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Bailey (JOSEPH WELDON an American)

JOSEPH WELDON, an American public official, born in Copiah co., Miss., in 1863. He received a common school education, and after study- BAILEY ing law was admitted to the bar in 1883.

In 1885 he removed to Gainesville, Tex.

He entered politics and was a member of the 52d and 56th Congresses, taking a prominent part in the deliberations of the House of Representatives and quickly becoming one of the most conspicuous members. He was elected Senator in 1907. In 1911, before the expiration of his term, he resigned. Though later withdrawing his resignation, he refused to stand for re-election. In the Senate he was one of the leaders of the Democratic party. He was a candidate for Governor of Texas in 1920, but was defeated.