Obituary.
Theron L. Bailey was born June 24, 1848, at Waitsfield, Vermont, and was the only child of Andrew C. and Arasina Bailey. He remained with his parents in his native state until early manhood, where he attended the public schools. At the age of sixteen, or in the year 1864, in the month of August, he enlisted as a recruit at Boston in the First Mass(achusetts) Heavy Artillery, Company E. He saw some hard service during his short army experience. Among some of the more important engagements of his regiment were Petersburg and Weldon Raid. He was with the forces of General Grant when General Lee surrendered his army. He received his discharge in June 1865. During his residence in Clay County he was a member of Den Davis Post G. A. R. at Peterson.
On April 23, 1868 Mr. Bailey was married to Miss Julia A. Smith, at Berlin, Vermont. To them two sons were born, O. T. and George L. Bailey. In the spring of 1870 Mr. and Mrs. Bailey started west, traveling across the country under many difficulties, finally arriving in Clay Township. Making a choice of location they settle on the homestead four miles southwest of Royal where for thirty-one years they toiled faithfully and well, earning for themselves a livelihood and builder themselves into the growing community life. Coming as pioneers, they experienced the bitter hardships and discouragements of the early settlers. But it is such as Mr. Bailey that this generation owes a great debt for breaking the virgin soil, weathering the storms and building an enduring civilization.
Mr. Bailey held several responsible offices in the township, especially in the school districts. He was secretary and treasurer of the township schools from the establishing of the district for over thirty years, with the exception of possibly a year or so, which was spent in the east. When the Home State Bank was established he became its president and continued in that office until about four years ago. He was also a heavy stockholder in that institution. He also had the honor of being the first mayor of Royal.
In the spring of 1901 Mr. and Mrs. Bailey moved to Royal where they have since made their home. Among the many happy events in their lives was the celebration of their golden wedding anniversary on April 23, 1918. No one present enjoyed the occasion more than did Mr. Bailey. Another experience, that of the overland trip to California and back in 1922 was greatly enjoyed.
In recent years Mr. Bailey's hearing was greatly impaired, which proved to be a source of regret to him, and caused him to withdraw from his usual mingling with his neighbors and friends in the various social events of the community. He remained quite active, however, for one of advanced years, until October 21, 1924, when he was taken ill which resulted in his constant confinement to his home and finally in his departure on February 10, 1825.
Mr. Bailey leaves to mourn his departure his devoted wife, two sons, three grandchildren, a stepmother and two half sisters of Whittier, California, and one half sister and a step sister, in Vermont, besides many other relatives.
Mr. Bailey was industrious and prosperous in business, a devoted husband and loving father. He was a splendid neighbor and friend. To know him was to love him. He will be missed because of his worth to his family, the community at large, and society in general.
Funeral services were held Friday, February 13, at 1:00 o'clock from the home and 1:30 o'clock at the Methodist Church in Royal, conducted by the Rev. F. H. Hamlin, pastor of the Presbyterian Church. The funeral was attended by one of the largest crowds ever present on such an occasion in Royal. An escort of twelve men from Goodwin Post American Legion led the procession and acted as special escort in honor of an old soldier. The colors and commanding officers led. At the grave a salute was fired and taps sounded. A large number of Odd Fellows marched in a body following the escort and had the closing service and commital (sp) ceremony at the grave in charge of C. S. Weaver of Spencer lodge. Burial was made in Riverside Cemetery. The funeral procession to Spencer was over a mile in length. Those acting as pall bearers were O. T. Bailey, George L. Bailey, Charles Bailey, Ed Bailey, Marshall Bailey and T. W. Bailey.
Obituary for Theron Lucine Bailey from page 10 of the Spencer News Herald, published in Spencer, Iowa on Thursday, February 19, 1925. (Clipping provided by Courtesy of Linda Norgaard; transcribed by Les Bailey, a distant cousin).
Theron L. Bailey was born June 24, 1848, at Waitsfield, Vermont, and was the only child of Andrew C. and Arasina Bailey. He remained with his parents in his native state until early manhood, where he attended the public schools. At the age of sixteen, or in the year 1864, in the month of August, he enlisted as a recruit at Boston in the First Mass(achusetts) Heavy Artillery, Company E. He saw some hard service during his short army experience. Among some of the more important engagements of his regiment were Petersburg and Weldon Raid. He was with the forces of General Grant when General Lee surrendered his army. He received his discharge in June 1865. During his residence in Clay County he was a member of Den Davis Post G. A. R. at Peterson.
On April 23, 1868 Mr. Bailey was married to Miss Julia A. Smith, at Berlin, Vermont. To them two sons were born, O. T. and George L. Bailey. In the spring of 1870 Mr. and Mrs. Bailey started west, traveling across the country under many difficulties, finally arriving in Clay Township. Making a choice of location they settle on the homestead four miles southwest of Royal where for thirty-one years they toiled faithfully and well, earning for themselves a livelihood and builder themselves into the growing community life. Coming as pioneers, they experienced the bitter hardships and discouragements of the early settlers. But it is such as Mr. Bailey that this generation owes a great debt for breaking the virgin soil, weathering the storms and building an enduring civilization.
