A Trip to California in 1853: Recollections of a Gold Seeking Trip by Ox Train Across the Plains and Mountains by an Old Illinois Pioneer

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Author: Washington Bailey ISBN: 9781465517777
Publisher: Library of Alexandria Publication: March 8, 2015
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Washington Bailey
ISBN: 9781465517777
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Publication: March 8, 2015
Imprint:
Language: English

BRIEF BIOGRAPHY OF THE AUTHOR While in California, he sent money back to his father, who bought for him, fifty acres of land, where Bellflower village now stands, paying 5.00 per acre. This he sold in 1856, getting 6.00 per acre. He then bought 85 acres north of Saybrook, adding to it later 40 acres, at a total cost of 1,400. This was sold in 1864 for 1,875. The next year he purchased 141 acres in DeWitt County, Ill., where Mike Walden now lives, paying 22.00 per acre. He purchased more land bordering this farm until 1891, when he moved to LeRoy, where he has since resided in a commodious home south of the city park. This farm of 261 acres was divided up among his children and afterwards sold. Mr. Bailey later invested in 160 acres in DeWitt County, which he now owns conjointly with his wife, having deeded 80 acres to her. Besides his residence, he owns another residence property in LeRoy. Mr. Bailey was married to Julian Brittin, March 19, 1857, and they are parents of three boys and three girls, all living. They are: A. G. Bailey, who was serving his second term as mayor of LeRoy, when this volume was published; Henry Bailey, of Normal; Lincoln Bailey and Mrs. Nancy Van Deventer, of LeRoy; Mrs. Sarah Brown, of Maroa, and Mrs. Emma Vance, of Farmer City. Mr. Bailey has served several terms as justice of the peace and school director. He has been a loyal member of the Methodist church since boyhood. He has a remarkable memory and has always took a lively interest in politics. His mind is a store-house of dates and facts concerning political affairs. He is a staunch foe of the liquor traffic, and holds to the Republican doctrine of McKinley and Roosevelt. He is a man of deep convictions and is always ready to advocate them on all occasions

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BRIEF BIOGRAPHY OF THE AUTHOR While in California, he sent money back to his father, who bought for him, fifty acres of land, where Bellflower village now stands, paying 5.00 per acre. This he sold in 1856, getting 6.00 per acre. He then bought 85 acres north of Saybrook, adding to it later 40 acres, at a total cost of 1,400. This was sold in 1864 for 1,875. The next year he purchased 141 acres in DeWitt County, Ill., where Mike Walden now lives, paying 22.00 per acre. He purchased more land bordering this farm until 1891, when he moved to LeRoy, where he has since resided in a commodious home south of the city park. This farm of 261 acres was divided up among his children and afterwards sold. Mr. Bailey later invested in 160 acres in DeWitt County, which he now owns conjointly with his wife, having deeded 80 acres to her. Besides his residence, he owns another residence property in LeRoy. Mr. Bailey was married to Julian Brittin, March 19, 1857, and they are parents of three boys and three girls, all living. They are: A. G. Bailey, who was serving his second term as mayor of LeRoy, when this volume was published; Henry Bailey, of Normal; Lincoln Bailey and Mrs. Nancy Van Deventer, of LeRoy; Mrs. Sarah Brown, of Maroa, and Mrs. Emma Vance, of Farmer City. Mr. Bailey has served several terms as justice of the peace and school director. He has been a loyal member of the Methodist church since boyhood. He has a remarkable memory and has always took a lively interest in politics. His mind is a store-house of dates and facts concerning political affairs. He is a staunch foe of the liquor traffic, and holds to the Republican doctrine of McKinley and Roosevelt. He is a man of deep convictions and is always ready to advocate them on all occasions

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