GEORGE H. BAILEY, M. D., was born in Kent County, Ontario, Oct. 17, 1811. He spent his youth and received his education in his native country. He graduated in the medical department of the Victoria University, Toronto, Ontario, and spent three years in medical practice, in Arthur, Wellington County. In April, 1871, he removed to Elk Rapids, Mi. and after two years' medical practice, engaged in the drug and grocery business with R.W. Bagot, Esq., on River Street, and still continued his medical practice.

On May 25, 1865, he was married to Miss Harriet A. Caswell, of Morpeth, Ont. She was born in Delaware. Essex County, Ontario, March 7, 1848. Their children are Philander C. and Walter Bovell. In 1878 the Doctor sold his business interest on River Street, to Mr. Bagot, and continued his medical practice separately. In May, 1882 he opened a store of drugs, medicines and fancy goods on River Street, Lot No. 4, where he has a steadily increasing patronage in merchandise, and also in medical practice. Dr. Bailey has been seven years United States Medical Examiner for soldiers, and resigned in 1882 for lack of time to fulfill the duties.

Author: Powers, Perry Francis, 1857-1945.
Title: A history of northern Michigan and its people / by Perry F. Powers ; assisted by H.G. Cutler. Publication date: 1912.