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- Alexander Scott Bailey
Alexander Scott Bailey, son of Douglas and Nancy Bailey was born in Harrisville, Butler county, Pa., on May 28, 1849, and passed away at his home in Superior, Nebr., on March 17, 1936, at 1:50 p.m.
Mr. Bailey was united in marriage to Miss Agnes Brown on Dec. 15, 1875, at Clarinda, Ia. They later moved to Jewell county, Kansas, and then to their farm northwest of Superior, where they lived many years before coming to Superior 27 years ago. Mrs. Bailey preceded her husband to the better land on Sept. 18, 1931.
Mr. Bailey was held in high esteem by all who knew him. He was a devoted husband, a loving father and a kind and thoughtful neighbor. He is survived by his son, Ellis D. Bailey of Superior, a foster daughter, Mrs. Grace W. Roberts of Lincoln, Nebr., and three sisters, Mrs. Agnew Buchanan of Tingley, Ia., Mrs. W.D. Berringer, of Clarinda, Ia., and Miss Hannah S. Bailey, also of Clarinda.
The funeral services were held in the home, 634 Colorado street, on Thursday, March 19, at 2 p.m., with Rev. W.A. Stockwell of the First Presbyterian church in charge. Music was furnished by a quartet from the Reformed Presbyterian church. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery at Superior.
Superior Weekly Journal, Superior, Nebraska. Thursday, 19 March 1936.
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