ALICE LYNCH BAILEY
Profile of a Pioneer - Historical Sketch of Mrs. Henry Bailey
NOTE: Margaret Daily, author of this sketch, was the eldest of the Lynch grandchildren. Her mother, was Mary Lynch Mahoney, sister of Alice Bailey.
Alice A. Lynch Bailey was born in Derrylea Co. Cavan, Ireland on March 29, 1876. Her parents were Patrick Hugh Lynch and Margaret (sic) Callan. She was one of a family of eight children who were born in her father's parental home. They were Mary, Mrs. J. Mahoney, Katherine, Mrs. J. Toohey, Margaret, Mrs. E. Clark, Rose, Mrs. J. Moore, Lena, Mrs. L. Tucker, Hugh, and Anna, Mrs. J. Sullivan.
Years before Alice's birth many member of the Lynch and Callan families had migrated to the New World, but Patrick Lynch faithful to a boyhood promise together with his faithful wife Margaret (sic), remained in Ireland to care for Patrick's aged mother. After her death in 1881 they made plans to come to the U.S.
Life in Ireland was rugged in those days. Existing laws left little chance for improvement of conditions and so it was that we find the Lynch family bidding good bye to the land of their birth and taking the long hazardous voyage to the New World.
Going through the customary inspections, they at last set foot on American soil, where they visited briefly with relatives. From there they entrained for Rantoul, Illinois, where Pat Lynch's two sisters, Mrs. Boyle and Mrs. Gaffney and his brothers Bernard and James were located. They found a home for rent, the father found his first employment with the Illinois Central where his brothers had worked for many years.
The Lynch family remained here for several months, but letters kept coming from the West telling of the golden opportunities in Montana Territory. Uncle Jack Lynch in partnership with Marcus Daly was at that time operating a cattle ranch at the mouth of Lame Deer. Accepting Uncle Jack's invitation, we find the Lynch family as well as the Gaffney family on their way to Montana, traveling over the newly built Northern Pacific, and arriving in Rosebud with their families and all their worldly possessions in October 1883. They were guests of the parents of Henry Beeman who was an old time resident of Forsyth.
Prior to their arrival Uncle Jack Lynch gave his instructions to two of his men, R.P. Colbert and Milt Bean, to prepare three wagons for the trip to the station to meet the prospective settlers. He was asked how many he was expecting and he answered laconically, "Four old ones and seventeen young ones." Mrs. Anna Carpenter, old time resident, was a member of the Gaffney family. (Note: For a detailed story of her life in this family history, see notes under her husband Lew's name.)
October was a beautiful month that year -- grass was knee high all over the prairie. Roads were not much more than cow trails, but finally the Lynch Ranch was reached and the tired travelers were soon enjoying the comforts of a warm log house. In the store room were hanging a beef and deer, there were plenty of provisions augmented by a barrel of brown sugar, the delight of the young fry. A huge fireplace gave cheer and warmth for the long winter evenings when they would reminisce about the beloved land beyond the seas, its lush green fields, its lakes and waterfalls and the relatives and companions left behind -- avidly too, they listened to stirring tales of the new land which was to be their home from now on.
When spring came, the Lynch's and Gaffney's took up land and built homes for themselves. The Lynch family built below Lame Deer and the Gaffneys took up land some distance above. Settlers were few and far between. Now and then a cowboy or two would drift in to spend the night, or a day or so, while riding the range in search of cattle or horses.
Cheyenne Indians came by and the family became acquainted with members of that tribe.
Once in a while a Jesuit Missionary, most often Father Prando, arrived on horseback and brought religious consolation to the new settlers. Mass was said in the homes, but was not long until a log chapel was built in Lame Deer.
One day the Indians brought word that Lady Magpies (Ursuline Sisters), and Black Robes (Jesuit Priests) had settled on the Tongue River. Bishop Brondel, first Catholic Bishop of Montana, had given permission to those two groups to found a mission for the conversion of the Cheyennes. It was dedicated to St. Benedict Joseph Labre and is now under the control of the Capuchin "Fathers. Patrick Lynch gathered his family together with camp outfit and decided to drive until he found this Mission. They camped on Saturday night, the next morning he arose and looking over the hill toward the Tongue River, two of the Sisters were walking around the Mission grounds.
