Alexander H. Bailey facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Alexander H. Bailey
Bailey, c. 1860-65
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 21st district
In office November 30, 1867 – March 3, 1871
Preceded by	Roscoe Conkling
Succeeded by	Ellis H. Roberts
Member of the New York Senate from the 19th district
In office January 1, 1862 – December 31, 1865
Preceded by	William H. Ferry
Succeeded by	Samuel Campbell
Member of the New York State Assembly from the Greene County, 1st district
In office January 1, 1849 – December 31, 1849
Preceded by	Alexander H. Palmer
Succeeded by	Alonzo Greene
Personal details
Born	Alexander Hamilton Bailey August 14, 1817 Minisink, New York, U.S.
Died	April 20, 1874 (aged 56) Rome, New York, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Profession	lawyer politician judge

Alexander Hamilton Bailey (born August 14, 1817 – died April 20, 1874) was an important American politician. He served as a United States representative for New York. He was also a judge.

Who Was Alexander H. Bailey?

Alexander Hamilton Bailey was born in Minisink, New York, in Orange County, on August 14, 1817. He went to Princeton College and finished his studies in 1837. There, he learned about law. After college, he became a lawyer and started his own law practice.

Early Legal and Political Roles

From 1840 to 1842, Bailey worked as an examiner in chancery for Greene County. This role involved checking legal documents. He also served as a Justice of the Peace in Catskill for four years. A Justice of the Peace handles minor legal cases and keeps the peace.

In 1849, Bailey became a member of the New York State Assembly. This is part of New York's state government. He represented Greene County. Later, from 1851 to 1855, he was a Judge of the Greene County Court.

Moving to Rome and State Senate

In 1856, Alexander Bailey moved to Rome, New York. He continued his work as a lawyer there. From 1862 to 1865, he was a member of the New York State Senate. This is another important part of New York's state government.

Serving in Congress

Bailey was a member of the Republican Party. He was elected to the United States House of Representatives. This is part of the U.S. Congress in Washington, D.C. He filled a spot left open by Roscoe Conkling.

He served in Congress from November 30, 1867, to March 3, 1871. During his time in Congress, he led a committee. This committee looked at how money was spent in the Department of State. He did not run for re-election in 1870.

Later Career and Death

In 1871, Bailey was elected judge of the Oneida County Court. He continued to serve as a judge until he passed away.

Alexander H. Bailey died in Rome, New York, on April 20, 1874. He was 56 years old. He is buried at Rome Cemetery in Rome, New York.