Martin B. Bailey Explained

Martin B. Bailey
Birth Name:Martin Brachall Bailey
Birth Date:22 January 1857
Birth Place:Indianola, Illinois
Death Place:Danville, Illinois
Occupation:Lawyer, politician
Party:Republican
Office1:Member of the Illinois Senate
Term Start1:1900
Term End1:1906
Office2:Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
Term Start2:1894
Term End2:1900

Martin Brachall Bailey (January 22, 1857 – July 27, 1934) was an American politician and lawyer.

Biography

Bailey 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]

Notes and References

  1. Illinois Blue Book 1931–1932, Biographical Sketch of Martin B. Bailey, pp. 256–257
  2. News: State Senator Dies . . Danville, Illinois . 6 . 1934-07-28 . 2020-07-04 . Newspapers.com.