It was not long until the young members of the Lynch family were enrolled in this school and received instructions and training in the Catholic faith which was to be Alice's comfort and inspiration throughout her entire life. Here too she learned to speak the Cheyenne language and many times in after years was called in as an interpreter. Once in later life during the Russian Japanese War, she traveled with her husband, and companion while they purchased Indian ponies on the Cheyenne Reservation for shipment over seas during that conflict. (Note: Margaret referred to these ponies as Yakima ponies in other papers she wrote.)
Older members of the tribe often visited with her and from conversations with them in their native tongue, Alice gained an insight into Cheyenne history and the Indian's way of life which few people attained. She knew all the old chieftains - the writer of this sketch remembers one occasion when old Little Chief proudly showed Mrs. Bailey copies of old treaties yellow with age, and almost in shreds -- treaties made with the U.S. Government when the West was young.
A petition for a school for the Lynch and other settlers' children was presented to the Superintendent in Custer County and District No. 8 was created. The settlers themselves erected a log building at the mouth of Lame Deer. Early day teachers there were: Laura Brown Zook, later librarian for many years at the Carnegie Library in Miles City; Emma Choissier Taber, wife of Charles Taber, early day surveyor, who helped survey the N.P.R.R. in Montana; J.C. Lyndes, later a well known eastern lawyer, and H. B. Darnell, who held offices in Custer County for many years.
As the subject of our sketch grew to womanhood she learned to ride, shoot, swim and dance. She loved the outdoor life, but she became proficient in household arts as well. When her elder sisters married, Alice took over the duties of caring for her aging parents.
There came a day after long negotiations when the white settlers were bought out by the Government. The Lynch family then purchased the Downhower place 12 miles down the Rosebud from Lame Deer. In 1902 Alice married Henry Bailey, a young rancher, whom she had known for many years. (Mr. and Mrs. Bailey celebrated their Golden Wedding in April 1952.) To this union four children were born. John, who died in 1930, whose only son Jack has been actively engaged in the management of the home ranch during the past years. James, Margaret (Mrs. William Broadus), Minnie (Mrs. Joe Egan), all of whom settled near the parental home.
Working together through the years in good times and bad this pioneer couple found their efforts rewarded. The modest ranch home was one day replaced by a modern one with every convenience. The ranch itself became one of the best stock ranches in the country. Their brand was known as the Lazy T N, which describes the way the brand was put on the animal.
Like many other pioneer women of her day, Mrs. Bailey spent many hours making quilts and comforters for use during the cold Montana winters. She processed vegetables and the native fruits to add variety to the winter fare. Busy wife and mother as she was, she always found time to be a friend and good neighbor to everyone. Her charities were many, many of which were known only to God and the recipient. She was never swayed by the controversies or prejudices of the time. She made her own decisions and kept her own counsel. Time always proved that her evaluation of people was correct.
Death came to Mrs. Bailey early in the morning of January 27, 1961. She is buried at Lee Cemetery in the family plot.
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Obituary: Paper unknown.
Mrs. Bailey, Pioneer Resident, Accorded Services at Lame Deer
Mrs. Alice Ann Bailey, 84, Rosebud county pioneer, passed away at the Rosebud Community hospital Friday morning, after having been in failing health for approximately one year.
Mrs. Bailey, who came to Montana in 1883, was one of the oldest continuous residents of Rosebud county, and was well known throughout a wide section of Montana and northern Wyoming.
She was born in County Cavan, Ireland, March 29, 1876, the daughter of Patrick and Margaret (sic) Lynch. When she was five years old, she and her family moved to Illinois and then came to Montana in 1883.
They settled on Lame Deer creek. She lived there until her marriage to Henry Bailey at Miles City, April 7, 1902. Since that time she and her husband have lived on Rosebud creek in this county.
Mrs. Bailey was a member of the Blessed Sacrament parish of Lame Deer, and the Range Riders auxiliary of Miles City.
Soloist, James Schiffer, sang "O Paradise" and "Ava Maria". Organist was Mrs. Jess Freshour. Burial was in the Lee cemetery on Rosebud creek.
Pallbearers were Jack Bailey, Dr. James Bailey, Larry Egan, Hugh Broadus, Bailey Egan and Donald Bailey, all grandsons of Mrs. Bailey. Dick Imer and Leo Schmaus, alternates, acted as pallbearers, replacing two of the grandsons who were unable to serve.
Mrs. Bailey is survived by her husband; a son, James; and daughters, Mrs. William Broadus and Mrs. Joseph Egan, all of the rural Forsyth area; one sister, Mrs. El (Al) Clark of Billings; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son.
