In memory of Mr. John Bailey who departed this life May 15, A.D. 1777 aged 63 years. His grosser part lies here beneath.

"..... To son Isaac Bailey to take care of my wife Mary Bailey as long as she is my widow. To son John Bailey land I bought of William Richmond and Benjamin Richmond with all buildings and two wood lots. If he has died then to son Isaac Bailey. Also to son John my new gun and silver tankard and my Negro man Kuffe and 2 swine. To daughter Deborah Gray 50 pds., one cow, two large silver spoons and three small ones. To son Isaac Bailey all rest and residue with all buildings, a set of silver buttons for coat pocket and britches, my silver headed sword, my meat chest and my carriage. To son John to have the privilege to live in my now dwelling house as long as he is unmarried ...." Proved 3 JUN 1777. Little Compton probate, book 2, page 367.

Mary was of Swansea and John was of Little Compton when they married.

1. Isaac BAILEY b. 15 Jun 1742, Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island; d. 11 Sep 1813, Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island; bur. Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island (Old Commons Cemetery).
2. Deborah BAILEY b. 28 Jul 1751, Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island.
3. John BAILEY b. 12 Oct 1758, Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island; d. 19 Jan 1839, Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island; bur. Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island (Old Commons Cemetery).