Robert Bailey was born 19 Dec 1886 in Elbridge, Oceana, Michigan, the oldest known child of Solomon Bailey/Pe-dah-ska and Eunice Robinson.
Mother, Eunice Robinson, 14, was married to Joseph Elliot, 18, on 10 May 1868 in Elbridge, Hart, Michigan.
and had five known children: Charity Ann b. 1 Apr 1871, John b. 22 Sep 1870, Wilbur born 2 Oct 1875, Eddie born 15 Aug 1875 and George, Aug 1879.
1880 Federal Census - Crockery, Nunica, Ottawa, Michigan
Elliott, Joseph, 30, laborer
Unic, 28, wife, keeping house
Charity, 10, daughter, at school
John, 8, son
Eddie L., 2, son
George, 10/12, born Aug. son
Half-brother Eddie died 30 Dec 1888 in Custer, Mason, Michigan.
The exact date of the marriage of Solomon Bailey to Eunice Robinson is unknown at this time.
Brother Francis was born 19 Nov 1893 in Oceana county, Michigan
Sister Mary was born 24 Oct 1897 in Oceana county, Michigan. Sadly she died 7 Dec 1897 in Elbridge, Oceana, Michigan.
Half-sister Charity, 25 was married to John Smith, 34, on 2 Sep 1896 in Frankfort. It was the second marriage for both.
Sometime between sister Mary's death in 1897 and the 1900 the family moved to Benzie county, Michigan where many of the descendants still reside.
Half-brother John Green died 30 Jan 1899 and was buried in Custer Cemetery, Mason, Michigan.
Grandfather Joseph Bailey died 14 Jun 1900 in Honor, Homestead, Benzie. His age was given as 99 years, 2 months. Parents were given as Francis Bailey and Shabwa Jewanoqua. He was married at 22, the father of 13 children, of whom 5 are living. Cause of death was old age. Joseph was buried at Champion Hill Cemetery
1900 Federal Census - Platte, Benzie, Michigan, taken 23 Jun 1900
Bailey, Solman, born Apr 1848, age 52, married 25 years, laborer
Eunice, wife, born Apr 1854, age 46, married 25 years, 12 children born, 3 children living [Only two are listed]
Robert, son, born Dec1885, age 14, laborer
Francis, son, born Nov 1894, age 5
On 8 Apr 1905 in Homestead, Benzie, Michigan, Robert, 20, of Platte, was married to Katie Madagame, 18 of Honor. Ceremony was performed by John A. Hoody/Hooly? Justice of the Peace. Witnesses were Solomon Bailey and John Paradise.
Katie/Catherine was born 17 Mar 1886 in Northport, Leelanau, Michigan to James Madagame and Anna Waukazoo.
Son Nicholas Carl was born 23 Jan 1906 in Platte, Benzie, Michigan
Son Jesse was born 23 May 1907 in Benzie, Michigan
1908 Durant Roll Field notes
#3 page 50
Pe-to-bick or Joseph Bailey - dead
by 1 wife - dead,
1 child living - Sam Bailey or Sain-wick - No. 20 - p 54 - 1870 see card
by 2 wife -dead,
1. Solomon Bailey or Pe-dah-sha, living - Honor, Mich. married & children - see #3 p 59
2. Sarah Bailey - Crampton - husband John Crampton No. 7 p 53; married & has family
living Crystal Valley - near Fern
3. Fannie Bailey Ke-Quom, dead; husband dead;
1) Joseph Ke-Quom, 33, Custer, wife Angeline
2) Alex Ke-Quom, 32, Hart, wife Mary, children Fannie, Alex, Mabel
3) Emma Ke-Quom Battise, 29, Hart, husband Mitchell Battise
4) Susan Ke-Quom Micko; husband Js. Micko, 27, Hart
5) Elizabeth Ke-Quom Bailey, 24, Honor, Mich. husband Louis Bailey, an Ottawa
4. Agnes Bailey Akins, 38, Honor, husband Jacob Akins; son George Wakefield, 20, Empire
5. Katie Bailey Battise, 33, Hart, married, no children
[Joseph was Robert's paternal grandfather; Solomon was Robert's father; the rest were aunts, uncles and cousins.]
