William F. Bailey | |
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| Wisconsin Circuit Court Judge for the 17th circuit | |
| In office January 4, 1892 – January 3, 1898 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | James O'Neill |
| 6th & 10th Mayor of Eau Claire, Wisconsin | |
| In office April 1882 – April 1884 | |
| Preceded by | E. T. Farr |
| Succeeded by | Henry D. Davis |
| In office April 1877 – April 1878 | |
| Preceded by | Levi M. Vilas |
| Succeeded by | George W. Chapman |
| District Attorney of Eau Claire County, Wisconsin | |
| In office January 5, 1874 – January 4, 1876 | |
| Preceded by | Texas Angel |
| Succeeded by | Loren Edwards |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 20, 1842 Carmel, New York, U.S. |
| Died | April 5, 1915 (aged 72) Eau Claire, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oakwood Cemetery, Fremont, Ohio |
| Political party | Democratic |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
| Rank | Captain, USV |
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| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
William Francis Bailey Sr. (June 20, 1842 – April 5, 1915) was an American lawyer, jurist, and Democratic politician. He was the 6th and 10th mayor of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and served six years as a Wisconsin circuit court judge. During the American Civil War, he served as a Union Army officer in the New York volunteer infantry.