Robert Augustus Bailey

b. circa 1837, d. 1 November 1863
  • Robert Augustus Bailey was born circa 1837 in Virginia (later West Virginia).
  • Edward Burke Bailey and Mary Corrie appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1850 in Greenbrier County, Virginia (later West Virginia). Other members of the household included Robert Augustus Bailey, Frances F. Bailey, Alexander C. Bailey and James Lawrence Bailey.
  • Edward Burke Bailey and Mary Corrie appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1860 in Fayetteville PO, Fayette County, Virginia (later West Virginia). Other members of the household included Robert Augustus Bailey, Alexander C. Bailey, Mariah C. Easley, Frances F. Bailey, James Lawrence Bailey and Edward H. C. Bailey.
  • He was an attorney at law, according to the 1860 census.
  • He served as an officer with the 22nd Virginia Infantry Regiment, CSA; entered service at Fayetteville, Virginia, in May 1860.
  • Robert Augustus Bailey died on 1 November 1863 in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, in the Battle of Droop Mountain.
  • He was interred at Old Stone Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, West Virginia.
  • Last Edited: 15 Jul 2014