Norman C. Bailey
American politician (1890–1969)
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Norman Calvin Bailey (June 22, 1890 – July 23, 1969) was an American politician from Virginia. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1944 to 1957.
June 22, 1890
Norman C. Bailey | |
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| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
| In office 1944–1957 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Norman Calvin Bailey June 22, 1890 Madison County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | July 23, 1969 (aged 79) |
| Resting place | Graham Cemetery |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Martha Florence Garrett |
| Children | 7 |
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Early life
Norman Calvin Bailey was born on June 22, 1890, in Madison County, Virginia, to Mary Belle (née Battaille) and John S. Bailey.[1] He attended a private school in Madison County.[2]
Career
Bailey was a Democrat. He represented Madison and Orange counties in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1944 to 1957.[1][2] He was mayor of Orange for 22 years and also served on the town council.[2]
Bailey was a member of the board of directors of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce.[1] During World War II, Bailey was a home service chairman of the Orange County chapter of the American Red Cross.[1] Bailey was a member of the board of directors of Virginia National Bank in Charlottesville and Orange County. He was a manager of Merchants – Peoples Company of Orange and a member of the board of directors of Merchants Grocery Company of Culpeper.[1] He also worked as a wholesale grocer.[2]
Personal life
Bailey married Martha Florence Garrett.[2] They had two sons and five daughters, Norman C. Jr., Roger C., Margaret, Dorothy, Martha, Jean and Mrs. Bruce Radney.[1][3] He was chairman of the board of Trinity United Methodist Church.[1]
Bailey died on July 23, 1969, at Charlottesville Hospital. He was buried in Graham Cemetery.[1]