Mr. Bailey held several responsible offices in the township, especially in the school districts. He was secretary and treasurer of the township schools from the establishing of the district for over thirty years, with the exception of possibly a year or so, which was spent in the east. When the Home State Bank was established he became its president and continued in that office until about four years ago. He was also a heavy stockholder in that institution. He also had the honor of being the first mayor of Royal.
In the spring of 1901 Mr. and Mrs. Bailey moved to Royal where they have since made their home. Among the many happy events in their lives was the celebration of their golden wedding anniversary on April 23, 1918. No one present enjoyed the occasion more than did Mr. Bailey. Another experience, that of the overland trip to California and back in 1922 was greatly enjoyed.
In recent years Mr. Bailey's hearing was greatly impaired, which proved to be a source of regret to him, and caused him to withdraw from his usual mingling with his neighbors and friends in the various social events of the community. He remained quite active, however, for one of advanced years, until October 21, 1924, when he was taken ill which resulted in his constant confinement to his home and finally in his departure on February 10, 1825.
Mr. Bailey leaves to mourn his departure his devoted wife, two sons, three grandchildren, a stepmother and two half sisters of Whittier, California, and one half sister and a step sister, in Vermont, besides many other relatives.
Mr. Bailey was industrious and prosperous in business, a devoted husband and loving father. He was a splendid neighbor and friend. To know him was to love him. He will be missed because of his worth to his family, the community at large, and society in general.
Funeral services were held Friday, February 13, at 1:00 o'clock from the home and 1:30 o'clock at the Methodist Church in Royal, conducted by the Rev. F. H. Hamlin, pastor of the Presbyterian Church. The funeral was attended by one of the largest crowds ever present on such an occasion in Royal. An escort of twelve men from Goodwin Post American Legion led the procession and acted as special escort in honor of an old soldier. The colors and commanding officers led. At the grave a salute was fired and taps sounded. A large number of Odd Fellows marched in a body following the escort and had the closing service and commital (sp) ceremony at the grave in charge of C. S. Weaver of Spencer lodge. Burial was made in Riverside Cemetery. The funeral procession to Spencer was over a mile in length. Those acting as pall bearers were O. T. Bailey, George L. Bailey, Charles Bailey, Ed Bailey, Marshall Bailey and T. W. Bailey.
Obituary for Theron Lucine Bailey from page 10 of the Spencer News Herald, published in Spencer, Iowa on Thursday, February 19, 1925. (Clipping provided by Courtesy of Linda Norgaard; transcribed by Les Bailey, a distant cousin).
Obituary.
Theron L. Bailey was born June 24, 1848, at Waitsfield, Vermont, and was the only child of Andrew C. and Arasina Bailey. He remained with his parents in his native state until early manhood, where he attended the public schools. At the age of sixteen, or in the year 1864, in the month of August, he enlisted as a recruit at Boston in the First Mass(achusetts) Heavy Artillery, Company E. He saw some hard service during his short army experience. Among some of the more important engagements of his regiment were Petersburg and Weldon Raid. He was with the forces of General Grant when General Lee surrendered his army. He received his discharge in June 1865. During his residence in Clay County he was a member of Den Davis Post G. A. R. at Peterson.
On April 23, 1868 Mr. Bailey was married to Miss Julia A. Smith, at Berlin, Vermont. To them two sons were born, O. T. and George L. Bailey. In the spring of 1870 Mr. and Mrs. Bailey started west, traveling across the country under many difficulties, finally arriving in Clay Township. Making a choice of location they settle on the homestead four miles southwest of Royal where for thirty-one years they toiled faithfully and well, earning for themselves a livelihood and builder themselves into the growing community life. Coming as pioneers, they experienced the bitter hardships and discouragements of the early settlers. But it is such as Mr. Bailey that this generation owes a great debt for breaking the virgin soil, weathering the storms and building an enduring civilization.
Mr. Bailey held several responsible offices in the township, especially in the school districts. He was secretary and treasurer of the township schools from the establishing of the district for over thirty years, with the exception of possibly a year or so, which was spent in the east. When the Home State Bank was established he became its president and continued in that office until about four years ago. He was also a heavy stockholder in that institution. He also had the honor of being the first mayor of Royal.
In the spring of 1901 Mr. and Mrs. Bailey moved to Royal where they have since made their home. Among the many happy events in their lives was the celebration of their golden wedding anniversary on April 23, 1918. No one present enjoyed the occasion more than did Mr. Bailey. Another experience, that of the overland trip to California and back in 1922 was greatly enjoyed.
In recent years Mr. Bailey's hearing was greatly impaired, which proved to be a source of regret to him, and caused him to withdraw from his usual mingling with his neighbors and friends in the various social events of the community. He remained quite active, however, for one of advanced years, until October 21, 1924, when he was taken ill which resulted in his constant confinement to his home and finally in his departure on February 10, 1825.
Mr. Bailey leaves to mourn his departure his devoted wife, two sons, three grandchildren, a stepmother and two half sisters of Whittier, California, and one half sister and a step sister, in Vermont, besides many other relatives.
