Charlton B. Bailey

BAILEY, DUMKRIE

Posted By: Clay County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 10/20/2010 at 15:17:22

One of the enterprising and progressive merchants of Dickens, Clay county, is Charlton B. Bailey, who has for many years been operating a lumber yard at that place and in an active way has had a part in the upbuilding of the community. Mr. Bailey was born at Burlington, Vermont, on the 20th of August, 1869, and is a son of William and Alma (Wells) Bailey, both of whom were natives of that state. In 1870 they came to Iowa, locating in Clay county, where the father engaged in farming for many years. He and his wife are now deceased. To them were born five children, as follows: William and Gertrude, deceased; Charlton B.; Edward H., of Cairo, Illinois; and Thomas W., who occupies and operates the old home farm in this county.

Charlton B. Bailey was reared to the life of a farmer and secured his education in the public schools. When twenty-eight years old he engaged in farming on rented land but later went to Royal, Iowa, where he was employed in lumber yards for eight years. In 1908 he bought a lumber yard at Dickens, which he has conducted to the present time and in which he has met with pronounced success. He carries a large and complete line of all grades of lumber such as is demanded by the local trade, and his prompt and accommodating service has gained for him a large business.

On March 16, 1908, Mr. Bailey was united in marriage to Miss Dora Dumkrie, who is a native of Iowa. Mr. Bailey supports the republican party in politics and has been active in local public affairs, having served as a member of the school board. Fraternally he is a Mason and an Odd Fellow, while his religious membership is with the Congregational church. His integrity and fidelity have been manifested in every relation of life and none more than he deserves the respect which is accorded him by his fellowmen throughout this locality.

Contributed by: Debbie Clough Gerischer. Source: Northwestern Iowa, Its History and Tradition, Volume III, 1804-1926.