Person:Simeon Bailey (2)

Confusion with Cousin

Simeon Zelotus is sometimes confused for his younger cousin; for which he is the name sake, Simeon C. Bailey (1846-1929). Both were born in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. Both served in the American Civil War. However, Simeon Zelotus served only with a Pennsylvanian infantry; Company B, 18th Regiment. Simeon C. is believed to have served under a Pennsylvanian infantry for a time, before relocating and transferring his service for the remainder of the Civil War under Iowan infantry; Company H, 9th Regiment. Simeon Zelotus resided in Pennsylvania most of his life, with the exceptions of Holt, Iowa and Clymer, New York. Simeon C. resided in a number of locations post war-service; while migrating across the Midwest and Great Plains. Following his initial move to Iowa from Pennsylvania, he resided additionally within Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma before retracting to Iowa.

• 01. Gravener Bailey
  • 02. John Bailey
    • 03. Simeon Zelotus Bailey
  • 02. Elijah Bailey
    • 03. Simeon C. Bailey

Obituary

The following obituary was found in the "Spartansburg Sentinel" (Spartansburg, Crawford Co. PA) Issue No.# 49, dated Friday January 22, 1909. Page No.#1, Col. 4.

Simeon Z. Bailey

Simeon Z. Bailey died at his home in Vroman December 27, 1908, at the age of 73 years, 4 months and 16 days. He leaves to mourn his departure three children by his first wife, Mrs. Cyrus McCray, Mrs. Alton McCray and Mrs. Lester Heliker, all of Sparta township. A wife and two small boys Herman & Frank, one brother, J.S. Bailey of Flushing, Mich. and two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Newton of Geneva, PA. and Mrs. Clarcie Shaffer, of Little Cooley, PA. Mr. Bailey was a veteran of the Civil War having enlisted in September 1862, and was honorably discharged September 23, 1864, by reason of a gunshot wound in the right shoulder that caused paralysis of the right arm. He served in Company B, 18th Regiment, P.V. Cavalry. Col. T.M. Bryan commanding. His regiment was attached to Kilpatrick's Brigade, of the army of the Potomac, and served either as a regiment or in detachments in the following engagements Hanover, PA. Gettysburg, Monterey, Emmettsburg, Boonsboro, Williamsport, Falling Waters, Brandy Station, Culpeper, Buckland Mills, Germania Ford, Mine Run, Orange Court House, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Yellow Tavern, Totopotomy, Cold Harbor, Haw's Shop, Old Church, White Oak Swamp Road, Seige Of Petersburg, Weldon Railroad, Winchester, Charlestown, Leetown, Opequon (Sheridan's Ride), Fisher's Hill, Waynesboro, where it assisted in the capture of Early's army, Fall of Richmond, Appoxtomatox (Lee's Surrender), and a number of minor engagements and skirmishes. He was wounded at Hagerstown on the 6th of July by two saber cuts on the head; and at Groves Church on the 12th of April 1864, by a gunshot wound in the right shoulder. Mr. Bailey was born in Greenwood township this county, on the 11th of August 1835; was united in marriage to Sarah B. Frasier at Little Cooley, on the 5th of March 1853, to which union were born Mary Louisa (Deceased), Charles Edgar (Deceased), Rosa A. (Deceased), Alice J., Lucinda F., and Lillie S., This wife died on the 3rd of February, 1892. His second marriage was to Edith R. Mitchell, at Clymer, N.Y. July 4th 1893, to which union were born two children, Herman Deforest and Frank M., He was a member of John Fisher Post No. 337, G.A.R.

Found and copied by Simeon's Great-Great- Grandson, Dennis R. Davis 24 December 1992 Dennis R. Davis 3662 Alameda Drive Fairview, PA. 16415-1030

(814) 474-3856

Simeon Zelotus Bailey was orginally buried in the Bailey Cemetery, Athens Twp. Crawford Co. PA. According to sources found in the Crawford Co. Historical Society, Meadville, PA. The Bailey Cemetery, was a target of vandalism and Grave Robbing during the 1950's. Because of this, Simeon's body was removed to nearby Drake Cemetery, located on Dewey Rd. not far from the small village of Little Cooley, Athens Twp. Crawford Co. PA. It is believed that his first wife and perhaps, parents were also located in the Bailey Cemetery. Very few stones have been found standing in this cemetery (1997) and weeds and grass have taken over. There are several impressions in the ground where it is obvious that it is a gravesite.

1. ↑ United States. 1870 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publications M593 and T132).
   Ninth Census of the United States, 1870. Washington, D.C. National Archives and Records Administration. M593, RG29, 1,761 rolls.
2. Minnesota. Minnesota Census Schedules for 1870. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. T132, RG29, 13 rolls. Holt, Taylor, Iowa, post office Holt, roll 421, page 38, image 77.
3. ↑ United States. 1900 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T623).

   1900 United States Federal Census. T623, 1854 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C. Crawford, Pennsylvania, ED 3, roll T623 1399, page 15A.

4.   United States. 1890 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M407).

   Eleventh Census (1890) Enumerating Union Veterans and Widows of Union Veterans of the Civil War. M123, 118 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C. Athens, Crawford, Pennsylvania, ED 196, roll 89, page 4.

5.   United States. 1860 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M653).

   1860 United States Federal Census. M653, 1438 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C. Athens, Crawford, Pennsylvania, post office Colley, roll M653_1099, page 11, image 13.

6.   United States. 1880 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T9).

   Rome, Crawford, Pennsylvania, ED 112, roll T9_1120, page 91.1000, image 0334.