Mr. Bailey was industrious and prosperous in business, a devoted husband and loving father. He was a splendid neighbor and friend. To know him was to love him. He will be missed because of his worth to his family, the community at large, and society in general.
Funeral services were held Friday, February 13, at 1:00 o'clock from the home and 1:30 o'clock at the Methodist Church in Royal, conducted by the Rev. F. H. Hamlin, pastor of the Presbyterian Church. The funeral was attended by one of the largest crowds ever present on such an occasion in Royal. An escort of twelve men from Goodwin Post American Legion led the procession and acted as special escort in honor of an old soldier. The colors and commanding officers led. At the grave a salute was fired and taps sounded. A large number of Odd Fellows marched in a body following the escort and had the closing service and commital (sp) ceremony at the grave in charge of C. S. Weaver of Spencer lodge. Burial was made in Riverside Cemetery. The funeral procession to Spencer was over a mile in length. Those acting as pall bearers were O. T. Bailey, George L. Bailey, Charles Bailey, Ed Bailey, Marshall Bailey and T. W. Bailey.
Obituary for Theron Lucine Bailey from page 10 of the Spencer News Herald, published in Spencer, Iowa on Thursday, February 19, 1925. (Clipping provided by Courtesy of Linda Norgaard; transcribed by Les Bailey, a distant cousin).
Theron L. Bailey was born June 24, 1848, at Waitsfield, Vermont, and was the only child of Andrew C. and Arasina Bailey. He remained with his parents in his native state until early manhood, where he attended the public schools. At the age of sixteen, or in the year 1864, in the month of August, he enlisted as a recruit at Boston in the First Mass(achusetts) Heavy Artillery, Company E. He saw some hard service during his short army experience. Among some of the more important engagements of his regiment were Petersburg and Weldon Raid. He was with the forces of General Grant when General Lee surrendered his army. He received his discharge in June 1865. During his residence in Clay County he was a member of Den Davis Post G. A. R. at Peterson.
On April 23, 1868 Mr. Bailey was married to Miss Julia A. Smith, at Berlin, Vermont. To them two sons were born, O. T. and George L. Bailey. In the spring of 1870 Mr. and Mrs. Bailey started west, traveling across the country under many difficulties, finally arriving in Clay Township. Making a choice of location they settle on the homestead four miles southwest of Royal where for thirty-one years they toiled faithfully and well, earning for themselves a livelihood and builder themselves into the growing community life. Coming as pioneers, they experienced the bitter hardships and discouragements of the early settlers. But it is such as Mr. Bailey that this generation owes a great debt for breaking the virgin soil, weathering the storms and building an enduring civilization.
Mr. Bailey held several responsible offices in the township, especially in the school districts. He was secretary and treasurer of the township schools from the establishing of the district for over thirty years, with the exception of possibly a year or so, which was spent in the east. When the Home State Bank was established he became its president and continued in that office until about four years ago. He was also a heavy stockholder in that institution. He also had the honor of being the first mayor of Royal.
In the spring of 1901 Mr. and Mrs. Bailey moved to Royal where they have since made their home. Among the many happy events in their lives was the celebration of their golden wedding anniversary on April 23, 1918. No one present enjoyed the occasion more than did Mr. Bailey. Another experience, that of the overland trip to California and back in 1922 was greatly enjoyed.
In recent years Mr. Bailey's hearing was greatly impaired, which proved to be a source of regret to him, and caused him to withdraw from his usual mingling with his neighbors and friends in the various social events of the community. He remained quite active, however, for one of advanced years, until October 21, 1924, when he was taken ill which resulted in his constant confinement to his home and finally in his departure on February 10, 1825.
Mr. Bailey leaves to mourn his departure his devoted wife, two sons, three grandchildren, a stepmother and two half sisters of Whittier, California, and one half sister and a step sister, in Vermont, besides many other relatives.
Mr. Bailey was industrious and prosperous in business, a devoted husband and loving father. He was a splendid neighbor and friend. To know him was to love him. He will be missed because of his worth to his family, the community at large, and society in general.
Funeral services were held Friday, February 13, at 1:00 o'clock from the home and 1:30 o'clock at the Methodist Church in Royal, conducted by the Rev. F. H. Hamlin, pastor of the Presbyterian Church. The funeral was attended by one of the largest crowds ever present on such an occasion in Royal. An escort of twelve men from Goodwin Post American Legion led the procession and acted as special escort in honor of an old soldier. The colors and commanding officers led. At the grave a salute was fired and taps sounded. A large number of Odd Fellows marched in a body following the escort and had the closing service and commital (sp) ceremony at the grave in charge of C. S. Weaver of Spencer lodge. Burial was made in Riverside Cemetery. The funeral procession to Spencer was over a mile in length. Those acting as pall bearers were O. T. Bailey, George L. Bailey, Charles Bailey, Ed Bailey, Marshall Bailey and T. W. Bailey.
Obituary for Theron Lucine Bailey from page 10 of the Spencer News Herald, published in Spencer, Iowa on Thursday, February 19, 1925. (Clipping provided by Courtesy of Linda Norgaard; transcribed by Les Bailey, a distant cousin).
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