Burrill Thomas Bailey (1837 - 1917)

Born 24 Dec 1837 in Hillsdale, Michigan, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Mary (Haynes) Bailey — married 7 Mar 1869 (to 19 Jan 1905) in Hillsdale, Michigan, United States

Descendants

Died 15 Oct 1917 at age 79 in Wrights, Santa Clara, California, United States

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Biography

Burrill Thomas Bailey, son of John Bailey and Polly Eaton, was born on 24 Dec. 1837 in Hillsdale, Michigan, United States.^[1] His father died in 1845.^[2]

1850, Wheatland, Hillsdale County, Michigan

In the 1850 census Burrel (age 12) was in Wheatland, Hillsdale, Michigan, United States.^[3]

Name	Sex	Age	Occupation	Birth Place
Polly Bailey	F	45		New York
Elvira Bailey	F	20		New York
Francis J Bailey	M	18		New York
Joshua E Bailey	M	16		New York
Lydia J Bailey	F	14		Michigan
Burrel T Bailey	M	12		Michigan
Melvin L Bailey	M	10		Michigan
Lucy A Bailey	F	7		Michigan
Andrew J Eaton	M	26		New York
Joshua Eaton	M	75		Massachusetts
Polly Eaton	F	78		Connecticut

Education

Burrill attended Hillsdale College in Wheatland, Michigan.^[4]

1860, Wheatland, Hillsdale County, Michigan

At age 22, he was a day laborer, living in the household of his mother. ^[5]

Name	Sex	Age	Occupation	Birth Place
Polly Bailey	F	55		New York
Barrett P Bailey	M	22		Michigan
Melvin L Bailey	M	20		Michigan
Lucy A Bailey	F	17		Michigan
Polly Eaton	F	88		Connecticut
Alvira M Eaton	F	30		New York
Byron B Eaton	M	2		Michigan

Civil War Draft Registration

Burrel registered for the Civil War draft in Wheatland, Hillsdale, Michigan, June 1863.^[6]

Marriage

He married Mary Haynes, widow of his brother, Francis J. Bailey 7 March 1869 in Hillsdale, Michigan.^[7]

1870, Wheatland, Hillsdale, Michigan

In the 1870 census Thomas (age 32), Clergyman, was in Wheatland, Hillsdale, Michigan.^[8]

Name	Sex	Age	Occupation	Birth Place
Thomas Bailey	M	32	Clergyman	Michigan
Mary Bailey	F	32	Keeping House	Michigan
Ida Bailey	F	11	At School	Michigan
Jane Bailey	M	10	At School	Michigan
John Bailey	M	8	At School	Michigan
Elbert Bailey	M	3	At Home	Michigan

1880, Rollin, Lenawee, Michigan

In the 1880 census Barrill (age 42), Minister, was the married head of household in Rollin, Lenawee, Michigan, United States.^[9]

Name	Sex	Age	Status	Relation	Occupation	Birth Place
Barritt T. Bailey	M	42	Married	Head	Minister	Michigan
Mary Bailey	F	42	Married	Wife	Keeping House	Michigan
John M. Bailey	M	19	Single	Son	Works On Farm	Michigan
Elbert F. Bailey	M	13	Single	Son	At School	Michigan
Leroy Bailey	M	8	Single	Son	At School	Michigan
Burnice Bailey	F	5	Single	Daughter		Michigan

1891, California Voter Registration

Burril was registered to vote on 28 November 1891 in Crandalville, Santa Clara, California, United States.^[10]

Event Type	Voter Registration
Name	Burril Thomas Bailey
Age	53
Event Date	28 Nov 1891
Event Place	Crandalville, Santa Clara, California, United States
Precinct	Crandalville
Nationality	Michigan
Birth Year (Estimated)	1838
Birthplace	Michigan
Occupation	Bookkeeper
Height	5' 91/2"
Complexion	Light
Eyes	Brown
Hair	Gray

1894 San Jose City directory

Burrill was living on Race Street near Parkmoor Ave. He was employed by Caton's Foundry and Machine Company as a secretary.^[11]

1900, San Jose, Santa Clara, California

In the 1900 census Burrill (age 62), Book-Keeper, was the married head of household in San Jose, Santa Clara, California.^[12]