#3 page 59 - sheet 2
[Mrs. Henry Robinson, dead, sister of John B. Perissian, #4/59 continued]
3d husb - Henry Robinson - white; children Mabel Runner, Kate Ryeson,
Henry Robinson by his 1st wife Nah-bah, an Ottawa, died bef 1870 had children:
1. Eunice Bailey, 53, wife of Solomon Bailey - Honor, Mich. Children
1) Charity Green died Apr/07
2) Robt. Bailey, 24, Honor, wife Katie (Ma-dah-geme) Bailey, 22, 2/38; their children Nicholas, 4 and Jesse, 2
3) Francis Bailey, 16
2. Edward Robinson, 50, Hart, wife white, child Winnie Bell Robinson, 15
3. Charles Robinson, 48, wife Mary Lewis, 40, daugh of #1 p 49; children Wm, 19, Cora, 16, Yetabelle, 10, Gertie, 7, Vernie, 4, Clarence, 2.
[Henry and Nah-bah were Robert's maternal grandparents, Eunice was Robert's mother, the rest were aunts, uncles and cousins.]
Son George was born 27 May 1909 in Platte, Benzie, Michigan.
Sadly George died 17 Apr 1910 in Platte, Benzie, Michigan
1910 Federal Census - Platte township, Benzie, Michigan, taken 5, 6, and 7th of May.
Bailey, Solomon, head, 63, married once, married for 36 years, farmer on general farm
Unice, wife, 57, married once, married for 36 years, 9 children born, 2 children living
Robert, son, 24, married once, married 5 years, laborer at home
Francios, son, 19, laborer at home
Kattie, daughter-in-law, 23, married once, married 5 years, 3 children born, 2 children living
Nicholas, grandson, 4
Son Leon Joseph was born 11 Mar 1911 in Platte, Benzie, Michigan
Daughter Amelia was born 4 Feb 1913 in Platte, Benzie, Michigan
Son Solomon Raymond was born 6 Feb 1915 in Platte, Benzie, Michigan
Mother Eunice, 60, was married to Hugh Jewell51, on 4 Dec 1915 in Honor, Benzie, Michigan.
Son Henry was born 27 Jan 1917 in Platte, Benzie, Michigan
On 12 Sep 1918 Robert registered for the draft. He gave his birth as Dec 9th 1886, occupation as farmer in Honor, Benzie, Michigan, nearest relative as Katie. Robert was described at medium height and build, with brown eyes and black hair.
Son Anton was born 17 Apr 1919 in Honor, Benzie, Michigan.
1920 Federal Census - Platte Township, Benzie, Michigan, taken 5, 6, and 7th of January
Bailey, Robert, head, owns free farm, 33, farm laborer on home farm
Katie, wife, 31
Nichols, son, 13
Jessie, son, 12
Lynn, son, 8
Amelia, daughter, 6
Raymond, son, 4
Henry, son, 2
Antony, son, 9/12
Next house - Jewel, Hugh, head, 57, laborer at Wood Camp
Eunice, wife, 62
Bailey Francis, son, 28, farmer laborer at home farm
Son Clarence Vincent was born 17 May 1921 in Platte, Benzie, Michigan.
Son David was born 1 Apr 1923 in Platte, Benzie, Michigan.
Daughter Helen was born 21 Feb 1925 in Platte, Benzie, Michigan.
Daughter Leona was born 7 Feb 1927 in Benzie, Michigan.
Mother Eunice Jewel died 1 Jun 1928 in Platte, Benzie, Michigan and was buried at Champion Hill Cemetery.
Father Solomon died 7 Jun 1928 in Honor, Benzie, Michigan, and was buried at Champion Hill Cemetery. [Death certificate not yet located].
Son Raymond was a student at Mt. Pleasant Indian Industrial Boarding School in 1928. He was listed as Chippewa, address of Honor, 1/2 degree of Indian blood, age 14, admitted 9-30-28.
Son Robert was born 13 Nov 1929 in Honor, Benzie, Michigan
1930 Federal Census - Platte township, Benzie, Michigan, taken 11 Apr 1930.
Bailey, Robert, head, owns home valued at $200, owns a radio, family lives on a farm, age 45, 1st married at 20, farmer on General farm
Katherine, wife, 44, 1st married at 19
Nicholas, son, 23, 1st married at 23, watchman on Boat G.L.
Jesse, son, 22, watchman on Boat G.L.
