William B. Bailey | |
|---|---|
| Registrar of Deeds for the Southern Middlesex District | |
| In office 1952–1959 | |
| Preceded by | James F. Fitzgerald |
| Succeeded by | Edmund C. Buckley |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the 24th Middlesex District | |
| In office 1947–1949 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 11, 1892 Somerville, Massachusetts |
| Died | October 25, 1977 (aged 84) Somerville, Massachusetts |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology Wentworth Institute of Technology |
William B. Bailey (December 11, 1892 – October 25, 1977) was an American politician who served as Registrar of Deeds for the Southern Middlesex District and was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
Early life
Bailey was born on December 11, 1892, in Somerville, Massachusetts. He attended public schools in Somerville, Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology, and Wentworth Institute of Technology.[1] Bailey served in the United States Army during World War I and mustered out with the rank of sergeant.[2]
Political career
From 1942 to 1945, Bailey was a member of the Somerville school committee. From 1947 to 1949 he was represented the 24th Middlesex District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.[1] In 1947 he was an unsuccessful candidate for mayor of Somerville.[3] In 1950 he was a candidate for Secretary of the Commonwealth. He finished fourth in the Republican primary with 15% of the vote.[4] In 1952 Bailey defeated Democratic incumbent James F. Fitzgerald to become Registrar of Deeds for the Southern Middlesex District.[5] In 1958, he was defeated for reelection by Edmund C. Buckley.[6] In 1962, Bailey was an unsuccessful candidate for Middlesex County commissioner.[7] Bailey was also a member of the Somerville board of assessors for 16 years.[2]
Bailey died on October 25, 1977, at his home in Somerville.[2]
See also
References
- 1 2 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 1947-1948. 1947. p. 95.
- 1 2 3 "William Bailey, Somerville and county official, 84". The Boston Globe. October 27, 1977.
- ↑ "Somerville Picks Lynch and Bradley". The Boston Globe. October 8, 1947.
- ↑ Massachusetts Election Statistics 1950. p. 150.
- ↑ "Bailey Elected Deeds Registrar in So. Middlesex". The Boston Daily Globe. November 6, 1952.
- ↑ Massachusetts Election Statistics 1958. p. 350.
- ↑ "Democratic Gains in Counties Highlighted by Norfolk Upset". The Boston Globe. November 8, 1962.