Name	Sex	Age	Status	Relation	Occupation	Birth Place
Burnill Bailey	M	62	Married	Head	Book-Keeper	Michigan, USA
Mary H Bailey	F	62	Married	Wife		Michigan, USA
Leroy Bailey	M	27	Single	Son	Book-Keeper	Michigan, USA
Ethel M Stewart	F	22	Single	Granddaughter		Michigan, USA

1902, California Voter Registration

Burrill was a registered voter 1902 in Santa Clara, California, United States.^[13]

1905

Mary left him a widower 19 January 1905.^[14]

1910, San Jose, Santa Clara, California

Burrill's son, Leroy, and family were living in Burrill's home on Race Street along with his brother, Melvin.^[15]

Name	Sex	Age	Status	Relation	Occupation	Birth Place
Lee R Bailey	M	39	Married	Head	Book Keeper	Michigan
Mary E Bailey	F	35	Married	Wife		Pennsylvania
Ruth M Bailey	F	8	Single	Daughter		California
Burrill T Bailey	M	72	Widowed	Father		Michigan
Melvin L Bailey	M	69	Single	Uncle		Michigan

Death and Burial

Burrill died on 17 Oct. 1917 at Wrights, Santa Clara County, California and was buried at Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California. His memorial has a photo of his headstone and links to those of family members.^[16][1]

Plot Map of Bailey and Hannaford graves

Research Notes

• Mary Haynes Bailey kept diaries. Her granddaughter, Ethel Bernice “Tiny” Bailey Hannaford was in possession of these diaries and she wrote the following excerpts from the diaries. The diaries then passed to her daughter, Ruby Ethel Hannaford Taylor. They are now in the possession of her daughter Gracie Yvonne Taylor and they are in very fragile condition.

1. John and Polly Bailey moved from Barre, N.Y. to Churches Corners, Wheatland Township, Hillsdale Co. Michigan about 1835. They are buried at Churches Corners Cemetery.

2. He (Burrill Bailey) was a farmer, minister, teacher, a chaplain in the Civil War and a cook at Bailey Wells. He loved to read.

3. Melvin L Bailey served in the Civil War Co. G, 16 Michigan Infantry. He fought in the Battle of the Wilderness at Spottsylvania County, Virginia. He had a mini ball enter one side of his body and emerge on the other side. He rode a mule some distance after being wounded. He was found still alive among a pile of dead bodies by his brother, Burrill, who was a chaplain.

4. They (Burrill Bailey's family) left Michigan 2 November 1885 arrived in Arizona 7 November 1885. I think they came by train. From Solomonville, where they first lived, they went to Bailey Wells. Bailey Wells was names for Joshua Bailey, brother of Burrill. It was a stage stop and Burrill and Mary set up a boarding house. It was in Arizona where an Indian chief wanted to trade ponies for Bernice

