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Goldsmith Bailey

1823 – 1862

American politician

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About Goldsmith Bailey

Lived 1823 – 1862 (aged 38). Goldsmith Bailey was an American politician and lawyer.

Goldsmith Fox Bailey (July 17, 1823 – May 8, 1862) was a U.S. representative from Massachusetts.

Born in East Westmoreland, New Hampshire, when he was three years old, his widowed mother moved with him to Fitchburg.

Bailey was admitted to the bar in 1848 and commenced practice in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, as a partner in the law firm of N. Wood & Co.

Bailey served on the Fitchburg, Massachusetts school committee from 1849 to 1854. He was appointed postmaster of Fitchburg on May 3, 1851, and served until May 4, 1853, when his successor was appointed. Bailey served as member of the Massachusetts house of representatives in 1857. He served in the Massachusetts State Senate 1858–60. Bailey was the Republican Party candidate for congress in Massachusetts' ninth congressional district in the 1860 election.

Bailey was elected as a Republican to the Thirty-seventh Congress and served from March 4, 1861, until his death in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, May 8, 1862. He was interred in Laurel Hill Cemetery, with a cenotaph at the Congressional Cemetery.

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United States representative, Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Member of the State Senate of Massachusetts
Also known as
Goldsmith Fox Bailey

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Goldsmith Bailey?

American politician (1823-1862)

When was Goldsmith Bailey born?

Goldsmith Bailey was born on 17 July 1823 in Westmoreland.

When did Goldsmith Bailey die?

Goldsmith Bailey died on 8 May 1862 in Fitchburg.

What was Goldsmith Bailey's occupation?

Goldsmith Bailey was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was Goldsmith Bailey?

Goldsmith Bailey was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Goldsmith Bailey

· Wikidata: Q1422920

· DBpedia: Goldsmith Bailey

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