Leonard C Bailey (abt. 1825 - 1918)

Born about 1825 in Georgetown, District of Columbia, United States

Husband of Mary (Hove) Bailey — married 23 Nov 1864 in District of Columbia, United States

Died 1 Sep 1918 at about age 93 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Biography

Leonard Bailey is Notable.

Leonard Bailey was an American business owner and inventor. ^[1] Although he grew up in poverty, he worked hard and built a franchise of barbershops in the Washington, D. C. area. ^[1] He also invented and received patents for a number of devices, many of which were for military and governmental use. ^[1] These included the folding bed, a mail-stamping machine, and a device to steer trains onto different tracks. ^[1]

He also helped establish the Capital Savings Bank of Washington, D. C., one of the very first black-owned banks in the United States. ^[1]

Leonard was a member of the the first mixed-race jury in Washington, D. C. ^[1]

Leonard was born about 1825. He passed away in 1918 from a sudden illness at age 93. ^[1] NOTE: This information is disputed by his Find A Grave memorial biography as well as 4 census records and his death certificate. They all state he was born about 1843. "Born in Georgetown, Washington, DC to John and Elizabeth Bailey. Family (with the exception of the father) living free as early as 1850 in Georgetown; John, the father, is living free as the head of a household in 1840 with a woman between the ages of 24 and 35, and a girl under the age of 10 - presumably the mother Elizabeth and oldest daughter, Ann."^[2][3] Leonard died at age 75.^[4]

Marriage

Leonard married Mary F Hove (aka Hooe, Hool) on 23 November 1864 in District of Columbia, United States.^[5] They had no children.^[3]

Census Records

In the 1870 census Leonard (age 27) was in Washington, District of Columbia, United States, with his wife, Mary.^[6]

In the 1880 census Leunerd [sic] (age 37) was the married head of household in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. It was still just him and Mary in the home. Leonard was a barber.^[7]

In the 1900 census Leonard (age 57) was the married head of household in Washington city, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. He and Mary had 2 boarders in the home. Leonard was still working as a barber.^[8]

In the 1910 census Leonard (age 67) was the widowed head of household in Precinct 2, Washington, District of Columbia, United States.^[9]

Death

Leonard died (age 75) on 1 September 1918 in District of Columbia, United States.^[4] Burial was originally in the Columbian Harmony Cemetery, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA.^[2] The biographical history on his memorial page stated he is believed to have been re-interred "... with about 37,000 others, in the National Harmony Memorial Park in Prince George's County, Maryland, in 1960."

Will

Leonard left a will in which he bequeathed his money, stocks, real estate, and other property to numerous nieces, nephews, a foster daughter, the Berean Baptist Church, employees and others:^[10]

• Georgetta Savoy - Foster Daughter
• Ida B. Gould - Niece
• Martha Bailey -Niece
• Emma Bailey - Niece
• Grace Bailey - Niece
• Ira Bailey -Nephew
• William Bailey - Nephew
• Marian Dogans - Nephew

His faithful cashier, Thomas C Offutt, was bequeathed his barber shop and all its fixtures, as well as all of his apparel, and jewelry including his pocket watch and chain.

William A Warfield was appointed his executor and also received 1000 shares of the Calumet and Nevada Consolidated Mines Company.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6} Wikipedia contributors, "Leonard C. Bailey," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Leonard_C._Bailey&oldid=1017262050 (accessed April 23, 2021).
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/216969555/leonard-c-bailey : accessed 18 January 2022), memorial page for Leonard C. Bailey (1843–1 Sep 1918), Find A Grave: Memorial #216969555, citing Columbian Harmony Cemetery, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA ; Maintained by FamilyTies (contributor 47950600) .
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} Birth Registration: "United States, Freedman's Bank Records, 1865-1874"
   Citing bank District of Columbia, United States, NARA microfilm publication M816 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1970); FHL microfilm 928,574.
   FamilySearch (accessed 18 January 2022)
   Leonard C Bailey birth in Georgetown, D.C..
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} Death Registration: "District of Columbia Deaths, 1874-1961"
   Citing reference ID 245592, District Records Center, Washington D.C.; FHL microfilm 2,115,882.
   FamilySearch (accessed 18 January 2022)
   FamilySearch Image
   Leonard C Bailey death 1 Sep 1918 (age 75) in District of Columbia, United States.
5. ↑ Marriage: "District of Columbia Marriages, 1811-1950"
   Citing p. 25, Records Office, Washington D.C.; FHL microfilm 2,079,252.
   FamilySearch (accessed 18 January 2022)
   FamilySearch Image Image number 01842
   Leonard Bailey marriage to Mary F Hove on 23 Nov 1864 in District of Columbia, United States.
6. ↑ 1870 Census: "United States Census, 1870"
   Citing Page: 192; Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 15; FHL microfilm: 000545622; Record number: 7828;
   FamilySearch (accessed 18 January 2022)
   FamilySearch Image Image number 00201
   Leonard Bailey (27) head of household in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
7. ↑ 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880"
   Citing enumeration district , sheet , NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm .
   FamilySearch (accessed 18 January 2022)
   FamilySearch Image Image number 00635
   Leunerd Bailey (37), married head of household in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Born in District of Columbia, United States.
8. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
   Citing enumeration district (ED) 46, sheet 16B, family 284, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,160.
   FamilySearch (accessed 18 January 2022)
   FamilySearch Image
   Leonard C Bailey (57), married head of household in Washington city, Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
9. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
   Citing enumeration district (ED) ED 11, sheet 12B, family 258, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 149; FHL microfilm 1,374,162.
   FamilySearch (accessed 18 January 2022)
   FamilySearch Image Image number 00605
   Leonard C Bailey (67), widowed head of household in Precinct 2, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Born in District of Columbia.
10. ↑ Probate: "Washington, D.C., U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1737-1952"
    Probate Records (District of Columbia), 1801-1930; Author: District of Columbia. Register of Wills; Probate Place: District of Columbia, Washington, D.C.
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 9083 #196238 (accessed 18 January 2022)
    Leonard C Bailey probate on 19 Apr 1918.