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Burial: "U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current", Original data: Find a Grave. Find a Grave®. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi; URL: Find A Grave: Memorial #178843797, Ancestry Record 60525 #143141868 (accessed 24 December 2023), Burrill Thomas Bailey burial (died on 17 Oct 1917) in Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, United States of America. Born on 24 Dec 1837.
2. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image), Find A Grave: Memorial #84882896 (accessed 24 December 2023), Memorial page for John W Baily (4 Jul 1805-4 Dec 1845), citing Churches Corners Cemetery, Wheatland, Hillsdale County, Michigan, USA; Maintained by Treeclimber (contributor 47191407).
3. ↑ 1850 Census: "United States Census, 1850", citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M432; Line: 36; Digital film/folder number: 004200026_001_M9CV-6DD; FHL microfilm: 443567; Image number: 306; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01165-5, FamilySearch Record: MF8F-Q2W (accessed 24 December 2023) FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6GB9-3CY, Burrel T Bailey (12) in Wheatland, Hillsdale, Michigan, United States. Born in Michigan.
4. ↑ Education: "U.S., School Catalogs, 1765-1935", Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2203 #3853049 (accessed 24 December 2023), Name: Burrill T Bailey; Publication Year: 1857; Publication Place: Michigan; School Name: Hillsdale College; Residence Place: Wheatland.
5. ↑ 1860 Census: "United States Census, 1860", citing Page: 183; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M653; Digital film/folder number: 005170124_006_M9CN-5FH; FHL microfilm: 803543; Image number: 183; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01739-4, FamilySearch Record: MWDL-5R7 (accessed 24 December 2023) FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9BSH-CML, Barrett P Bailey (22) in Wheatland, Hillsdale, Michigan, United States. Born in Michigan.
6. ↑ Military: "U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865", National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marshal General's Bureau (Civil War); Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865 (Civil War Union Draft Records); NAI: 4213514; Archive Volume Number: 1 of 5, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1666 #4434334 (accessed 24 December 2023), Name: Burrel F Bailey; Birth Year: abt 1838; Place of Birth: Michigan; Age on 1 July 1863: 25; Race: White; Marital Status: Unmarried (Single); Residence: Wheatland, Hillsdale, Michigan; Congressional District: 1st; Class: 1.
7. ↑ Marriage: "Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952", Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 3; Film Description: 1869 Calhoun-1869 Wayne, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 9093 #1075672 (accessed 24 December 2023), Nervill Thomas Barly (31) marriage to Mary Bailey on 7 Mar 1869 in Hillsdale, Hillsdale, Michigan, USA.
8. ↑ 1870 Census: "1870 United States Federal Census", Year: 1870; Census Place: Wheatland, Hillsdale, Michigan; Roll: M593_673; Page: 534B, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7163 #27359404 (accessed 24 December 2023), Thomas Bailey (32), Clergyman, in Wheatland, Hillsdale, Michigan. Born in Michigan.
9. ↑ 1880 Census: "1880 United States Federal Census", Year: 1880; Census Place: Rollin, Lenawee, Michigan; Roll: 591; Page: 424C; Enumeration District: 167, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6742 #47341991 (accessed 24 December 2023), Barritt T Bailey (42), married, Minister, head of household in Rollin, Lenawee, Michigan, USA. Born in Michigan.
10. ↑ 1891 Voter Registration: "California Great Registers, 1850-1920", citing Digital film/folder number: 005028124; FHL microfilm: 2502; Image number: 115, FamilySearch Record: VNFW-N31 (accessed 24 December 2023) FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9T7F-JZ1, Name: Burril Thomas Bailey; Voter Registration Date: 28 Nov 1891; Voter Registration Place: Crandalville, Santa Clara, California, United States; Birth Date: 1838; Birth Place: Michigan; Nationality: Michigan; Age: 53; Ims Ctl File Id: 663657; System Of Record: SLS.
11. ↑ 1894 Directory: "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995"
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2469 #1420531561 (accessed 24 November 2021) Name: Burrill T Bailey; Residence Year: 1894; Street Address: Race near Park av; Residence Place: San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA; Occupation: Secretary; Publication Title: San Jose, California, City Directory, 1894.
12. ↑ 1900 Census: "1900 United States Federal Census", Year: 1900; Census Place: San Jose, Santa Clara, California; Roll: 110; Page: 50; Enumeration District: 0062, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7602 #6559284 (accessed 24 December 2023), Burnill Bailey (62), married, Book-Keeper, head of household in San Jose, Santa Clara, California. Born in Michigan, USA.
13. ↑ Voter Registration: "California, U.S., Voter Registrations, 1900-1968", California State Library; Sacramento, California; Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61066 #6281036 (accessed 24 December 2023), Name: Burrill Thomas Bailey; Age: 64; Birth Date: abt 1836; Residence Date: 1900-1906; Street Address: 251 Race; Residence Place: Santa Clara, California, USA.
14. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image), Find A Grave: Memorial #178843909 (accessed 24 December 2023), Memorial page for Mary Haynes Bailey (19 Jan 1838-19 Jan 1905), citing Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, USA (plot: Sec S Block 27 Lot 3 Grave 3); Maintained by Elaine Goodner (contributor 48757319).
15. ↑ 1910 Census: "1910 United States Federal Census", Year: 1910; Census Place: San Jose, Santa Clara, California; Roll: T624_105; Page: 28a; Enumeration District: 0089; FHL microfilm: 1374118, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7884 #187246283 (accessed 24 December 2023), Burrill T Bailey (72), widowed father, in household of Lee R Bailey (39) in San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA. Born in Michigan.
16. ↑ Death: "California, U.S., Death Index, 1905-1939", Original data: California Department of Health and Welfare. California Vital Records-Vitalsearch, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 5187 #655404 (accessed 24 December 2023), Burrel T Bailey death 15 Oct 1917 (age 79) in Santa Cruz, California, USA.