Santa Cruz County Biographies

STANFORD HUNT BAILEY

Submitted by Kathy Sedler

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        S. H. Bailey, whose portrait will be found in the group of the prominent 
business men of Santa Cruz, has been engaged in the jewelry business in this 
city since 1868.  He is a native of Columbia Falls, Maine, at which place he was 
born October 31, 1840. After attending the public schools of his native town he 
learned the jeweler's trade, at Machias. He came to California in 1864, and 
began business for himself by opening a jewelry store at Red Bluff, Tehama 
County. As noted in the outset, he established his present business in Santa 
Cruz in 1868. This business has kept pace with the progress and development of 
Santa Cruz, until now Mr. Bailey is possessed of one of the finest jewelry 
stores in the State outside of San Francisco. His stock is large, well assorted, 
and selected. Not only does his business indicate the growth and development of 
Santa Cruz, but tells of the energy and application expended to attain present 
results.
        He was married, August 9, 1869, to Ella S. Tuttle, a native of 
Massachusetts. They have four children, Henry F., Ida, Hattie B., and Bessie.
        Mr. Bailey is a gentleman of sterling worth, and his close application 
to business and fair dealing have obtained for him a reputation in this 
community which any business man might envy. He is a member of the A. O. U. W.
 
HISTORY OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.-  E. S. Harrison, 
Pacific Press Publ. Co., San Francisco, 1891