Legislator Details
Alvin W. Bailey
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 38
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 9/29/1814
City:
County: Cayuga County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 3/6/1887
City: Hastings, MI
County: Barry County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 1/1/1887
City: Hastings MI
County: Barry County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Riverside Cemetery
Marital Information:
Married 3 times. Wed third wife, Maggie Hoonan, 6/4/1876. 1 son, Henry by 1st wife; a son & daughter by 2nd wife; 3 children (1 named Mary) by 3rd wife. 4 of these children preceded him in death.
Number of Children: 6
Background
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Occupation: businessman, farmer
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Biographical Sketch:
He moved to Marshall, MI about 1836. One of the earliest residents of Hastings, M, arriving in 1841 where he opened a store. Supervisor, Hastings Twp., 1852; first president, village of Hastings, 1855. . Went to Calif. during the gold rush.
Notable Facts:
First president of Hastings, MI, 1855.
Brother of Sen. Norman Bailey.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Federal Relations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Hastings
County of Residence Barry
District: Barry
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/2/1852
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1853
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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