Profile of a Pioneer - Historical Sketch of Mrs. Henry Bailey
NOTE: Margaret Daily, author of this sketch, was the eldest of the Lynch grandchildren. Her mother, was Mary Lynch Mahoney, sister of Alice Bailey.
Alice A. Lynch Bailey was born in Derrylea Co. Cavan, Ireland on March 29, 1876. Her parents were Patrick Hugh Lynch and Margaret (sic) Callan. She was one of a family of eight children who were born in her father's parental home. They were Mary, Mrs. J. Mahoney, Katherine, Mrs. J. Toohey, Margaret, Mrs. E. Clark, Rose, Mrs. J. Moore, Lena, Mrs. L. Tucker, Hugh, and Anna, Mrs. J. Sullivan.
Years before Alice's birth many member of the Lynch and Callan families had migrated to the New World, but Patrick Lynch faithful to a boyhood promise together with his faithful wife Margaret (sic), remained in Ireland to care for Patrick's aged mother. After her death in 1881 they made plans to come to the U.S.
Life in Ireland was rugged in those days. Existing laws left little chance for improvement of conditions and so it was that we find the Lynch family bidding good bye to the land of their birth and taking the long hazardous voyage to the New World.
Going through the customary inspections, they at last set foot on American soil, where they visited briefly with relatives. From there they entrained for Rantoul, Illinois, where Pat Lynch's two sisters, Mrs. Boyle and Mrs. Gaffney and his brothers Bernard and James were located. They found a home for rent, the father found his first employment with the Illinois Central where his brothers had worked for many years.
The Lynch family remained here for several months, but letters kept coming from the West telling of the golden opportunities in Montana Territory. Uncle Jack Lynch in partnership with Marcus Daly was at that time operating a cattle ranch at the mouth of Lame Deer. Accepting Uncle Jack's invitation, we find the Lynch family as well as the Gaffney family on their way to Montana, traveling over the newly built Northern Pacific, and arriving in Rosebud with their families and all their worldly possessions in October 1883. They were guests of the parents of Henry Beeman who was an old time resident of Forsyth.
Prior to their arrival Uncle Jack Lynch gave his instructions to two of his men, R.P. Colbert and Milt Bean, to prepare three wagons for the trip to the station to meet the prospective settlers. He was asked how many he was expecting and he answered laconically, "Four old ones and seventeen young ones." Mrs. Anna Carpenter, old time resident, was a member of the Gaffney family. (Note: For a detailed story of her life in this family history, see notes under her husband Lew's name.)
October was a beautiful month that year -- grass was knee high all over the prairie. Roads were not much more than cow trails, but finally the Lynch Ranch was reached and the tired travelers were soon enjoying the comforts of a warm log house. In the store room were hanging a beef and deer, there were plenty of provisions augmented by a barrel of brown sugar, the delight of the young fry. A huge fireplace gave cheer and warmth for the long winter evenings when they would reminisce about the beloved land beyond the seas, its lush green fields, its lakes and waterfalls and the relatives and companions left behind -- avidly too, they listened to stirring tales of the new land which was to be their home from now on.
When spring came, the Lynch's and Gaffney's took up land and built homes for themselves. The Lynch family built below Lame Deer and the Gaffneys took up land some distance above. Settlers were few and far between. Now and then a cowboy or two would drift in to spend the night, or a day or so, while riding the range in search of cattle or horses.
Cheyenne Indians came by and the family became acquainted with members of that tribe.
Once in a while a Jesuit Missionary, most often Father Prando, arrived on horseback and brought religious consolation to the new settlers. Mass was said in the homes, but was not long until a log chapel was built in Lame Deer.
One day the Indians brought word that Lady Magpies (Ursuline Sisters), and Black Robes (Jesuit Priests) had settled on the Tongue River. Bishop Brondel, first Catholic Bishop of Montana, had given permission to those two groups to found a mission for the conversion of the Cheyennes. It was dedicated to St. Benedict Joseph Labre and is now under the control of the Capuchin "Fathers. Patrick Lynch gathered his family together with camp outfit and decided to drive until he found this Mission. They camped on Saturday night, the next morning he arose and looking over the hill toward the Tongue River, two of the Sisters were walking around the Mission grounds.
