Bailey Family Collection - Genealogy
MS1. GENEALOGYMS1.1 Family Trees and Notes MS1.1.1 Chart/map. "Paternal Pedigree." compiled by Joseph Whitman Bailey. Boston, Mass., 1907. Bailey pedigree dates back to 443 BC. (5 copies, one on microfilm) MS1.1.2 Chart/map. "Descendants of Reverend Isaac Bayley and Elizabeth Emerson Bayley." compiled by Joseph Whitman Bailey. Boston, Mass., 1907. MS1.1.3 Chart/map. "Lineal and Collateral Pedigrees of Descendants of Samuel Slaughter Esq. in Four Generations." compiled by Joseph Whitman Bailey. Boston, Mass., 1907. MS1.1.4 Chart/map. "Descendants of Elizabeth Golding Maxwell (Elrington)." compiled by Joseph Whitman Bailey. Boston, Mass., October, 1913. [The chart is incomplete according to Joseph Whitman Bailey and errors may be present. Probably the first attempt to investigate this family connection.] (3 copies) MS1.1.5 Chart/map. "Bailey Genealogy by William Mason Bailey." [Data collected from Jacob Whitman Bailey's genealogy with additions by his son William Whitman Bailey.] Completed February 27, 1953. MS1.1.6 Paper fragment of a genealogical tree. Probably the work of Loring Woart Bailey. Undated. MS1.2 Branch Families MS1.2.1 D'Avray MS1.2.1.1 Will of Milbrough Maxwell. [Grandfather of Elizabeth Golding Elrington (Maxwell), who married Dr. Joseph Head Marshall.] Money and jewelry is bequeathed to Elizabeth Golding Elrington Maxwell. Other family members promised money or property. Sketch of Maxwell-Elrington family tree. Ancestral notes. 1807. MS1.2.1.2 Will of Milbrough Maxwell (abstract). Majority of Milbrough Maxwell's estate bequeathed to grand-daughter, Elizabeth Golding Elrington (Maxwell) to be administered by trustees until her 21st birthday. Bequests to other family members. Will executor, George Booth Maxwell Esq. MS1.2.1.3 Certificate. Joseph Marshall d'Avray appointed Chief Superintendant of New Brunswick's Schools. The Act gives him power of office. November 1, 1853. MS1.2.1.4 Transcript of a letter from Loring Woart Bailey to Mrs. Cole of Salem [Massachusetts], with notes. Knowledge of aristocratic title. September 23, 1863. MS1.2.1.5 Certified copy of marriage entry for Joseph Marshall d'Avray and Margaret Glenn, July 18, 1838. Extract from the register witnessed by J. J. Hannah, Vicar of Brighton, May 1, 1899. MS1.2.1.6 Transcript of letter from Joseph Head Marshall to Dr. Edward Jenner, January 7, 1801, Malta. Submitted to Prevention, a pamphlet issued by the New Brunswick Department of Health, by George Whitman Bailey. Dr. J. H. Marshall describes success of small pox vaccine in Mediterranean lands. Praised by citizens and nobility. January-February, 1924. MS1.2.1.7 Fragment note about Joseph Marshall d'Avray and Margaret d'Avray (Glenn) by Joseph Whitman Bailey. Describes Joseph Marshall d'Avray's accidents. July, 1926. MS1.2.1.8 Certified copy of marriage entry for Joseph Marshall d'Avray and Margaret Glenn, July 18, 1838. Extract from the register witnessed by Bransley D.H. Jones, Curate. March 31, 1928. MS1.2.1.9 Publishing company's press release / description of Joseph Whitman Bailey's The Curious Story of Dr. Marshall--With a Few Side Lights on Napoleon and Other Persons of Consequence. Undated. [1930]. MSl.2.1.10 Critique of Conrad's unfinished novel, Suspense by Miriam H. Wood in "Modern Language Notes". Suggests that Dr. Joseph Head Marshall was an inspiration for a character in the novel. June, 1935. MS1.2.1.11 Note. Alfred Goldsworthy Bailey finds reference to Dr. Joseph Head Marshall in Henry Contamine's Diplomalie et Diploniales sous la Restauration, 1814-1830. 