Bailey W. Lansdown was born near Iberia in Miller County on June 9, 1859 where he lived until 21 years of age. When he moved from his parent's home, his net worth was $11.65. His first work was husking corn in Jackson County, and then worked as a hotel clerk in Butler, Bates County. After five years he was a traveling tobacco salesman and then moved to Enon engaging in the mercantile business. He then moved to Olean and Decatur working in the same capacity. In 1892 he moved to Russellville working in merchandising. In May 1899 he moved to Centertown and worked successfully as a merchant.
On March 21, 1889 he married Tracy Steffens, daughter of F. Steffens of Russellville. To this union three children were born: Anna, Clara and Ila.
from A History of Jefferson City Missouri’s State Capital and of Cole County, By James E. Ford, published 1938
Info from Nancy Thompson - 47192413
On March 21, 1889 he married Tracy Steffens, daughter of F. Steffens of Russellville. To this union three children were born: Anna, Clara and Ila.
from A History of Jefferson City Missouri’s State Capital and of Cole County, By James E. Ford, published 1938
Info from Nancy Thompson - 47192413
Bailey W. Lansdown was born near Iberia in Miller County on June 9, 1859 where he lived until 21 years of age. When he moved from his parent's home, his net worth was $11.65. His first work was husking corn in Jackson County, and then worked as a hotel clerk in Butler, Bates County. After five years he was a traveling tobacco salesman and then moved to Enon engaging in the mercantile business. He then moved to Olean and Decatur working in the same capacity. In 1892 he moved to Russellville working in merchandising. In May 1899 he moved to Centertown and worked successfully as a merchant.
On March 21, 1889 he married Tracy Steffens, daughter of F. Steffens of Russellville. To this union three children were born: Anna, Clara and Ila.
from A History of Jefferson City Missouri’s State Capital and of Cole County, By James E. Ford, published 1938
Info from Nancy Thompson - 47192413
On March 21, 1889 he married Tracy Steffens, daughter of F. Steffens of Russellville. To this union three children were born: Anna, Clara and Ila.
from A History of Jefferson City Missouri’s State Capital and of Cole County, By James E. Ford, published 1938
Info from Nancy Thompson - 47192413
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