ferguson, Nancy, daughter of John G. Davidson.}
His siblings were Jonathan*, Martha, Rebecca, Archibald, Mastin, James, and John Payton, Jr.
The husband of Frances Thompson, they were married in Monroe county, Virginia, on 10 November 1814.
George C. Bailey served with the Virginia Militia during the War of 1812, with Captain Gillespie's company.**
He sold 150 acres on the Bluestone to his son Jonathan in 1848.
George sold his remaining land to Robert Williams in 1853. (Noted by Kyle McCormick, in his History, to be recorded in deed book 4 for 1853).
Land owned and farmed by George is now part of Montcalm, WV. The writings of Williams give an account of the agreement between George Bailey and Williams, when Bailey sold him the farm; as well as the agreement between Williams and Herndon; to sell this farm to Mr. Herndon prior to Williams traveling further West.
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NOTES
*1. An account of his mothers' heroics just after the birth of Georges' brother Jonathan may be read in The History of Middle New River Settlements.
2.Other mention of the family may be read in the writings of Robert Hamilton Williams, of England. He was a young man of 21, traveling in America, during George Bailey's elder years. Williams' experiences on this trip were published in 1907-1908.
He said of George:
"George Bailey was a remarkably fine specimen of the Western Virginia farmer, who carried his years (he was about sixty), and his whiskey, wonderfully well. Over six feet in height, spare and straight as a shingle, with finely cut features, dressed in homespun "blue jeans" though he was, he looked a gentleman of Nature's own fashioning."
Descriptions of the property, family, neighboring families and the living conditions were written. Young Robert's observations of the country carry his opinions as well, giving historical background both informative and entertaining. One of his traveling companions remained in the community and died in Mercer county, memorial 196973420, grave location not known.
(With the Border Ruffians, memories of the far West, 1852-1868).
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The will, short and to the point, was signed and sealed by George and witnessed by sons Burrel and Thompson. It was dated 9 Jan 1866. It was proven in court on 11 June, and ordered recorded. These two sons stood for the bond and were granted certificates to obtain letters of administration on their father's estate.
All of his lands and personal property, plus furniture, were willed to George's wife, Frances, for the duration of her life.
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**In letters to the Pension office in Washington, DC, Frances gave statements that George had served and received a land warrant, and had witnesses including Wm. Herndon & Christian Peters. Her claim was denied. The Pension office acknowledged only 27 days of George's enlistment.
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The tragedies that ensued from the Civil War devastated this community and the families. We can only imagine the suffering as they lost their children, their means of living, and the communities of Virginia they had spent lifetimes establishing. ~a.a.~
His siblings were Jonathan*, Martha, Rebecca, Archibald, Mastin, James, and John Payton, Jr.
The husband of Frances Thompson, they were married in Monroe county, Virginia, on 10 November 1814.
George C. Bailey served with the Virginia Militia during the War of 1812, with Captain Gillespie's company.**
He sold 150 acres on the Bluestone to his son Jonathan in 1848.
George sold his remaining land to Robert Williams in 1853. (Noted by Kyle McCormick, in his History, to be recorded in deed book 4 for 1853).
Land owned and farmed by George is now part of Montcalm, WV. The writings of Williams give an account of the agreement between George Bailey and Williams, when Bailey sold him the farm; as well as the agreement between Williams and Herndon; to sell this farm to Mr. Herndon prior to Williams traveling further West.
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NOTES
*1. An account of his mothers' heroics just after the birth of Georges' brother Jonathan may be read in The History of Middle New River Settlements.
2.Other mention of the family may be read in the writings of Robert Hamilton Williams, of England. He was a young man of 21, traveling in America, during George Bailey's elder years. Williams' experiences on this trip were published in 1907-1908.
He said of George:
"George Bailey was a remarkably fine specimen of the Western Virginia farmer, who carried his years (he was about sixty), and his whiskey, wonderfully well. Over six feet in height, spare and straight as a shingle, with finely cut features, dressed in homespun "blue jeans" though he was, he looked a gentleman of Nature's own fashioning."
Descriptions of the property, family, neighboring families and the living conditions were written. Young Robert's observations of the country carry his opinions as well, giving historical background both informative and entertaining. One of his traveling companions remained in the community and died in Mercer county, memorial 196973420, grave location not known.
(With the Border Ruffians, memories of the far West, 1852-1868).
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The will, short and to the point, was signed and sealed by George and witnessed by sons Burrel and Thompson. It was dated 9 Jan 1866. It was proven in court on 11 June, and ordered recorded. These two sons stood for the bond and were granted certificates to obtain letters of administration on their father's estate.
All of his lands and personal property, plus furniture, were willed to George's wife, Frances, for the duration of her life.
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**In letters to the Pension office in Washington, DC, Frances gave statements that George had served and received a land warrant, and had witnesses including Wm. Herndon & Christian Peters. Her claim was denied. The Pension office acknowledged only 27 days of George's enlistment.
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The tragedies that ensued from the Civil War devastated this community and the families. We can only imagine the suffering as they lost their children, their means of living, and the communities of Virginia they had spent lifetimes establishing. ~a.a.~
Family Members
Siblings
Children
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Nancy D. Bailey Walker
1816–1879
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Burrell B Bailey
1818–1883
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Charlotte Bailey Bailey
1820–1878
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Pvt Jonathan Simms Bailey
1823–1864
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John Wesley Bailey
1826–1869
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Thompson P. Bailey
1826–1899
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George Davidson Bailey
1830–1864
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Elizabeth Bailey Shrewsbury
1835–1902
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Catherine "Tealie" Bailey Bailey
1840–1923
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Council Walker Bailey
unknown–1862
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