Charles M. Bailey, jeweler, was born in Ripley County, Ind., and is a son of Joseph T. and Harriet (Hopping) Bailey, natives of Connecticut and New Jersey. They were married in Hamilton County, Ohio, and in 1870 came to Cambridge City, Ind., where they still reside. Charles M. was educated at Harrison, near Cincinnati. When about twenty years old he learned the jeweler's trade with E.L. Spencer, of Cambridge City, with whom he remained two years. He then worked at his trade in Michigan City and other places till 1876, when he opened a jewelry store in Cambridge City. He commenced on a small scale, but by industry and close attention to business his trade has steadily increased till now he is doing a good business. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge, No. 9.

History of Wayne County, Indiana;
Volume II, (1884)
Jackson Township
p. 543