Reunion at home of E.L. Bailey; Jackson Par., Ouachita Par., LA
Submitter: Sharon K. Ray
Source: Monroe News Star
Date: 21 Mar 2003


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Jonesboro, La., April 24, 1935- On April 24, a family reunion was held at
the home of E.L. Bailey, near Quitman, in Jackson parish, celebrating the
90th birthday of his father, W.F. Bailey. Dinner was served in old-fashioned
picnic style under the trees on the lawn. A birthday cake with 91 candles on
it had its place in the center of the table. Those enjoying the day with
this old Confederate veteran were his four children, E.L. Bailey and family
of Quitman, G.W. Bailey and family of Beech Springs, W.J. Bailey of Arcadia
and Mrs. Will McGuire and family of Simsboro; 12 grandchildren, and four
great grandchildren. Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren were not
able to attend.