John Bailey (1828–1887) was born in Montgomery, Virginia, USA and died in Putnam, West Virginia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Patterson Bailey 1828–1887

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 18 OCT 1828 · Montgomery, Virginia, USA

Died 11 FEB 1887 · Putnam, West Virginia, USA

Father Nelson Bailey

Mother Susan Hilton

Spouse Clara Clary Jane Peters

Children Nancy S Bailey

Siblings Alfred Bailey, Charles Bailey, Mary Jane Bailey, Thomas E Bailey

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Immediate Family

Parents

Nelson Bailey

Susan Hilton

Spouse(s)

Clara Clary Jane Peters

Children

Nancy S Bailey

Biography

John Patterson Bailey was born in 1828 in Montgomery, Virginia, USA, the child of nelson bailey and susan hilton. John Patterson Bailey married clara clary jane peters, and had children including nancy s bailey. John Patterson Bailey passed away in 1887 in Putnam, West Virginia, USA.

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1828

Birth of John Patterson Bailey in Montgomery, Virginia, USA

Birth

1887

Death of John Patterson Bailey in Putnam, West Virginia, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Bailey

This ancestor line traces from Caroline, Virginia, United States (1685) to Montgomery, Virginia, USA (1828) across 6 generations.

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: John Bailey (1828–1887) was born in Montgomery, Virginia, USA and died in Putnam, West Virginia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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