Background
Bailey, Mercer Silas was born on November 9, 1841 in near Clinton, South Carolina, United States. Son of Silas M. and Margaret (Beaseley) Bailey.
Bailey, Mercer Silas was born on November 9, 1841 in near Clinton, South Carolina, United States. Son of Silas M. and Margaret (Beaseley) Bailey.
Education common schools.
Member James Battalion, Civil War. Entered mercantile business on own account, at Clinton, 1865, and in 1870, started milling business. Founder, 1886, Bailey’s Bank of Clinton, later M. South. Bailey & Son, bankers, of which became president
Founder and president Clinton Cotton Mills, and Lydia Cotton Mills.
Trustee Thornwell Orphanage, Clinton.
Member James Battalion, Civil War. Entered mercantile business on own account, at Clinton, 1865, and in 1870, started milling business.
Married Rosanna Lydia Abrams, November 10, 1860 (died 1898). Children: Joseph Abrams, Putsy Silas (deceased), William James, Toccoa Mars, Emma Floride, Cassius Mercer, Mary Ellen.