Frances Xavier Bailey
Bluff Pioneer Cemetery Devonport
DEATH
At her parents’ residence, West Devonport, on May 20, Frances Xavier eldest daughter of John and Mary Ann Bailey.
Aged 19 years
The North West Post 22 May 1890
Diphtheria in a severe form has broken out in a family named Bailey, residing in Fenton Street, West Devonport.
It seems that Mrs. Bailey, who is the wife of a contractor, was the first to suffer from the malady, but she was
only attacked in a mild form. On her recovery, three of her daughters, aged respectively 19, 12 and 10, were
attacked and although the two latter are slowly recovering the eldest is still dangerously ill. Dr. Payne, who
was called in, immediately reported the outbreak to the Central Board of Health. To prevent a spread of the
dangerous malady, it would be advisable for householders to take same precautions in having their back premises
kept thoroughly clean and not allow any stagnant water or refuse to lie about.
The North West Post 15 May 1890
We are sorry to announce the death of Miss Francis X Bailey, who succumbed to an attack of diphtheria on
Tuesday morning, after having suffered from the disease for nearly three weeks. The two sisters of the deceased
are progressing favorably. It was previously stated in our last issue that four daughters in the one family were
attacked, whereas it should have been that Miss McCarthy, who resides at Mr. Bailey’s was ill. She is 14, we
believe, in a dangerous condition.
The North West Post 22 May 1890
Annie Christina Bailey
Bluff Pioneer Cemetery Devonport
DEATH
BAILEY - At her parent's residence, on the 27th inst. Annie Christina, second daughter of John and Mary Ann Bailey; aged 13 years
The North West Post 29th May 1890
It is with extreme regret that we have to chronicle another death in the family of Mr. Bailey of West Devonport. One of the daughter’s named Annie Christina, 13 years of age, was affected with diphtheria but Dr.Payne was successful in stopping the malady and she was on a fair way to recovery. Vomiting, however set in and greatly weakened her heart and she died from heart disease on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. McCarthy, mother of Miss McCarthy, at present laid up with diphtheria at Baileys is also laid up with the malady, but not seriously ill.
The North West Post 29th May 1890
Frances Trixie Bayley
Bluff Pioneer Cemetery Devonport
Buried 26 Jan 1911
Aged 10 months
Church of England Burial Records