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Bailey, Joseph Weldon

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Fairview Cemetery, Gainesville, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 33° 37' 44.31714999996", -97° 7' 34.75205000004"
 
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    (October 6, 1863-April 13, 1929) Democrat Joseph Weldon Bailey served in the U.S. House of Representatives (1891-1901) and in the U.S. Senate (1901-1913). A colorful and controversial politician, he was known for his superb oratorical skills and his fiery temper. His career was damaged by his involvement in the notorious Waters-Pierce Company anti-trust case, but in the 1920 Democratic Gubernatorial Primary runoff election he placed second to Pat Neff. He moved his law practice to Dallas in 1921. Recorded - 1994.

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Bailey, Joseph Weldon Historical Marker Location Map, Gainesville, Texas