U.S. Congressman, U.S. Senator. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1778 and commenced to practice law in Poughkeepsie, New York. During the Revolutionary War, he served in the New York State Militia and attained the rank of Brigadier General. In 1793, he was elected to the Third and Fourth Congresses, serving until 1797. He was reelected to the Third and Fourth Congresses, in 1799 and elected to the Seventh Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Thomas Tillotson, serving until 1803. In 1803, he was elected to the United States Senate, serving until 1804. After his term, he was postmaster for the City of New York, until his death at age 69.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
Family Members
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John Bailey
1732–1806
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Altje Van Wyck Bailey
1740–1807
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Elizabeth Hoffman Bailey
1764–1797 (m. 1783)
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Rebecca Tallmadge Bailey
1779–1807 (m. 1798)
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William Bailey
1763–1840
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Elizabeth Bailey Kent
1768–1851
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James Bailey
1770–1832
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Esther Bailey Bleecker
1781–1823
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Catharine Rebecca Bailey Woolsey
1798–1844
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Ann Eliza Bailey Bronson
1798–1878
Flowers
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