Silas M. Baily
1836–1900 (age 64)
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Biography
Silas M. Baily spent his life building trust among neighbors, meeting challenges with calm resolve and an insistence on fairness that became the hallmark of his character. Whether in business matters or on the local school board, he believed that steady principles and a willingness to listen could lead to better decisions for everyone.
He carried that service to the end, remaining engaged with the community until his death, and now rests at Oak Grove Cemetery, where friends still recall his quiet example.