Umatilla County OR Archives Biographies.....Hailey, Jr., John October 23, 1859 - 
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Author: Colonel William Parsons

Page 415, 416

JOHN HAILEY, Jr.
	It is with pleasure that we accord to the man whose name initiates 
this paragraph space in these continuing records of our county, both because 
of the prominent public positions he has faithfully filled, as well as being 
the possessor of rare capabilities and executive force, coupled with moral 
integrity and probity that are unquestioned.
	Oregon is his native state, while Jackson is the town and October 23, 
1859, the time of his birth. For four years he remained in the place of his 
birth and then was brought by his parents to Umatilla county, remaining here 
for three years.  After this his family migrated to Boise, Idaho, where the 
subject of this sketch finished the education begun in Umatilla county. His 
training in Boise was in the school held in the wing of St. Michael’s church 
of the Episcopal denomination.  In the spring of 1876 he graduated from this 
institution and went to work on his father’s stock ranch for two years.  In 
1878 his father purchased the extensive stage routes of the west and his son 
was installed as division agent, later taking the weighty position of 
assistant superintendent, in which capacity he had charge of all their lines 
in Oregon, Utah, Washington, Idaho, Nevada and California. The arduous and 
intricate duties of this position were wisely and faithfully performed by him 
until 1885, when they withdrew their stock from the main lines on account of 
encroaching railroads. After this he was warden of the Idaho penitentiary 
until 1889, also holding the chief deputyship of the United States marshal.  
In the fall of 1889 he returned to Pendleton and accepted the position of 
deputy sheriff under W. D. Furnish, serving four years. Succeeding this he was 
elected as city recorder and police judge for two years. During the intervals 
he has occupied himself with real estate and insurance, continuing to hold his 
companies until the present. In 1899 he was appointed United States 
commissioner, of which office he is still the incumbent.
	His marriage occurred in Salt Lake City in June, 1883, when Miss 
Paralee Kimball became his bride.  The following children have come to bless 
the union: J. Berkeley; Paralee; Roy, deceased.  Mr. Hailey is affiliated with 
the I. O. O. F., Eureka Lodge, No. 32, in which he holds the position of 
secretary; also with the Native Sons of Oregon, Cabin No. 10; and the 
Artisans.  His family are members of the Episcopalian church, in the affairs 
of which they take a lively interest.  He stands at the head in the social 
realm and is an excellent entertainer, while he enjoys the confidence of the 
people and the esteem of all.



Additional Comments:
An Illustrated History of Umatilla County by Colonel William Parsons and of 
Morrow County by W. S. Shiach with a brief outline of the early history of the 
State of Oregon.  W. H. Lever, Publisher  1902.


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