Hardesty's History of Calhoun County, West Virginia

WILLIAM W. BAILEY 

     William W. Bailey was born in Tazewell County, Virginia, June 
10, 1816. He was a son of Doddridge Bailey, who died in August, 1872. 
His mother, whose maiden name was Phebe Belcher, died March 18, 1866. 
     In 1856 William W. Bailey took up residence in what is now 
Calhoun County, West Virginia, and when hostilities between the two 
section of country developed into war, he entered the service of the 
Confederacy, enlisting in Company E, 14th Virginia Cavalry, where he 
served tow years, first as second sergeant, then as orderly, of 
Company E, afterwards as forage master for the regiment. He was in 
the battles of Winchester, Gettysburg, twice at Brandy Station, Cloyd 
Mountain, Bulltown, and numerous skirmishes. 
     In Logan County, Virginia, December 5, 1846, William W, Bailey 
and Lucinda, daughter of Benjamin and Nancy (Elkinds Godbey, were 
united in marriage, and their union is blessed with six children. 
     The wife of Mr. Bailey was born in Pulaski County, Virginia, 
April 3, 1831, and their children were born: Winfield S., January 23, 
1848. Christopher C., September 2, 1850; Nancy A., September 1, 1854; 
Martha J., April 29, 1856; Phebe V., October 7, 1859; William A., 
December 9, 1862. 
     William W. Bailey was constable for twelve years during his 
residence in Logan County, Virginia; deputy sheriff six years in the 
same county; in Calhoun County was elected justice in 1849 and served 
until 1861; was re-elected in 1872 and served until 1881. For four 
years he had and exercised the power of attorney of performing the 
marriage ceremony. He is a farmer, stock raiser and dealer in lumber; 
address, Minnora, Calhoun County, West Virginia. 

(Linda Fluharty)