Biography of Robert S. Bailey, Vol. II, pages 566 / 567.  Presidents, 
Soldiers, Statesmen; H.H. Hardesty, Publisher; New York, Toledo, and 
Chicago, 1894.

Robert S. Bailey

Enlisted Jan. 1, 1864, at Indianapolis, Ind., at the age of 22 years as a 
private in Co. H, 30th Ind. V.I., 3rd Brig., 3rd Div., 4th A.C., and 
October, 1864, he was transferred to Altanta, Ga., to Co. C, 3rd Ind. V.I.  
In February, 1864, he was in hospital at Chattanooga six weeks and Marietta, 
Ga., in July, of same year for three weeks; he was detailed as guard to 
wagon train and teamster in October, 1864, at Altoona Pass for four months, 
he took part in the battles of Rocky Face Ridge, Buzzard Roost,  Resaca, 
Marietta, Atlanta, Siege of Columbia, Franklin, Sherman on his march to the 
sea, Nashville, Peach Tree Creek, Kinston and Kenesaw Mt., receiving an 
honorable discharge Nov. 22,1865, at Indianapolis, Ind.  A brother, 
Alexander Bailey, served in 152nd Ind. V.I.  Comrade Bailey was born Dec. 
9, 1841, in Noble County, Ind., and settled in DeKalb County,   same 
state, in January, 1843, with his parents, where he received his early 
education; his father, Benjamin Bailey, is deceased, but his mother, 
Margaret (Scott), is yet living (1894).  Comrade Bailey has application 
for pension now on file, he is engaged in farming with address at 
Spencerville, Ind.

Submitted by:
Arlene Goodwin
Auburn, Indiana
Agoodwin@ctlnet.com