William J. Bailey
William J. Bailey | |
|---|---|
| Second Executive Committee | |
| In office 1844–1845 | |
| Preceded by | First Executive Committee |
| Succeeded by | George Abernethy |
| Constituency | Oregon Country |
| Provisional Legislature of Oregon | |
| In office 1848–1849 | |
| Constituency | Champoeg County |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 13, 1807 England |
| Died | February 5, 1876 (aged 69) Champoeg, Oregon |
| Spouse(s) | 1) Margaret Jewett Smith 2) Julia M. Sheil |
William J. Bailey (January 13, 1807 – February 5, 1876) was a British-born physician who migrated to the United States, where he became a pioneer and politician in the Oregon Country, particularly the Willamette Valley. Bailey participated in the Champoeg Meetings that led to the creation of a provisional government in Oregon. He was selected as a member of that government, first on the executive committee and later in the Provisional Legislature of Oregon.