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A Calhoun Confederate soldier will be honored by the placement, at long last, of a US government marker at his grave site, according to Ann Newell of Chloe.
William A. Bailey served in the 14th Virginia Calvary from 1862-1865 and was captured by Union troops and sent to prison in Point Lookout, Maryland.
"We think it is proper that William Bailey's grave be designated, along with other Civil War soldiers resting in unmarked graves in Calhoun," said Newell.
He was the son of John and Permelia Bailey. John Bailey was also in the war (1861-1865) and is buried on Blown Timber near Milo.
The ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, October 1st at 11 a.m. at the Minnora Prudence Chapel Cemetery and the public is welcome to attend.
After the war, William returned to his family in Calhoun. He was married to Elizabeth Helmick in 1855, they were the parents of William Henry, Matilda Ann, John J., Sabra Ellen, Samuel Floyd, Robert L. and Doddridge Bailey.
William's wife, Elizabeth, died in 1871 he later married Sarah Emma Haverty. Their children were Silas, Bessie, Rosa and Melissa Bailey.
Related families in Calhoun: Bailey, King, Deweese, Ross, Jarvis, Conley, George, Boggs and Ater.
Scott Bailey of Minnora is a 4th generation descendant of William A. Bailey, and is still living in Calhoun. His children are John (deceased), Sharon Groves of Orville OH, Joyce Meek of Lexington KY and Martha Park of Minnora.
Scott is married to Edith Gae Hoover Bailey, they have been married for 59 years, living their entire life near Minnora. They have 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Newell said the next marker will hopefully be for Civil War soldier William Henry Lowers. who was killed near Minnora in 1865.
Individuals with information about the locations of the Bailey and Lowers graves, or other information about unmarked Civil War graves, should contact Ann Newell, HC 75, Box 320. Chloe WV 25235 or email newella@frontiernet.net
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