P. D. Bailey 1827-1912

BAILEY, ERBES, WATERHOUSE, WILSON, LEE

Posted By: Beverly Gerdts (email)
Date: 1/19/2025 at 07:48:22

The Wapello Republican, Columbus Junction, Iowa
Thursday, July 4, 1912
Page 1

Oakville Sentinel: Mr. P. D. Bailey was born in Carrol county, Kentucky, April 29, 1827, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. G. Erbes, at Boise, Idaho, Saturday June 29, 1912, aged 85 years and 2 months. Ten years after his birth he came to Burlington, Iowa, with his parents. On September 4, 1853 he was united in marriage to Miss Deborah T. Waterhouse and they resided at Burlington until 1858 when they moved to Mt. Pleasant, where they remained for two years. From Mt. Pleasant they came to Louisa county and lived almost continuously in this vicinity until the death of Mrs. Bailey. To the union of Mr. and Mrs. Bailey was born seven children, as follows: James M., whose last known residence was Placerville, California; John C., of Oakville; Sarah Jane, wife of A. M. Wilson, of Maxwell, Neb.; Amanda E., wife of C. W. Lee, of Red Bluff, California; William S., of Newport; Taylor L., Mountain Home, Idaho and Tirzah, wife of E. G. Erbes of Boise, Idaho.

After moving to Eliot township Mr. Bailey's first purchase of land consisted of 40 acres which was in a wild uncultivated state, but he made it yield profits until he was enabled to increase his holdings to 189 acres. Mr. and Mrs. Bailey lived to see the land become the most productive in this section. Mr. Bailey always possessed the utmost confidence of his fellow citizens, and served many years in public office in this township and county. He served as justice of the peace for a number of years and as assessor of Eliot township for nineteen years. He gave ten years of faithful work to the county as supervisor for Eliot township.

The married life of Mr. and Mrs. Bailey continued over a period of over 52 years and was a most happy one. On February 15, 1905, Mrs. Bailey passed away at the age of 71 years, 2 months and 10 days. Since that time Mr. Bailey has made his home with his daughter in Boise, Idaho. His last visit in Oakville was three years ago. He had expected to come for a visit this summer, but poor health prevented. He had been in very feeble health since last Thanksgiving.