Biographical Sketch of J. A. Bailey, Rush Township, Buchanan County, MO

>From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph
Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri.
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J. A. Bailey, dealer in general merchandise, East Atchison, was born
March 24, 1842, in Monroe County, Kentucky, and at seven years of age
moved to Jackson County, Tennessee, with his parents.  Came from there
to Platte County, Missouri in 1850.  He spent his boyhood days on a 
farm and received his education in the common subscription schools of
early days.  His father died in 1858, and John, being the eldest of 
the sons at home, took the care of the farm and followed agricultural
pursuits until January 26, 1872.  Then formed a partnership with E. C.
Wells in the mercantile business, which they carried on until January
21, 1880, when they were burned out.  Mr. Bailey then bought Mr. Well's
interest and started on his own account.  He is a Knight in the Masonic
order, also a member of the Knights of Honor and A.O.U.W.  Mr. Bailey
was married on December 15, 1872, to Miss Louisa Robb, a native of 
Louisiana.  She was born April 16, 1854.  They have had four children:
Musadora, John S., William E. and Joseph L.

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