Notes for Caleb Bailey

Notes for Caleb Bailey

!NOTE: Fresno Morning Republician; Monday, 9 September 1912; Page 12, Col. 4: PIONEER PASSES TO GREAT BEYOND
***** Caleb Bailey Dies at Advanced Age at Home in Mountains. Caleb Bailey one of the oldest pioneers of Fresno county and one who was identified with the early history of the state, crossing the plains in an ox team and establishing himself at the Toll House In the early 70's died yesterday his home at Humphrey's station where he conducted a general merchandise store. Bailey is reported to be about 75 years of age. He had made his home at Humphrey's station for the last 15 years.
***** Bailey in his early days was a hunter and trapper in the Sierra Nevada mountains and because of his knowledge of the shortest paths to different resorts he became one of the best known mountaineers in his district. Bailey for many years was postmaster at Toll House and was one of the leading Democratics in his district. Bailey for many years was the Democratic delegate from his district and a convention without Bailey was a rare occasion.
***** Bailey has married children living near Fresno The funeral will be held in the mountains.

!NOTE: Fresno Hearld; Monday Evening 9 September 1912; Page 10, Col. 3: MOUNTAIN PIONEER DIES AT RESIDENCE
***** Caleb Bailey Among First Settlers in Toll House District. Caleb Bailey, of Toll House, one of the earliest settlers in Fresno county died yesterday his home at Humphrey's station. He was about 75 years of age and came to this county in a few years after the Civil war. He crossed the plains in an ox cart and was among the first to take up a home in the foothills.
***** No funeral arrangements have yet been made, but it has been decided that the services will be held at the mountain home and that interment will be held there. Bailey has several children living in the county. Bailey was for many years Democratic delegate from his district and was always on hand at the conventions. He was postmaster at Toll House for several years. The pioneer came to the country when game was plentiful in the mountains and is well known as a hunter and trapper.l