Buford H. Bailey

Male 1917 - 1986  (68 years)


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  1. 1.  Buford H. Bailey was born 24 Mar 1917, Mercer Co. WV; died 27 Jan 1986; was buried , Walnut Grove Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co. WV.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1920 United States Federal Census
    Name: Beuford H Bailey
    Age: 2 years 9 months
    Birth Year: abt 1918 [abt 1917]
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1920: Beaver Pond, Mercer, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Grandson
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's Name: Fred H Bailey
    Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

    1930 United States Federal Census
    Name: Buford Bailey
    Gender: Male
    Birth Year: abt 1917
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Race: White
    Home in 1930: Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Father's Name: Fred H Bailey
    Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Mother's Name: Nora H Bailey [step mother]
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Household Members:
    Fred H Bailey 37
    Nora H Bailey 44
    Buford Bailey 13
    Jacob Bailey 1 year 2 months

    1940 United States Federal Census
    Name: Buford Bailey
    Age: 23
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1917
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Nephew
    Home in 1940: Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia
    Street: Frederick Street
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia
    Residence in 1935: Same Place
    Occupation: Truck Driver
    Industry: Meat Co
    Highest Grade Completed: High School, 1st year
    Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 42
    Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
    Weeks Worked in 1939: 28
    Income: $300
    Income Other Sources: No
    Household Members:
    Arthur H Bailey 56
    Mattie B Sarver 61
    Buford Bailey 23


    Buried:
    Grave location and tombstone photo:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=17684017
    Inscription:
    WWII USMC