Martin Brachall Bailey (January 22, 1857 – July 27, 1934) was an American politician and lawyer.
Martin B. Bailey | |
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Member of the Illinois Senate | |
In office 1900–1906 | |
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
In office 1894–1900 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Martin Brachall Bailey January 22, 1857 Indianola, Illinois |
Died | July 27, 1934 Danville, Illinois | (aged 77)
Political party | Republican |
Education | |
Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
Biography
editBailey was born in Indianola, Illinois and went to the public schools. He went to Illinois State University, Earlham College, and Columbia Law School. Bailey was admitted to the Illinois bar and practices law in Danville, Illinois. He served as mayor of Danville and was a Republican. Bailey served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1895 to 1899. He then served in the Illinois Senate from 1901 to 1905 and from 1909 to 1934. Bailey died at his home in Danville, Illinois.[1][2]
References
edit- ^ Illinois Blue Book 1931–1932, Biographical Sketch of Martin B. Bailey, pp. 256–257
- ^ "State Senator Dies". Edwardsville Intelligencer. Danville, Illinois. July 28, 1934. p. 6. Retrieved July 4, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
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