1970. MS1.2.1.12 Genealogical tree of the family, Marshall deBrett d'Avray. Compiled by Alain de Brett d'Avray, February 24, 1977. Paris, France. MS1.2.1.13 Note. Alfred Goldsworthy Bailey relates diplomatic intrigues involving Dr. Joseph Head Marshall. Book references. December 16, 1984. MS1.2.1.14 List of descendants of Dr. Joseph Head Marshall and the widow of Captain Mayhew. Occupations and residences of various d'Avray family members. Undated. MS1.2.1.15 Note. Patrilineal tree of the Marshall de Brett d'Avray family compiled by Alfred Goldsworthy Bailey. Undated. MS1.2.2 Bulkeley MS1.2.2.1 Original copy and transcript of Bulkeley family tree. Relationship between Bailey, Bulkeley, and Emerson. [Compiled by Joseph Whitman Bailey.] Undated. MS1.2.2.2 Family tree from Henry II to Loring Woart Bailey. [Compiled by Joseph Whitman Bailey.] Undated. MS1.2.2.3 Transcript of Paternal Pedigree of Jane Allen Bulkeley. [Compiled by Joseph Whitman Bailey, 1907. [Copied by Alfred Goldsworthy Bailey.] Undated. MS1.2.2.4 Transcript of Bulkeley family tree. [Compiled by Alfred Goldsworthy Bailey.] Undated. MS1.2.2.5 List of Reverend Edward Bulkeley's ancestors. [Compiled by Joseph Whitman Bailey and Alfred Goldsworthy Bailey?] Undated. MS1.2.2.6 Transcript of ancestry of Reverend Edward Bulkeley, Rector of Odell, Bedfordshire, England. Traces connection to Oliver Cromwell. Source unknown. Undated. MS1.2.2.7 Photocopy of portrait of Reverend Edward Bulkeley. Historical note by Alfred Goldsworthy Bailey stresses family tie. (2 copies) Undated. MS1.2.2.8 Extensive notes about various Bulkeley family members. Source unknown. Undated. MS1.2.2.9 Transcript portion of a biographical account about Peter Bulkeley. Source unknown. Undated. MS1.2.2.10 King's Landing registration sheet for a painting of Jane Allen Bulkeley. Description of painting. November 16, 1972. Mactaquac, New Brunswick. MS1.2.2.11 Description of photograph. Note on the tomb of Thomas and Elizabeth Bulkeley by Alfred Goldsworthy Bailey. 1981. MS1.2.3 Gale MS1.2.3.1 Transcript of diary by John Valiant Gale concerning an excursion to the lower St. Lawrence in 1873. Information on the countryside, modes of travel, price of goods, individuals encountered. Notes on Gale family by Alfred Goldsworthy Bailey. Undated. [1873]. MS1.2.3.2 List of deaths of various Gale/Goldsworthy individuals. Source unknown. [1878?]. MS1.2.3.3 Thank you note for contribution to King George's Jubilee Trust. [Found among Ernestine Valiant Gale Bailey's papers]. Undated. MS1.2.3.4 Notes on Denis Gale by Alfred Goldsworthy Bailey. Ancestral house in Quebec. Biographical sketch of Richard Goldsworthy and Denis Gale. Art work by Denis Gale. [1951+]. MS1.2.4 Slaughter MS1.2.4.1 Excerpt from Manuscript Volume, "Colonel Samuel Slaughter and His Descendants." Founder of Culpeper. Culpeper "Minute Men" in American Revolution, (description of flag, uniforms, tactics). Deprivations during American Revolution. Military and family career of Captain Philip Slaughter. [1844+]. MS1.2.4.2 Transcript of inscription on Samuel Slaughter's tombstone from St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Culpeper, Virginia. Samuel Slaughter, 1766 - 1857, was founder and vestryman of St. Stephen's Church. Culpeper, Virginia, 1857. MS1.2.4.3 Genealogical tree and notes. "Branch Family of Francis Slaughter's Family." Detailed genealogy of two generations of Slaughter family. [1857+]. MS1.2.4.4 Travel account of Loring Woart Bailey's visit to Western View, Virginia to meet his Slaughter cousins. Impressions of countryside, plantation, Southern architecture and relatives. Western View, Virginia. Thanksgiving, 1858. MS1.2.4.5 Fragment genealogical tree. From "Colonel Slaughter and His Descendants." Family tree and list prepared by Alfred Goldsworthy Bailey. 1958. MS1.3 Individuals MS1.3.1 Isaac Bailey MS1.3.1.1 Incomplete biographical sketch of Isaac Bailey by Sidney S. Rider. Education, employment, marriage of Isaac Bailey. [1810 - 1815]. MS1.3.2 William B. Slaughter MS1.3.2.1 Biography/autobiography by William B. Slaughter, "Reminiscences of Distinguished Men. with an Autobiography." [Only autobiography is included.] Describes education, employment, adventures. 1878. MS1.3.2.2 Biographical sketch in Appletons' Cyclopedia of American Biography. Practised law. Supported Andrew Jackson. Influencial in organizing Wisconsin territory. Biography of clergyman cousin, Philip Slaughter included. New York, 1898. MS1.3.3 Joseph Marshall d'Avray MS1.3.3.1 Correspondence relating to Joseph Marshall d'Avray's professional status in Mauritius and the state of education in the colony. Financial difficulties. Seeks better employment opportunity. Mauritius. November, 1844 - November, 1847. MS1.3.3.2 Letter from Joseph Marshall d'Avray to Benjamin Hawes Esquire, Undersecretary of State. London, England. September 13, 1847. Joseph Marshall d'Avray declines teaching position in New Brunswick as the salary and status of the position is inferior. Note on reverse side from [Lord Grey] to Governor W. Colebrooke encourages the latter to accept d'Avray and raise the proposed salary. November 27, 1847. MS1.3.3.3 Excerpts from correspondence regarding Joseph Marshall d'Avray's employment situation in New Brunswick. Fire destroy majority of d'Avray family possessions. Seeks compensation. Fredericton, New Brunswick. January 28, 1848 to 1851. MS1.3.3.4 Recommendation letter from John M. Brooke. Describes Joseph Marshall d'Avray's gentlemanly conduct and competence as a Professor of Modern Languages. Fredericton, New Brunswick. September 3, 1851. MS1.3.3.5 Recommendation letter from Edwin Jacob. Esteem for Joseph Marshall d'Avray's conduct. Fredericton, New Brunswick. September 8, 1851. MS1.3.3.6 "Outline sketch. Life of Joseph M. d'Avray." Biographical sketch of d'Avray. Describes life in Mauritius and New Brunswick. Employment, publications, friends etc. Notes by George W. Bailey. Undated. MS1.3.3.7 Essay by W. B. Hamilton, "Marshall d'Avray, Precursor of Modern Education." in Profiles of Canadian Educators. Biography of family. Contribution to New Brunswick education system. Editor of Head Quarters and quarrels with John Gregory. [1974]. MS1.3.3.8 Note on Joseph Marshall d'Avray's influence on Sir George Parkin. D'Avray family spread out through Commonwealth. Undated. MS1.3.3.9 Biography of Joseph Marshall d'Avray by Alfred Goldsworthy Bailey. Contribution to New Brunswick education system. Difficulties securing monies from government for schools. Influence on Bliss Carman and George Parkin. MS1.3.4 Jacob Whitman Bailey MS1.3.4.1 "A Series of Letters and Events in the Life of Professor Jacob Whitman Bailey arranged by his son, as a tribute of respect, love and gratitude, 1858. 'Esto quod videberis'." Biography of Jacob Whitman Bailey including letters, by Loring Woart Bailey. pp. 1-101. 1858. [Original and transcripts] MS1.3.4.2 "An Address in Commemoration of Professor J.W. Bailey, President of the Association, Delivered Before the Association, August 19, 1857 by Dr. A. A. Gould." Tribute to Jacob Whitman Bailey. Lists his contributions to the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Mentions his correspondence with scientists; modifications to the microscope stage; work on diatoms; collection of algae and microscope slides. Dr. A. A. Gould. August 19, 1857. [Two originals and one transcript]. MS1.3.4.3 Excerpt from "Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Science. Vol. IV, 1857." Section in obituary notes that Jacob Whitman Bailey was the first to prove the vegetable structure of anthracite coal. 1857. [Two transcripts]. MS1.3.4.4 List of publications. "Taxonomic literature: A selective guide to botanical publications and collections with dates, commentaries and types." Volume I: A-G. Frans A. Stafleu and Richard S. Cowan. Utrecht, 1976. MS1.3.4.5 "Recollections of General Robert E. Lee." Reference to Jacob Whitman Bailey, who taught Robert E. Lee Junior to swim when Robert E. Lee was Superintendent at West Point in the 1850's. Robert E. Lee Junior. New York, 1904 - 1924. pp.399-410. MS1.3.5 Loring Woart Bailey MS1.3.5.1 Autobiography. Describes childhood, education, life at West Point, tragic death of mother and sister, Harvard university, professorship at University of New Brunswick, social life in Fredericton, geological expeditions and participation in learned societies. pp. 1-61. [Original copy]. MS1.3.5.2 Autobiographical and genealogical information by Loring Woart Bailey. Mentions Culpeper and Bailey ancestry. Undated. MS1.3.5.3 Notes by Loring Woart Bailey about his immediate family, especially his father, Jacob Whitman Bailey. Undated. MS1.3.5.4 Speech by Loring Woart Bailey on his 82nd birthday. Mentions family life and career as University of New Brunswick professor. "How times have changed" type of speech. 1921. MS1.3.5.5 Pamphlet for the "Graduating Supper of the Class of 1859." Ode by William Eberett to the Harvard graduating class. Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. June 1, 1859. [Two original copies]. MS1.3.5.6 "Order of Exercises for Class Day, Friday, June 24, 1859." Programme note for closing day exercises at Harvard University. Ode by Francis Ellingwood Abbott. Harvard University, Cambridge, Masssachusetts. June 24, 1859. MS1.3.5.7 Certificate from the Saint John Mechanics' Institute. Loring Woart Bailey becomes and honorary member. Saint John. January 4, 1867. MS1.3.5.8 "Annual Dinner of the Logan Club with The Visiting Members of The Geological Society of America." Humourous dinner menu. "The Russell", Ottawa, Ontario. December 29, 1892. MS1.3.5.9 "Presentation Address to Prof. L. W. Bailey, Ph.D., F.R.S.c, From the Students of the University of New Brunswick, Encoenia, May 30, 1907." Tribute to Loring Woart Bailey's academic commitment and concern for students. Reprinted in The University Monthly. Fredericton, New Brunswick. May 30, 1907. MS1.3.5.10 Biography/tribute to Loring Woart Bailey in The University Monthly. University of New Brunswick students and members of the Natural History Society pay tribute to Loring Woart Bailey. Fredericton, New Brunswick. May-June, 1907. MS1.3.5.11 Address from the Associated Alumni of the University of New Brunswick to Loring Woart Bailey. Fredericton. July 6, 1907. MS1.3.5.12 Fragment of a biography/tribute to Loring Woart Bailey. Mentions academic career, contribution to education in New Brunswick. The Educational Review. [1907+]. MS1.3.5.13 Harvard College records of the Class of 1859. 1914. MS1.3.5.14 List of publications. Compiled by [Loring Woart Bailey]. [1919+]. MS1.3.5.15 Death Certificate. Loring Woart Bailey died of old age, January 9, 1925 at 86 years of age. Fredericton, New Brunswick. January 13, 1925. MS1.3.5.16 Article about the first telephone in Fredericton made by John Babbitt, in collaboration with Loring Woart Bailey. Letter by William Whitman Bailey to Loring Woart Bailey discusses early experiences with the telephone. Transcript from The Daily Gleaner, Fredericton, New Brunswick. January 12, 1925. MS1.3.5.17 Biographical sketch. Describes childhood, education, academic career (teaching, research and publishing), contributions to The Geological Survey of Canada. Report of Council for the year 1924-1925. The Royal Society of Canada. Ottawa, Ontario. 1924-1925. MS1.3.5.18 Essay on "L.W. Bailey, Pioneer Geologist in the Region of Kejimkujik National Park." Compiled by L.M. Cumming. Regional and Economic Geology Division. Geological Survey of Canada. 1978. Biographical notes with special emphasis on his geological work in Southwestern Nova Scotia. List of L.W. Bailey's publications. 1978. MS1.3.5.19 Picture of Loring Woart Bailey. Brief note about the expansion of the University of New Brunswick's museum under Dr. Bailey's supervision. Undated. MS1.3.6 Joseph Whitman Bailey MS1.3.6.1 "Childhood at the College." by Joseph Whitman Bailey. Pastoral delight of University of New Brunswick as remembered in childhood. Early reminiscences. Undated. MS1.3.6.2 "Rambles into the field of Ancestral Research and funny anectodes." by Joseph Whitman Bailey. Genealogical notes on the Bailey- Bulkeley ancestry. Methods to investigate your family's ancestry. Families trace their lineage to British aristocratic families. Surnames and their significance. pp.1-42. [Boston, Massachusetts]. Undated. MS1.3.6.3 Programme. "Second Annual Gathering of the Bailey-Bayley Family Association." Andover, Mass. August 16, 1894. MS1.3.6.4 Programme. "Bailey-Bayley Family association. Third Annual Gathering." Groveland, Mass. August 15, 1895. MS1.3.6.5 Programme. Fourth Annual Gathering of the Bailey-Bayley Family Association." Rowley, Mass. August 19, 1896. MS1.3.6.6 Transcript of Joseph Whitman Bailey's last will and testament. Bequests majority of estate to the University of New Brunswick to be distributed in the form of scholarships. Boston, Massachusetts. January 16, 1930. MS1.3.6.7 Transcript of obituary in the Telegraph- Journal and the Dailey Gleaner. Biographical sketch describes his childhood, education, careers and hobbies. Fredericton, New Brunswick. July 12, 1932. MS1.3.7 Alfred Goldsworthy Bailey MS1.3.7.1 Report card from the High School of Quebec. Form II B. Lists marks. Quebec. October [?]. MS1.3.7.2 Report card from the High School of Quebec. Form V. Lists marks. Quebec. May, [?]. MS1.3.7.3 Certificate for the Navy League. Alfred G. Bailey is an Associate in the Imperial Patriots Branch. [Quebec]. March 6, 1922. MS1.3.7.4 Programme for Encaenia of University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, 1927. Alfred Goldsworthy Bailey graduates. Fredericton, 1927. MS1.3.7.5 School of Graduate Studies card. University of Toronto, 1927-1928. Alfred Goldsworthy Bailey registered for the Degree of Masters of Arts. Toronto. 1927-1928. MS1.3.7.6 Privileges of The City Club of Toronto extended to Mr. Alfred Bailey by the President and Directors of the Club. Toronto. October 6, 1927. MS1.3.7.7 Graduate membership card for Hart House, University of Toronto. Toronto. October 26, 1927. MS1.3.7.8 Certificate from the Registrar's office at the University of Toronto. Alfred Goldsworthy Bailey has an M.A. degree from the School of Graduate Studies, University of Toronto. Toronto. 1929. MS1.3.7.9 School of Graduate Studies card. University of Toronto, 1930-31. Alfred Goldsworthy Bailey registered for a Doctor of Philosophy degree. Toronto. 1930-31. MS1.3.7.10 "Programme of the Final Oral Examination for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy." Thesis summary. University of Toronto. School of Graduate Studies. Toronto. May 28, 1934. (2 copies). MS1.3.7.11 Curriculum vitae. [1952]. MS1.3.7.12 Curriculum vitae for entry in The Canadian Who's Who. [1955?]. MS1.3.7.13 Curriculum vitae. [1956]. MS1.3.7.14 Curriculum vitae for entry in the Directory of American Scholars. [1969+]. MS1.3.7.15 Curriculum vitae. [1971]. MS1.3.7.16 Biographical sketch in Creative Canada. Education, career, memberships, publications. [1972]. MS1.3.7.17 Curriculum vitae for entry in the International Who's Who in Poetry. 1974. MS1.3.7.18 Curriculum vitae. [1976]. MS1.3.7.19 Curriculum vitae. [1979]. MS1.3.7.20 Curriculum vitae. [1979]. MS1.3.7.21 Biographical sketch [incomplete]. [Peterborough Examiner, March 14, 1981]. MS1.3.7.22 Curriculum vitae for entry in Canadian Who's Who. 1983. MS1.3.7.23 Curriculum vitae for entry in Who's Who in America. Chicago, Illinois. April 5, 1984. MS1.3.7.24 Biographical note. [1984]. MS1.3.7.25 Curriculum vitae for entry in Canadian Who's Who. February 10, 1986. MS1.3.8 Drawings MS1.3.8.1 Map of Boston, 1855. [Sent to William Whitman Bailey by Loring Woart Bailey, 1857.] MS1.3.8.2 Pencil and ink drawing of a house and street with five pedestrians. Artist anon. [William d'Avray Bailey?] Undated. MS1.3.8.3 Detailed pen and ink sketch of the geography/topography of Southwestern Nova Scotia. [Survey map executed by Loring Woart Bailey.] Shows rivers and county divisions. Undated. MS1.3.8.4 Coloured pen and ink drawing of diclephila galli [moth]. Artist anon. [Jacob Whitman Bailey?] [Loring Woart Bailey?] Undated. MS1.3.8.5 Ink sketch, "The Mitre Mountain near Monterey, Mexico." Artist unknown. [William Whitman Bailey? Loring Woart Bailey?] Undated. MS1.3.8.6 Ink sketch of an ocean liner. Alfred Goldsworthy Bailey. [1912]. MS1.3.9 Family Map Book MS1.3.9.1 Atlas [fragment]. Lists family names and professions. [1838-1858?]
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