John Mosher Bailey

John M. Bailey
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 16th district
In office
November 5, 1878  March 3, 1881
Preceded byTerence J. Quinn
Succeeded byMichael N. Nolan
Personal details
Born
John Mosher Bailey

August 24, 1838 (1838-08-24)
Bethlehem, New York
DiedFebruary 21, 1916 (1916-02-22) (aged 77)
Albany, New York
Resting placeElmwood Cemetery, Bethlehem, New York
Citizenship United States
Political partyRepublican
SpouseDell L. Hooker Bailey
Children
  • Judson Hooker Bailey
  • Jennie Bailey Bradley
Alma materUnion College, Schenectady, New York
Profession
  • lawyer
  • politician
  • consulate
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Rankfirst lieutenant adjutant
UnitOne Hundred and Seventy-seventh Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

John Mosher Bailey (August 24, 1838 – February 21, 1916) was an American lawyer, Civil War veteran, and politician who represented New York in the United States House of Representatives from 1878 to 1881.