John Bailey
American cutler and metalworker
About John Bailey
Lived 1736 – 1800.
John Bailey (born 1736) was an American cutler and metalworker. Born in Sheffield, England, he moved to New York City in 1755 and set up his own metalworking business 1771. He was married to Anne Brigstoke later that same year. After the British occupation he moved to Frederickstown and later in 1778 to Fishkill, where he continued his cutlery business. He also owned and operated a 200-acre farm just outside Fishkill.
In 1784, Bailey returned to New York and was granted American citizenship.
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Who was John Bailey?
American cutler and metalworker
When was John Bailey born?
John Bailey was born in 1736.
When did John Bailey die?
John Bailey died in 1800.
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· DBpedia: John Bailey (cutler)
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