BAYLESS, Cornelius - Revision history

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	[[Image:DSC01273.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Cornelius Bayless. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]] Family History: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=pprokasy&id=I5543		[[Image:DSC01273.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Cornelius Bayless. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]] Family History: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=pprokasy&id=I5543

	BAYLESS, Cornelius. (Binghamton, NY, Aug. 18, 1839--Dubuque, IA, June 4, 1927). The son of General John Bayless, founder of the town of Highland northeast of St. Joseph, Missouri, and Highland University, Cornelius Bayless became a member of the Kansas state militia and on October 15, 1861 was mustered into the service of the Union during the [[CIVIL WAR]]. On the same day he enlisted as a musician in the regimental band of the 16th Illinois infantry located in St. Joseph, Missouri. He traveled with the regiment which captured New Madrid, Missouri on March 13, 1862 and Island No. 10 on April 8, 1862. He may have been involved in the battle of Shiloh. He was discharged on May 8, 1862 and moved to Dubuque on June 16, 1862. He assisted in enlisted others into military service and joined Hyde Clark Post,[[GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC (G. A. R.)]] upon its organization. He served the organization as chaplain and trustee until the time of his death. (1)		BAYLESS, Cornelius. (Binghamton, NY, Aug. 18, 1839--Dubuque, IA, June 4, 1927). The son of General John Bayless, founder of the town of Highland northeast of St. Joseph, Missouri, and Highland University, Cornelius Bayless became a member of the Kansas state militia and on October 15, 1861 was mustered into the service of the Union as a musician during the [[CIVIL WAR]]. On the same day he enlisted as a musician in the regimental band of the 16th Illinois infantry located in St. Joseph, Missouri. (1) He traveled with the regiment which captured New Madrid, Missouri on March 13, 1862 and Island No. 10 on April 8, 1862. He may have been involved in the battle of Shiloh. He was discharged on May 8, 1862 and moved to Dubuque on June 16, 1862. He assisted in enlisted others into military service and joined Hyde Clark Post,[[GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC (G. A. R.)]] upon its organization. He served the organization as chaplain and trustee until the time of his death. (2)

	He entered Baylies Commercial College operated by his cousin, Aaron Baylies, the founder. A few months later, he became an assistant in that school and in 1863 a partner. When his cousin died in Boston a few months later on the August 2, 1863, Bayless became the sole manager of the institution. Cornelius renamed the school [[BAYLESS BUSINESS COLLEGE]] in 1885. Founded in 1858 and incorporated in 1859, it was to become the oldest school of its kind in Iowa. Bayless also established commercial schools in Keokuk, Iowa and Freeport, Illinois. (2)		He entered Baylies Commercial College operated by his cousin, Aaron Baylies, the founder. A few months later, he became an assistant in that school and in 1863 a partner. When his cousin died in Boston a few months later on the August 2, 1863, Bayless became the sole manager of the institution. Cornelius renamed the school [[BAYLESS BUSINESS COLLEGE]] in 1885. Founded in 1858 and incorporated in 1859, it was to become the oldest school of its kind in Iowa. Bayless also established commercial schools in Keokuk, Iowa and Freeport, Illinois. (3)

	[[Image:cartoon.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|On December 3, 1906 the ''Telegraph Herald'' announced a series of cartoons representing some of the leading businessmen in the city. This cartoon, showing "C. Bayless," pointed out the great effect the school had on the city, state and nation. Photo courtesy: Neal Sprenglemeyer]]It was primarily through the actions of Bayless that the college developed its "first class" reputation ensuring the employment of its graduates. His expertise was demonstrated through such awards as three silver medals in 1879 from the State Board of Agriculture in Illinois for best plain penmanship, best course in bookkeeping, and best pen lettering. (3)		[[Image:cartoon.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|On December 3, 1906 the ''Telegraph Herald'' announced a series of cartoons representing some of the leading businessmen in the city. This cartoon, showing "C. Bayless," pointed out the great effect the school had on the city, state and nation. Photo courtesy: Neal Sprenglemeyer]]It was primarily through the actions of Bayless that the college developed its "first class" reputation ensuring the employment of its graduates. His expertise was demonstrated through such awards as three silver medals in 1879 from the State Board of Agriculture in Illinois for best plain penmanship, best course in bookkeeping, and best pen lettering. (4)