It was not long until the young members of the Lynch family were enrolled in this school and received instructions and training in the Catholic faith which was to be Alice's comfort and inspiration throughout her entire life. Here too she learned to speak the Cheyenne language and many times in after years was called in as an interpreter. Once in later life during the Russian Japanese War, she traveled with her husband, and companion while they purchased Indian ponies on the Cheyenne Reservation for shipment over seas during that conflict. (Note: Margaret referred to these ponies as Yakima ponies in other papers she wrote.)
Older members of the tribe often visited with her and from conversations with them in their native tongue, Alice gained an insight into Cheyenne history and the Indian's way of life which few people attained. She knew all the old chieftains - the writer of this sketch remembers one occasion when old Little Chief proudly showed Mrs. Bailey copies of old treaties yellow with age, and almost in shreds -- treaties made with the U.S. Government when the West was young.
A petition for a school for the Lynch and other settlers' children was presented to the Superintendent in Custer County and District No. 8 was created. The settlers themselves erected a log building at the mouth of Lame Deer. Early day teachers there were: Laura Brown Zook, later librarian for many years at the Carnegie Library in Miles City; Emma Choissier Taber, wife of Charles Taber, early day surveyor, who helped survey the N.P.R.R. in Montana; J.C. Lyndes, later a well known eastern lawyer, and H. B. Darnell, who held offices in Custer County for many years.
As the subject of our sketch grew to womanhood she learned to ride, shoot, swim and dance. She loved the outdoor life, but she became proficient in household arts as well. When her elder sisters married, Alice took over the duties of caring for her aging parents.
There came a day after long negotiations when the white settlers were bought out by the Government. The Lynch family then purchased the Downhower place 12 miles down the Rosebud from Lame Deer. In 1902 Alice married Henry Bailey, a young rancher, whom she had known for many years. (Mr. and Mrs. Bailey celebrated their Golden Wedding in April 1952.) To this union four children were born. John, who died in 1930, whose only son Jack has been actively engaged in the management of the home ranch during the past years. James, Margaret (Mrs. William Broadus), Minnie (Mrs. Joe Egan), all of whom settled near the parental home.
Working together through the years in good times and bad this pioneer couple found their efforts rewarded. The modest ranch home was one day replaced by a modern one with every convenience. The ranch itself became one of the best stock ranches in the country. Their brand was known as the Lazy T N, which describes the way the brand was put on the animal.
Like many other pioneer women of her day, Mrs. Bailey spent many hours making quilts and comforters for use during the cold Montana winters. She processed vegetables and the native fruits to add variety to the winter fare. Busy wife and mother as she was, she always found time to be a friend and good neighbor to everyone. Her charities were many, many of which were known only to God and the recipient. She was never swayed by the controversies or prejudices of the time. She made her own decisions and kept her own counsel. Time always proved that her evaluation of people was correct.
Death came to Mrs. Bailey early in the morning of January 27, 1961. She is buried at Lee Cemetery in the family plot.
***
Obituary: Paper unknown.
Mrs. Bailey, Pioneer Resident, Accorded Services at Lame Deer
Mrs. Alice Ann Bailey, 84, Rosebud county pioneer, passed away at the Rosebud Community hospital Friday morning, after having been in failing health for approximately one year.
Mrs. Bailey, who came to Montana in 1883, was one of the oldest continuous residents of Rosebud county, and was well known throughout a wide section of Montana and northern Wyoming.
She was born in County Cavan, Ireland, March 29, 1876, the daughter of Patrick and Margaret (sic) Lynch. When she was five years old, she and her family moved to Illinois and then came to Montana in 1883.
They settled on Lame Deer creek. She lived there until her marriage to Henry Bailey at Miles City, April 7, 1902. Since that time she and her husband have lived on Rosebud creek in this county.
Mrs. Bailey was a member of the Blessed Sacrament parish of Lame Deer, and the Range Riders auxiliary of Miles City.
Soloist, James Schiffer, sang "O Paradise" and "Ava Maria". Organist was Mrs. Jess Freshour. Burial was in the Lee cemetery on Rosebud creek.
Pallbearers were Jack Bailey, Dr. James Bailey, Larry Egan, Hugh Broadus, Bailey Egan and Donald Bailey, all grandsons of Mrs. Bailey. Dick Imer and Leo Schmaus, alternates, acted as pallbearers, replacing two of the grandsons who were unable to serve.
Mrs. Bailey is survived by her husband; a son, James; and daughters, Mrs. William Broadus and Mrs. Joseph Egan, all of the rural Forsyth area; one sister, Mrs. El (Al) Clark of Billings; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son.
