Norman C. Bailey Explained

Norman C. Bailey
Term Start:1944
Term End:1957
Birth Name:Norman Calvin Bailey
Birth Date:22 June 1890
Birth Place:Madison County, Virginia, U.S.
Death Place:Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S.
Resting Place:Graham Cemetery
Spouse:Martha Florence Garrett
Children:7

Norman Calvin Bailey (June 22, 1890 – July 23, 1969) was an American politician from Virginia. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1944 to 1957.

Early life

Norman Calvin Bailey was born on June 22, 1890, in Madison County, Virginia, to Mary Belle (née Battaille) and John S. Bailey.[1] He attended a private school in Madison County.[2]

Career

Bailey was a Democrat. He represented Madison and Orange counties in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1944 to 1957.[1] [2] He was mayor of Orange for 22 years and also served on the town council.[2]

Bailey was a member of the board of directors of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce.[1] During World War II, Bailey was a home service chairman of the Orange County chapter of the American Red Cross.[1] Bailey was a member of the board of directors of Virginia National Bank in Charlottesville and Orange County. He was a manager of Merchants – Peoples Company of Orange and a member of the board of directors of Merchants Grocery Company of Culpeper.[1] He also worked as a wholesale grocer.[2]

Personal life

Bailey married Martha Florence Garrett.[2] They had two sons and five daughters, Norman C. Jr., Roger C., Margaret, Dorothy, Martha, Jean and Mrs. Bruce Radney.[1] [3] He was chairman of the board of Trinity United Methodist Church.[1]

Bailey died on July 23, 1969, at Charlottesville Hospital. He was buried in Graham Cemetery.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: Former Orange Delegate Dies . 1969-07-23 . The Daily Progress . A10 . . 2024-10-12.
  2. Web site: Norman C. Bailey . Virginia House of Delegates . 2024-10-12.
  3. News: Former Legislator Succumbs . 1969-07-24 . Culpeper Star–Exponent . 1 . . 2024-10-12.