	In 1882 he returned to Dubuque with a "Remington Perfected Typewriter" and the rights associated with being its sole agent in the city. (4) He remained with the college until 1909 when he sold the school to [[LYONS, Edwin B.\|Edwin B. LYONS]]. Even after he sold the school, Bayless retained an office at the college and continued to give attention to its educational department. (5) Bayless was a major participant in the [[BELL GOLD MINING COMPANY]], president of the [[DUBUQUE BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION]], and treasurer of the [[GERMAN THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL OF THE NORTHWEST]]. (6)		In 1882 he returned to Dubuque with a "Remington Perfected Typewriter" and the rights associated with being its sole agent in the city. (5) He remained with the college until 1909 when he sold the school to [[LYONS, Edwin B.\|Edwin B. LYONS]]. Even after he sold the school, Bayless retained an office at the college and continued to give attention to its educational department. (6) Bayless was a major participant in the [[BELL GOLD MINING COMPANY]], president of the [[DUBUQUE BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION]], and treasurer of the [[GERMAN THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL OF THE NORTHWEST]]. (7)

	Upon his death the Dubuque Building and Loan Association issued the following Resolution of Condolence:		Upon his death the Dubuque Building and Loan Association issued the following Resolution of Condolence:
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	1. "~~Prof~~. C. ~~Bayless Dies Saturday~~," ''Telegraph-Herald ~~and Times-Journal~~'', ~~June 5~~, ~~1927~~, p. 2		1. "Dubuque Veterans of the G. A. R. Continue in the Spirit of Youth," ''Telegraph-Herald'', September 26, 1926, p. 22

	2. ~~Ibid~~.		2. "Prof. C. Bayless Dies Saturday," ''Telegraph-Herald and Times-Journal'', June 5, 1927, p. 2

	3. ~~"Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', February 2, 1879, p~~. ~~4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18790202&printsec=frontpage&hl=en~~		3. Ibid.

	4. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', ~~November 25~~, ~~1882~~, p. 4		4. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', February 2, 1879, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18790202&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	5. "~~Prof. C. Bayless.~~.."		5. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', November 25, 1882, p. 4

	6. Upper Main Street Historical District Nomination. Online: http://weblink.cityofdubuque.org/WebLink8/1/doc/38915/Page61.aspx, p. 30		6. "Prof. C. Bayless..."

			7. Upper Main Street Historical District Nomination. Online: http://weblink.cityofdubuque.org/WebLink8/1/doc/38915/Page61.aspx, p. 30

	Oldt, Franklin T. '''History of Dubuque County, Iowa'''. Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1880, p. 764		Oldt, Franklin T. '''History of Dubuque County, Iowa'''. Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1880, p. 764

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	should be forced to suffer this loss,		should be forced to suffer this loss,
	therefore, be it		therefore, be it
	Resolved, that the Dubuque Building and Loan ~~Association~~		Resolved, that the Dubuque Building and Loan
	has lost one of its most ardent workers and faithful		Association has lost one of its most
	~~members,~~ and be it further		ardent workers and faithful members,
	Resolved, that the Board of Directors of the Dubuque Building		and be it further
	and Loan Association hereby express its most sincere		Resolved, that the Board of Directors of the
	~~sympathy~~ to the bereaved loved ones of our departed		Dubuque Building and Loan Association
			hereby express its most sincere sympathy
			to the bereaved loved ones of our departed
	member and be it further		member and be it further
	Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the		Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be spread
	minutes of the Association.		upon the minutes of the Association.

	Board of Directors		Board of Directors

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	[[Image:DSC01273.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Cornelius Bayless. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]] Family History: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=pprokasy&id=I5543		[[Image:DSC01273.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Cornelius Bayless. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]] Family History: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=pprokasy&id=I5543

	BAYLESS, Cornelius. (Binghamton, NY, Aug. 18, 1839--Dubuque, IA, June 4, 1927). The son of General John Bayless, founder of the town of Highland northeast of St. Joseph, Missouri, and Highland University, Cornelius Bayless became a member of the Kansas state militia and on October 15, 1861 was mustered into the service of the Union. On the same day he enlisted as a musician in the regimental band of the 16th Illinois infantry located in St. Joseph, Missouri. He traveled with the regiment which captured New Madrid, Missouri on March 13, 1862 and Island No. 10 on April 8, 1862. He may have been involved in the battle of Shiloh. He was discharged on May 8, 1862 and moved to Dubuque in on June 16, 1862. He assisted in enlisted others into military service and joined Hyde Clark Post,[[GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC (G. A. R.)]] upon its organization. He served the organization as chaplain and trustee until the time of his death. (1)		BAYLESS, