He died in the Virginia Mines Explosion in which more than 130 men died. Newspaper coverage of the time reported that he had a wife and child. According to 1900 Federal Census, his wife was Malissa and they married about 1899. Luke's first name may be William or Wiley.
He died in the Virginia Mines Explosion in which more than 130 men died. Newspaper coverage of the time reported that he had a wife and child. According to 1900 Federal Census, his wife was Malissa and they married about 1899. Luke's first name may be William or Wiley.
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Farewell
W. L. BAILEY
Born
Aug. 4, 1879
Died
Feb. 20, 1905
Thy form alone is all that died
That to the grave is given.
___ thy soul the better part,
Is safe, yes safe, in heaven.
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