ALICE LYNCH BAILEY
Profile of a Pioneer - Historical Sketch of Mrs. Henry Bailey
NOTE: Margaret Daily, author of this sketch, was the eldest of the Lynch grandchildren. Her mother, was Mary Lynch Mahoney, sister of Alice Bailey.
Alice A. Lynch Bailey was born in Derrylea Co. Cavan, Ireland on March 29, 1876. Her parents were Patrick Hugh Lynch and Margaret (sic) Callan. She was one of a family of eight children who were born in her father's parental home. They were Mary, Mrs. J. Mahoney, Katherine, Mrs. J. Toohey, Margaret, Mrs. E. Clark, Rose, Mrs. J. Moore, Lena, Mrs. L. Tucker, Hugh, and Anna, Mrs. J. Sullivan.
Years before Alice's birth many member of the Lynch and Callan families had migrated to the New World, but Patrick Lynch faithful to a boyhood promise together with his faithful wife Margaret (sic), remained in Ireland to care for Patrick's aged mother. After her death in 1881 they made plans to come to the U.S.
Life in Ireland was rugged in those days. Existing laws left little chance for improvement of conditions and so it was that we find the Lynch family bidding good bye to the land of their birth and taking the long hazardous voyage to the New World.
Going through the customary inspections, they at last set foot on American soil, where they visited briefly with relatives. From there they entrained for Rantoul, Illinois, where Pat Lynch's two sisters, Mrs. Boyle and Mrs. Gaffney and his brothers Bernard and James were located. They found a home for rent, the father found his first employment with the Illinois Central where his brothers had worked for many years.
The Lynch family remained here for several months, but letters kept coming from the West telling of the golden opportunities in Montana Territory. Uncle Jack Lynch in partnership with Marcus Daly was at that time operating a cattle ranch at the mouth of Lame Deer. Accepting Uncle Jack's invitation, we find the Lynch family as well as the Gaffney family on their way to Montana, traveling over the newly built Northern Pacific, and arriving in Rosebud with their families and all their worldly possessions in October 1883. They were guests of the parents of Henry Beeman who was an old time resident of Forsyth.
Prior to their arrival Uncle Jack Lynch gave his instructions to two of his men, R.P. Colbert and Milt Bean, to prepare three wagons for the trip to the station to meet the prospective settlers. He was asked how many he was expecting and he answered laconically, "Four old ones and seventeen young ones." Mrs. Anna Carpenter, old time resident, was a member of the Gaffney family. (Note: For a detailed story of her life in this family history, see notes under her husband Lew's name.)
October was a beautiful month that year -- grass was knee high all over the prairie. Roads were not much more than cow trails, but finally the Lynch Ranch was reached and the tired travelers were soon enjoying the comforts of a warm log house. In the store room were hanging a beef and deer, there were plenty of provisions augmented by a barrel of brown sugar, the delight of the young fry. A huge fireplace gave cheer and warmth for the long winter evenings when they would reminisce about the beloved land beyond the seas, its lush green fields, its lakes and waterfalls and the relatives and companions left behind -- avidly too, they listened to stirring tales of the new land which was to be their home from now on.
When spring came, the Lynch's and Gaffney's took up land and built homes for themselves. The Lynch family built below Lame Deer and the Gaffneys took up land some distance above. Settlers were few and far between. Now and then a cowboy or two would drift in to spend the night, or a day or so, while riding the range in search of cattle or horses.
Cheyenne Indians came by and the family became acquainted with members of that tribe.
Once in a while a Jesuit Missionary, most often Father Prando, arrived on horseback and brought religious consolation to the new settlers. Mass was said in the homes, but was not long until a log chapel was built in Lame Deer.
One day the Indians brought word that Lady Magpies (Ursuline Sisters), and Black Robes (Jesuit Priests) had settled on the Tongue River. Bishop Brondel, first Catholic Bishop of Montana, had given permission to those two groups to found a mission for the conversion of the Cheyennes. It was dedicated to St. Benedict Joseph Labre and is now under the control of the Capuchin "Fathers. Patrick Lynch gathered his family together with camp outfit and decided to drive until he found this Mission. They camped on Saturday night, the next morning he arose and looking over the hill toward the Tongue River, two of the Sisters were walking around the Mission grounds.
It was not long until the young members of the Lynch family were enrolled in this school and received instructions and training in the Catholic faith which was to be Alice's comfort and inspiration throughout her entire life. Here too she learned to speak the Cheyenne language and many times in after years was called in as an interpreter. Once in later life during the Russian Japanese War, she traveled with her husband, and companion while they purchased Indian ponies on the Cheyenne Reservation for shipment over seas during that conflict. (Note: Margaret referred to these ponies as Yakima ponies in other papers she wrote.)
Older members of the tribe often visited with her and from conversations with them in their native tongue, Alice gained an insight into Cheyenne history and the Indian's way of life which few people attained. She knew all the old chieftains - the writer of this sketch remembers one occasion when old Little Chief proudly showed Mrs. Bailey copies of old treaties yellow with age, and almost in shreds -- treaties made with the U.S. Government when the West was young.
A petition for a school for the Lynch and other settlers' children was presented to the Superintendent in Custer County and District No. 8 was created. The settlers themselves erected a log building at the mouth of Lame Deer. Early day teachers there were: Laura Brown Zook, later librarian for many years at the Carnegie Library in Miles City; Emma Choissier Taber, wife of Charles Taber, early day surveyor, who helped survey the N.P.R.R. in Montana; J.C. Lyndes, later a well known eastern lawyer, and H. B. Darnell, who held offices in Custer County for many years.
As the subject of our sketch grew to womanhood she learned to ride, shoot, swim and dance. She loved the outdoor life, but she became proficient in household arts as well. When her elder sisters married, Alice took over the duties of caring for her aging parents.
There came a day after long negotiations when the white settlers were bought out by the Government. The Lynch family then purchased the Downhower place 12 miles down the Rosebud from Lame Deer. In 1902 Alice married Henry Bailey, a young rancher, whom she had known for many years. (Mr. and Mrs. Bailey celebrated their Golden Wedding in April 1952.) To this union four children were born. John, who died in 1930, whose only son Jack has been actively engaged in the management of the home ranch during the past years. James, Margaret (Mrs. William Broadus), Minnie (Mrs. Joe Egan), all of whom settled near the parental home.
Working together through the years in good times and bad this pioneer couple found their efforts rewarded. The modest ranch home was one day replaced by a modern one with every convenience. The ranch itself became one of the best stock ranches in the country. Their brand was known as the Lazy T N, which describes the way the brand was put on the animal.
Like many other pioneer women of her day, Mrs. Bailey spent many hours making quilts and comforters for use during the cold Montana winters. She processed vegetables and the native fruits to add variety to the winter fare. Busy wife and mother as she was, she always found time to be a friend and good neighbor to everyone. Her charities were many, many of which were known only to God and the recipient. She was never swayed by the controversies or prejudices of the time. She made her own decisions and kept her own counsel. Time always proved that her evaluation of people was correct.
Death came to Mrs. Bailey early in the morning of January 27, 1961. She is buried at Lee Cemetery in the family plot.
***
Obituary: Paper unknown.
Mrs. Bailey, Pioneer Resident, Accorded Services at Lame Deer
Mrs. Alice Ann Bailey, 84, Rosebud county pioneer, passed away at the Rosebud Community hospital Friday morning, after having been in failing health for approximately one year.
Mrs. Bailey, who came to Montana in 1883, was one of the oldest continuous residents of Rosebud county, and was well known throughout a wide section of Montana and northern Wyoming.
She was born in County Cavan, Ireland, March 29, 1876, the daughter of Patrick and Margaret (sic) Lynch. When she was five years old, she and her family moved to Illinois and then came to Montana in 1883.
They settled on Lame Deer creek. She lived there until her marriage to Henry Bailey at Miles City, April 7, 1902. Since that time she and her husband have lived on Rosebud creek in this county.
Mrs. Bailey was a member of the Blessed Sacrament parish of Lame Deer, and the Range Riders auxiliary of Miles City.
Soloist, James Schiffer, sang "O Paradise" and "Ava Maria". Organist was Mrs. Jess Freshour. Burial was in the Lee cemetery on Rosebud creek.
Pallbearers were Jack Bailey, Dr. James Bailey, Larry Egan, Hugh Broadus, Bailey Egan and Donald Bailey, all grandsons of Mrs. Bailey. Dick Imer and Leo Schmaus, alternates, acted as pallbearers, replacing two of the grandsons who were unable to serve.
Mrs. Bailey is survived by her husband; a son, James; and daughters, Mrs. William Broadus and Mrs. Joseph Egan, all of the rural Forsyth area; one sister, Mrs. El (Al) Clark of Billings; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son.