Leon, son, 19, laborer on General Farm
Amelia, daughter, 17
Raymond S., 15
Henry R., son, 14
Anton R. son, 10
Clarence V., son, 9
David, son, 7
Helen, daughter, 5
Leona, daughter, 3
Robert Jr., son, 5/12
Francis, brother, 38
Son Robert Jr. died 3 Aug 1931 in Platte, Benzie, Michigan. Cause of death "could not determine". Burial was at Champion Hill.
Daughter Amelia was a student at Mt. Pleasant Indian Industrial Boarding School in 1931. She was listed as Ottawa, address of Honor, 3/42 degree of Indian blood, age 19, admitted 9-8-31.
Son Nicholas was married 17 Oct 1931 in Hart, Oceana, Michigan to Anna C. Wasaquam
Son Jesse, 24, was married 26 Apr 1933 in Honor, Benzie, Michigan to Lillian King, 18. Lillian was born in Cross Village, Michigan, the daughter of John King and Grace Warren.
Son Leon was married 17 Feb 1937 in Cross Village, Emmet, Michigan, to Luella King.
Son Raymond was married 25 Oct 1937 in Peshabestown, Leelanau, Michigan to Josephine Dorothy Ance.
1940 Federal Census - Platte township, Benzie, Michigan
Bailey, Robert, head, 55, same house in 1935, farmer on own farm
Katie, gave the information, wife, 53, same house in 1935
Henry, son, 24, same house in 1935, farmer on father's farm
Antoine, son, 20, same house in 1935, farmer on father's farm
Clarence, son, 19, same house in 1935, in CCC Camp [Civilian Conservation Corps]
David, son, 17, same house in 1935, farmer on father's farm
Helen, daughter, 15, same house in 1935
Leona, daughter, 13, same house in 1935
Ronald, son, 5
Bailey, Leon, head, 29, same house in 1935, on Barberry Crew
Luella, wife, 22, same house in 1935
Marie, daughter, 3
Leon Jr. (age crossed over)
Jesse, brother, 33, same house in 1935, on Barberry Crew
Lillian, wife, 25, same house in 1935
1940 Federal Census - Frankfort, Benzie, Michigan
Bailey, Nichls, head, 34, in 1935 resided in Manistee, Carpenter at Building Contract
Anna, wife, 34, in 1935 resided in Manistee
Wayne, son, 8, in 1935 resided in Manistee
Alice, daughter, 6, in 1935 resided in Manistee
Leroy, son, 2
1940 Federal Census - Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Hodder, Charles, head, 26, same house in 1935, Veterinarian at Animal Hospital
Amelia, wife, 26, same house in 1935
Robert, son, 0/12
Son Antoine, 23, was married on 20 Jun 1942 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, to Hildergard Tucker, 21. Hildergard was born in Montana, the daughter of Joe Tucker and Juanita Lefthand.
Son Clarence enlisted in the US Army on 23 Dec 1942 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Son Jesse enlisted in the US Army on 20 Apr 1943 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Grandson Milford, son of David Bailey and Betty Franklin, died 28 Apr 1945 at the age of 3 months, 18 days. Cause of death was burned to death in home. He was buried in Platte township.
Son David, 22, was married on 21 Jul 1945 in Beulah, Benzie, Michigan, to Betty Jane Franklin, 18, born Northport, the daughter of John Franklin and Esther Jackson. Witnesses were Catherine and Robert Bailey of Honor.
Son Antoine, 26, was married to Shirley Marie Winens, 20, on 27 Oct 1945 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. Both were married once before. Shirley was born at St. Clair Shores, Michigan, the daughter of Ralph Winens and Flora May Snepp.
Son Clarence was discharged from the US Army on 26 Dec 1945.
Son David died 26 Nov 1946 in Platte township, Benzie, Michigan at 23 years, 7 months, 25 days. His birth was given as 1 Apr 1923. Married to Betty, age 19. Cause of death was shotgun wound in head. David was buried at Champion Hill.
Daughter Helen, 22, was married on 22 Nov 1947 in Henry county, Ohio, to Daryl C. Coons, 23. She gave her birth as 21 Feb 1947 in Honor. Daryl gave his birth as 2 Sep 1947 in Reserve, Wisconsin, his parents as Charles Coons and Nancy Runke.
Son Henry was divorced from Bertha on 10 Apr 1948 in Kent county, Michigan. The couple had no children.
