Edd Hamilton Bailey

Background

Bailey, Edd Hamilton was born on September 13, 1904 in Elmo, Missouri, United States. Son of Larkin A. and Iola (Hamilton) Bailey.

Education

Graduated from the high school.

Career

With, Union Pacific Railroad, from 1922; succesively car checker mechanic department, transportation department brakeman. trainmaster, assistant superintendent, superintendent, general superintendent, general manager Northwestern district, Union Pacific Railroad, 1922-1953; general manager Eastern district, Union Pacific Railroad, 1954-1957; vice president operations, Union Pacific Railroad, 1957-1964; president, Union Pacific Railroad, 1965-1971; chief Executive officer, Union Pacific Railroad, 1965-1970; also board directors, Union Pacific Railroad.

Achievements

• Edd Hamilton Bailey has been listed as a noteworthy railroad official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Omaha Chamber of Commerce, Masons (33 degree), Shriners.

Connections

Married Mabel Lavinia Parker, May 24, 1926. Children: Hugh Parker, Laura Mae.

Father:

Larkin A. Bailey

Mother:

Iola (Hamilton) Bailey

Spouse:

Mabel Lavinia Parker

child:

Laura Mae Bailey

child:

Hugh Parker Bailey