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William B. Bailey (December 11, 1892 – October 25, 1977) was an American politician who served as Registrar of Deeds for the Southern Middlesex District and was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
William B. Bailey | |
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Registrar of Deeds for the Southern Middlesex District | |
In office 1952–1959 | |
Preceded by | James F. Fitzgerald |
Succeeded by | Edmund C. Buckley |
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the 24th Middlesex District | |
In office 1947–1949 | |
Personal details | |
Born | December 11, 1892 Somerville, Massachusetts |
Died | October 25, 1977 (aged 84) Somerville, Massachusetts |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology Wentworth Institute of Technology |
Bailey was born on December 11, 1892, in Somerville, Massachusetts. He attended public schools in Somerville, Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology, and Wentworth Institute of Technology.[1] Bailey served in the United States Army during World War I and mustered out with the rank of sergeant.[2]
From 1942 to 1945, Bailey was a member of the Somerville school committee. From 1947 to 1949 he was represented the 24th Middlesex District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.[1] In 1947 he was an unsuccessful candidate for mayor of Somerville.[3] In 1950 he was a candidate for Secretary of the Commonwealth. He finished fourth in the Republican primary with 15% of the vote.[4] In 1952 Bailey defeated Democratic incumbent James F. Fitzgerald to become Registrar of Deeds for the Southern Middlesex District.[5] In 1958, he was defeated for reelection by Edmund C. Buckley.[6] In 1962, Bailey was an unsuccessful candidate for Middlesex County commissioner.[7] Bailey was also a member of the Somerville board of assessors for 16 years.[2]
Bailey died on October 25, 1977, at his home in Somerville.[2]
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