Background
Bailey, Benjamin Franklin was born on August 7, 1875 in Sheridan, Michigan, United States. Son of William Martin and Lucy (Stead) Bailey.
Bailey, Benjamin Franklin was born on August 7, 1875 in Sheridan, Michigan, United States. Son of William Martin and Lucy (Stead) Bailey.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University of Michigan, 1898, Master of Arts, 1900, Doctor of Philosophy, 1907.
1 son, Benjamin Franklin, Junior Designer Edison Illuminating Company, Detroit, 1898. In testing department, General Electric Company, Schenectady, New York, 1898-1899. Instructor in electrotherapeutics, 1900-1901, instructor in electrical engineering, 1901-1906, assistant professor, 1906-1910, junior professor, 1910-1913, professor since 1913, University of Michigan, also head Department of Electrical
Engineering since 1925.
Chief engineer Fairbanks-Morse Electrical Manufacturing Company, 1908-1909, construction engineering Fairbanks-Morse Electrical
Manufacturing Company and of Howell Electrical Motors Company; inventor Bailey electrical lighting, starting and ignition system, also inventor of single-phase condenser motor.
Director Bailey Electrical
Company, Howell Electric Motor Company. Vice-president, director Fremont Motor Corporation.
Fellow American Institute of Elctrical Engineering (life). Member Society Automotive Engineers, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu. Honored by National Association Manufacturers as a modern pioneer.
Clubs: Faculty, Michigan Union, Barton Hills Country, Ann Arbor Golf.
Married Elsie Marion Eggeman, December 30, 1902.