Son Henry married Betty Jane Franklin on 7 Jan 1950.
Photo of Catherine Madagame Bailey and Robert Bailey - posted 15 Jan 2023 on Facebookk.
1950 Federal Census - Platte township, Benzie, Michigan
Bailey, Robert, heard, 64, farmer on famr
Katherine wife, 62, housekeeper at private home
Marie, grand daughter, 4
Diana, grand daughter, 3
Ronald, grand son, 16
[Arrows put Ronald first and Marie last]
1950 Federal Census - Peshawbestown, Leelanau, Michigan
Bailey, Raymond, head, 35, farm hand on farm
Josephine, wife, 34
Robert R. son, 11
Rudolph, son, 9
Ruth A., daughter, 5
Richard, son, 2
Chippewa, Raymond, cousin, 32
Miller, Dorothy, sister, 22, house work at private home
1950 Federal Census - Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Hodder, Charles, C., head, 36
Amelia C., wife, 37
Robert G., son, 10
Joanne A., daughter, 9
Richard C., son, 8
Charles R., son, 5
Patricia C., daughter, 1
1950 Federal Census - Ludington, Mason, Mcihgian
Bailey, Clarence, head, 28, A B seaman at railroad
Irene, wife, 26
Charles, son, 9
John, son, 7
Kathryn, daughter, 4
1950 Federal Census - Hayward, Sawyer, Wisconsin
Coons, Daryl, head, 25, Janitor-chauffer at Indian Hospital
Helen, wife, 25
Daryl C. Jr., son, 1
Gordon, son, born Sep [1949]
1950 Federal Census - Homestead, Benzie, Michigan
Bailey, Leon J., head, 39, hired farm hand on farm
Luella, wife, 31
Marie, daughter, 12
Leon, son, 10
Russell, son, 8
Vernon, son, 6
Lawrence, son, 4
Carolyn, daughter, 3
Allen, son, born Oct 1949
Bailey, Jessie, brother, 42, woodsman at lumber
Lillian, sister-in-law, 36
Warren, nephew, 2
Andera, neice, born Feb 1950
1950 Federal Census - Ferndale, Oakland, Michigan
David, Clifford C., head, manager at feed and pet store
Leona, wife, 22
Linda, daughter, 1
Diana L., daughter, born Sept [1949]
Bailey, Antoine, brother-in-law, assembler at auto plant
Son Antoine was married 30 Jul 1955 to Alvina Cobb.
Wife Catherine died in 1960 in Honor, Benzie, Michigan and was buried in Champion Hill Cemetery.
Anna, wife of son Nicholas, died 28 Jan 1965, leaving her husband and four children.
Son Henry died 11 May 1970 in Frankfort, Benzie, Michigan and was buried in Champion Hill Cemetery.
Traverse City Record-Eagle 12 May 1970
Elberta Man Crash Victim
HONOR - Henry Bailey, 53, of Elberta, died at Paul Oliver Hospital, Frankfort, Monday morning, following an auto accident at 9 a.m. in Platte township on Indian Hill Road, four miles north of here.
Three persons were injured in the crash, which occurred at the intersection of Indian Hill and Fowler Roads. All were taken to Paul Oliver hospital.
Bailey's wife Betty, 42, was reported in satisfactory condition today, although suffering from broken bones, cuts, and bruises.
The driver of the other car, Ronald Kennedy, 23, of Empire Air Station, was treated for minor cuts and released, but his wife zoe, 25, sustained cuts and bruises and is still in the hospital.
Bailey's body was taken to the Bennett funeral home, Frankfort. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Son Raymond died 13 Dec 1975 in Webber, Lake, Michigan and was buried at the Catholic cemetery in Peshawbestown, now known as St. Kateri.
Raymond obituary from the Leelanau Enterprise, 18 Dec 1975
Raymond obituary from the Traverse City Record-Eagle, 15 Dec 1975 page 12
Robert died 8 Apr 1979 in Honor, Benzie, Michigan. He was buried next to his wife Catherine at Champion Hill cemetery.
Son Nicholas died 13 Sep 1983 in Brown City, Manistee, Michigan. He was buried at Brookside Cemetery in Scottville, Mason, Michigan.
Son Antoine died 5 Nov 1983 in Northport, Leelanau, Michigan.