Profile of a Pioneer - Historical Sketch of Mrs. Henry Bailey
NOTE: Margaret Daily, author of this sketch, was the eldest of the Lynch grandchildren. Her mother, was Mary Lynch Mahoney, sister of Alice Bailey.
Alice A. Lynch Bailey was born in Derrylea Co. Cavan, Ireland on March 29, 1876. Her parents were Patrick Hugh Lynch and Margaret (sic) Callan. She was one of a family of eight children who were born in her father's parental home. They were Mary, Mrs. J. Mahoney, Katherine, Mrs. J. Toohey, Margaret, Mrs. E. Clark, Rose, Mrs. J. Moore, Lena, Mrs. L. Tucker, Hugh, and Anna, Mrs. J. Sullivan.
Years before Alice's birth many member of the Lynch and Callan families had migrated to the New World, but Patrick Lynch faithful to a boyhood promise together with his faithful wife Margaret (sic), remained in Ireland to care for Patrick's aged mother. After her death in 1881 they made plans to come to the U.S.
Life in Ireland was rugged in those days. Existing laws left little chance for improvement of conditions and so it was that we find the Lynch family bidding good bye to the land of their birth and taking the long hazardous voyage to the New World.
Going through the customary inspections, they at last set foot on American soil, where they visited briefly with relatives. From there they entrained for Rantoul, Illinois, where Pat Lynch's two sisters, Mrs. Boyle and Mrs. Gaffney and his brothers Bernard and James were located. They found a home for rent, the father found his first employment with the Illinois Central where his brothers had worked for many years.
The Lynch family remained here for several months, but letters kept coming from the West telling of the golden opportunities in Montana Territory. Uncle Jack Lynch in partnership with Marcus Daly was at that time operating a cattle ranch at the mouth of Lame Deer. Accepting Uncle Jack's invitation, we find the Lynch family as well as the Gaffney family on their way to Montana, traveling over the newly built Northern Pacific, and arriving in Rosebud with their families and all their worldly possessions in October 1883. They were guests of the parents of Henry Beeman who was an old time resident of Forsyth.
Prior to their arrival Uncle Jack Lynch gave his instructions to two of his men, R.P. Colbert and Milt Bean, to prepare three wagons for the trip to the station to meet the prospective settlers. He was asked how many he was expecting and he answered laconically, "Four old ones and seventeen young ones." Mrs. Anna Carpenter, old time resident, was a member of the Gaffney family. (Note: For a detailed story of her life in this family history, see notes under her husband Lew's name.)
October was a beautiful month that year -- grass was knee high all over the prairie. Roads were not much more than cow trails, but finally the Lynch Ranch was reached and the tired travelers were soon enjoying the comforts of a warm log house. In the store room were hanging a beef and deer, there were plenty of provisions augmented by a barrel of brown sugar, the delight of the young fry. A huge fireplace gave cheer and warmth for the long winter evenings when they would reminisce about the beloved land beyond the seas, its lush green fields, its lakes and waterfalls and the relatives and companions left behind -- avidly too, they listened to stirring tales of the new land which was to be their home from now on.
When spring came, the Lynch's and Gaffney's took up land and built homes for themselves. The Lynch family built below Lame Deer and the Gaffneys took up land some distance above. Settlers were few and far between. Now and then a cowboy or two would drift in to spend the night, or a day or so, while riding the range in search of cattle or horses.
Cheyenne Indians came by and the family became acquainted with members of that tribe.
Once in a while a Jesuit Missionary, most often Father Prando, arrived on horseback and brought religious consolation to the new settlers. Mass was said in the homes, but was not long until a log chapel was built in Lame Deer.
One day the Indians brought word that Lady Magpies (Ursuline Sisters), and Black Robes (Jesuit Priests) had settled on the Tongue River. Bishop Brondel, first Catholic Bishop of Montana, had given permission to those two groups to found a mission for the conversion of the Cheyennes. It was dedicated to St. Benedict Joseph Labre and is now under the control of the Capuchin "Fathers. Patrick Lynch gathered his family together with camp outfit and decided to drive until he found this Mission. They camped on Saturday night, the next morning he arose and looking over the hill toward the Tongue River, two of the Sisters were walking around the Mission grounds.
