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Name |
Bailey, James Alderson Edward (1867-1954) |
Other names |
James A. Bailey III Often called James A. Bailey Jr. - technically the 3rd |
Born |
25 MAR 1867 |
Birthplace |
Cambridge |
Deceased |
2 JUL 1954 |
Deceased where |
Arlington |
Father |
Bailey, James A. |
Mother |
Peirce, Marietta |
Places of residence |
1910 - 114 Pleasant Street |
Titles & honors |
The Honorable James Alderson Bailey, Jr. was a selectman for the town of Arlington, MA for several years as well as Arlington's representative in 1895 in the legislature. |
Notes |
Picture on FindAGrave |
Occupation |
Harvard College class of 1888, Graduated Harvard Law School.: Served in cabinet of Calvin Coolidge when Governor of Massachusetts, as Chairman of Metropolitan District Commission. Responsible for building Quabbin Reservoir for Metropolitan water supply. Reportedly refused to allow fishing in the reservoir. Calvin asked for his resignation which was refused! Gentleman Farmer: Bought a farm in Groton, MA around 1920. |
Spouse |
Hopkins, Helen Gage |
Children |
James Alderson Bailey 3rd 1903–1921 Edward Hopkins Bailey 1905–1998 Gage Bailey 1907–1992 Roberta H Bailey 1911– Helen O Bailey 1911– |
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