Son Clarence died 13 Apr 2000 in Kinglsey, Grand Traverse, Michigan, and was buried in Champion Hill Cemetery, Benzie, Michigan.
Transcribed from the Traverse City Record Eagle, 15 Apr 2000
HONOR - Clarence Vincent Bailey, 79, of Honor, died Thursday in Kingsley.
Born Mar 17, 1921, in Platte Township, he was the son of Robert and Catherine (Madagama) Bailey. A veteran of Worl War II, Clarence had served in the U.S. Army.
In 1980, he retired from the C&O Railroad in Ludington, where he had worked as a seaman on the carferry for 33 years. Clarence was a member of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians and the Great Lakes Sled Dog Association. He had been an amateur and profession boxer, a do sled racer, and a flag carrier at Pow Wows. He loved being outdoors, hunting, walking in the woods, and even weight lifting.
Clarence is survived by his children, Charles D. (Dodie) Bailey of Honor, John V. (Maren) Bailey of Traverse City, Kathryn J. Micham of Elbert and Marilyn A. Bailey of Beulah; two grandchildren, Phillip Bailey of Venice, Fla. and Leigh Anne Bailey of Beuhal; his brothers and sisters, Jesse Bailey of Honor, Leon Bailey of Honor, Amelia Hodder of Pinckney, Helen (Daryl) Coons of Hayward, Wis. and Leona David of Bevery Hills, Mich.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and seven brothers, Nicholas, Raymond, Henry, David, Robert, Anton and George.
Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, April 16, at the Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah, with a pipe ceremony to be held during the evening visitation Tradition ceremonies will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, April 17, at the funeral home. Interments will be in Champion Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Munson Hospice. Envelopes are available at the Bennett-Barz Funeral Home.
Son Jesse died 29 Aug 2000 in Leelanau county, Michigan, and was buried in Champion Hill Cemetery, Benzie, Michigan.
Daughter Amelia died 28 Jul 2004 in Pinckney, Livingston, Michigan.
Livingston Daily Press 30 Jul 2004
AMELIA C. HODDER
Age 91, passed away at her home on July 28, 2004. She was born February 4, 1913, in Honor, MI. She married Dr. Charles P. Hodder DVM and he precedes her in death. Amelia has been an area resident for 25 years and assisted her husband in his veterinary practice. She was a member of the Hamburg Seniors. Survivors include children, Robert Hodder of Chelsea, Joanne Hodder of Pinckney, Charles Hodder of Sterling Hgts., Patricia Bussell of Baster, TN, siblings, Leon Bailey of Honor, MI, Leona David of Southfield, Helen Coons of WI, and two greatgrandchildren. Children Karen Bussell, Kathleen Hodder and brother Ronald Bailey precede her in death. A Mass of Christian burial will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 31, 2004, at St. mary Magdelen, with Rev. Fr. David Howell as Celebrant. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Hamburg Seniors. The family will receive friends on Friday from 2-8 pm, with a Scripture Service at 7:00 PM, at Borek Jennings Fumeral Home, Hamburg Chapel. Please visit Amelia's guest book at borekjennings.com.
Son Leon died 1 Oct 2004 in Frankfort, Benzie, Michigan. He was buried at Chamption Hill Cemetery.
From the Traverse City Record-Eagle
Leon Joseph Bailey, 93, of Honor, died Friday, Oct. 1, 2004, at Paul Oliver Long Term Care in Frankfort. He was born March 11, 1911, in Honor, the son of Robert and Catherine (Madogama) Bailey.
Leon had started out working for Diamon Orchards in Honor, followed by J.L. Kraker Orchards in Beulah, then at Production Industries in Frankfort, and lastly at the Platte River Fish Hatchery, where he worked until his retirement in 1979.
Leon was a member of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians; and of St. Ann's Catholic Church in Frankfort. He enjoyed playing bingo, going to the casino, deer hunting, baseball and going for rides in the country. He also enjoyed listening to classical music, going to concerts, and trying to out-fox the squirrels at his bird feeder.
