Theodorus Bailey (politician)
Theodorus Bailey | |
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5th district | |
In office December 7, 1801 – March 3, 1803 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Tillotson |
Succeeded by | Andrew McCord |
In office March 4, 1799 – March 3, 1801 | |
Preceded by | David Brooks |
Succeeded by | Thomas Tillotson |
In office March 4, 1793 – March 3, 1797 | |
Preceded by | Peter Silvester |
Succeeded by | David Brooks |
Personal details | |
Born | New York Militia | October 12, 1758
Battles/wars | American Revolution |
Theodorus Bailey (October 12, 1758 – September 6, 1828) was an American lawyer and politician from Poughkeepsie, New York, who represented New York in both the U.S. House and Senate.
Early life
Bailey was born near Fishkill in the Province of New York on October 12, 1758 where he attended the rural schools and studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1778 and commenced practice in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Career
He served with the New York Militia during the Revolutionary War. He also served in the State militia from 1786 until 1805 and attained the rank of brigadier general.[1]
Bailey ran for Congress in
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Personal life
Bailey was married to Rebecca Tallmadge (1779–1807). She was the daughter of Col. James Tallmadge (1744–1821) and the sister of
- Catherine Rebecca Bailey (1804–1844), who married William Cecil Woolsey (1796–1840) in 1829.[3]
- Ann Eliza Bailey (d. 1878), who married Arthur Bronson (1801–1844), a son of Isaac Bronson.[4]
Bailey died in New York, New York County, New York, on September 6, 1828 (age 69 years, 330 days). He was interred at Dutch Burying Ground, Manhattan, New York; and was re-interred on January 8, 1864, at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, Poughkeepsie, New York.[5]
References
- ^ "Theodorus Bailey". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved August 10, 2013.
- ^ "Theodorus Bailey". Govtrack US Congress. Retrieved August 10, 2013.
- ^ a b "Guide to the Matthias B. Tallmadge Papers (1715-1868) MS 612". dlib.nyu.edu. New York University. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
- ^ "Bronson family papers 1790-1875". archives.nypl.org. New York Public Library. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
- ^ "Theodorus Bailey". The political Graveyard. Retrieved August 10, 2013.
External links
- United States Congress. "Theodorus Bailey (id: B000049)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Theodorus Bailey at Find a Grave