It was not long until the young members of the Lynch family were enrolled in this school and received instructions and training in the Catholic faith which was to be Alice's comfort and inspiration throughout her entire life. Here too she learned to speak the Cheyenne language and many times in after years was called in as an interpreter. Once in later life during the Russian Japanese War, she traveled with her husband, and companion while they purchased Indian ponies on the Cheyenne Reservation for shipment over seas during that conflict. (Note: Margaret referred to these ponies as Yakima ponies in other papers she wrote.)
Older members of the tribe often visited with her and from conversations with them in their native tongue, Alice gained an insight into Cheyenne history and the Indian's way of life which few people attained. She knew all the old chieftains - the writer of this sketch remembers one occasion when old Little Chief proudly showed Mrs. Bailey copies of old treaties yellow with age, and almost in shreds -- treaties made with the U.S. Government when the West was young.
A petition for a school for the Lynch and other settlers' children was presented to the Superintendent in Custer County and District No. 8 was created. The settlers themselves erected a log building at the mouth of Lame Deer. Early day teachers there were: Laura Brown Zook, later librarian for many years at the Carnegie Library in Miles City; Emma Choissier Taber, wife of Charles Taber, early day surveyor, who helped survey the N.P.R.R. in Montana; J.C. Lyndes, later a well known eastern lawyer, and H. B. Darnell, who held offices in Custer County for many years.
As the subject of our sketch grew to womanhood she learned to ride, shoot, swim and dance. She loved the outdoor life, but she became proficient in household arts as well. When her elder sisters married, Alice took over the duties of caring for her aging parents.
There came a day after long negotiations when the white settlers were bought out by the Government. The Lynch family then purchased the Downhower place 12 miles down the Rosebud from Lame Deer. In 1902 Alice married Henry Bailey, a young rancher, whom she had known for many years. (Mr. and Mrs. Bailey celebrated their Golden Wedding in April 1952.) To this union four children were born. John, who died in 1930, whose only son Jack has been actively engaged in the management of the home ranch during the past years. James, Margaret (Mrs. William Broadus), Minnie (Mrs. Joe Egan), all of whom settled near the parental home.
Working together through the years in good times and bad this pioneer couple found their efforts rewarded. The modest ranch home was one day replaced by a modern one with every convenience. The ranch itself became one of the best stock ranches in the country. Their brand was known as the Lazy T N, which describes the way the brand was put on the animal.
Like many other pioneer women of her day, Mrs. Bailey spent many hours making quilts and comforters for use during the cold Montana winters. She processed vegetables and the native fruits to add variety to the winter fare. Busy wife and mother as she was, she always found time to be a friend and good neighbor to everyone. Her charities were many, many of which were known only to God and the recipient. She was never swayed by the controversies or prejudices of the time. She made her own decisions and kept her own counsel. Time always proved that her evaluation of people was correct.
Death came to Mrs. Bailey early in the morning of January 27, 1961. She is buried at Lee Cemetery in the family plot.
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Obituary: Paper unknown.
Mrs. Bailey, Pioneer Resident, Accorded Services at Lame Deer
Mrs. Alice Ann Bailey, 84, Rosebud county pioneer, passed away at the Rosebud Community hospital Friday morning, after having been in failing health for approximately one year.
Mrs. Bailey, who came to Montana in 1883, was one of the oldest continuous residents of Rosebud county, and was well known throughout a wide section of Montana and northern Wyoming.
She was born in County Cavan, Ireland, March 29, 1876, the daughter of Patrick and Margaret (sic) Lynch. When she was five years old, she and her family moved to Illinois and then came to Montana in 1883.
They settled on Lame Deer creek. She lived there until her marriage to Henry Bailey at Miles City, April 7, 1902. Since that time she and her husband have lived on Rosebud creek in this county.
Mrs. Bailey was a member of the Blessed Sacrament parish of Lame Deer, and the Range Riders auxiliary of Miles City.
Soloist, James Schiffer, sang "O Paradise" and "Ava Maria". Organist was Mrs. Jess Freshour. Burial was in the Lee cemetery on Rosebud creek.
Pallbearers were Jack Bailey, Dr. James Bailey, Larry Egan, Hugh Broadus, Bailey Egan and Donald Bailey, all grandsons of Mrs. Bailey. Dick Imer and Leo Schmaus, alternates, acted as pallbearers, replacing two of the grandsons who were unable to serve.
Mrs. Bailey is survived by her husband; a son, James; and daughters, Mrs. William Broadus and Mrs. Joseph Egan, all of the rural Forsyth area; one sister, Mrs. El (Al) Clark of Billings; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son.
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