Most of all, he loved spending time with his family, especially when it involved eating chocolate and sweets. Leon is survived by eight children, Marie Kote of Honor, Leon (Mary) Bailey Jr. of Tennessee, Russell (Joy) Bailey of Honor, Vernon (Claudia) Bailey of Honor, Lawrence "Camp" (Judy) Bailey of Beulah, Carolyn Milks of Honor, Allen (Kathy) Bailey of Wyoming, and Michael (Karen) Bailey of Honor; 26 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Helen (Darryl) Coons of Wisconsin, and Leona David of Southfield; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Leon was preceded in death by his wife, Luella Bailey in 1986, his great-granddaughter, Madison Bailey; his sister, Amelia Hodder; his brothers, Nicholas, Jesse, Raymond, Henry, Anton, Clarence and David; and two brothers during infancy, George and Robert.
Photo of Helen Bailey Coons from Ancestry.com
Daughter Helen died 14 Sep 2015 in Hayward, Sawyer, Wisconsin and was buried in Whitefish cemetery in Hayward.
Helen Coons, age 90, of Hayward, died Monday, Septermber 14, 2015, at her home with her husband by her side.
Helen was born February 21, 1925, in Honor, MI, the daughter of Robert and Kathryn (Madagame) Bailey. She grew up in Honor and graduated from Honor High School. Helen was united in marriage to Daryl Coons Sr. on Novermber 22, 1947 in Napoleon, OH. Helen was a homemaker raising seven children along side her husband Daryl, "Mom" "Grandma" always encouraged her children and grandchildren to be the best they could be, wherever their paths would lead them. "Mom" was a great artist always wanting her art to tel a story. She loved taling and visiting with all those she met, seeing the positive in all. Those who met her, saw her as someone special. "Mom" was loved by all, family and friends, and admired by many.
She is survived by her husband Daryl Coons Sr.; sons Daryl Coons Jr.; Gordon (Debbie) Coons, Guyon Coons, Timothy Coons; daughters Nancy (Michael Cavlan) Coons, Tessa Coons, Leslie Coons; six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren; sister Leona David of Detroit.
Helen was preceded by her paretns; siblings Nicholas, David, Leon, Jess, Hank, Clarence, Raymond, Tony and Amelia.
Tribal Funeral Rites will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 18, 20215 at Pineview Funeral Service in Hayward with Dennis White officiating. Burial will be in Whitefish Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, September 17th at the funeral home.
Honorary Bearers will be Eric Crowe, Beatrice Hall and George Morrow.
Casket bearers will be Gary Aultman, Phil Aulwes, Michael Cavlan, Drew LaRonge, Jan LaRonge, Dennis Olson Jr., Gary Quaderer Sr. and Jerry Wicks.
Daughter Leona died 28 Jul 2018 in Sarnia, Lambton, Ontario, Canada and was buried at the Aamjiwnaang First Nations Cemetery.
Jo Wiggins posted the following on Ancestry.com on 14 Apr 2010.
"Robert lived very near us in Platte Twp. Benzie Co. and he was an older man when I got to know him. Too many in the area he was Grandpa Bailey even if we were not related. He drove a team of horses most of the time, winter with slaye or summer with a wagon. He took the garden items he raised to town and went by our house. I was about 11 years old when we moved to the area and he would stop and tell me about the area and the things I should look for, flowers, fruit and things in the wild. I went to school with his grandchildren and rode the same school bus. Miss Katie his wife made very good cookies and she would send some to us on the bus. For the year before he died, I think, Robert (Grandpa) Bailey was the Grand Marshall of the COHO FESTIVAL PARADE in Honor, Michigan, Benzie Co. where had lived for many years.
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From MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Fisheries Division Fisheries Research Report No. 1809 February 14, 1974 A DESCRIPTIVE AND HISTORICAL ACCOUNT OF THE PLATTE RIVER, ITS SURROUNDING AREA, AND ITS SALMONID FISHES i By Clarence M. Taube
"Robert Bailey, who is of Ottawa descent, came to live in the Honor area around 1905. He was born near Hart in 1886. He and his brothers speared suckers and angled for brook trout in Platte River. He relates (c) that the trout were plentiful in the main stream and tributaries."
"Mr. Bailey has other remembrances. When a boy, he came to the Honor area with his parents in summers to dig ginseng. They camped across from land along Valley Road that eventually became his farm, where he presently resides. His main employment for some time after he came to live in Benzie County was that of stripping hemlock bark."
Bailey, Robert. Valley Road, Platte Township. Interviews: November 25, 1969; May 9, 1970; December 14, 1971.
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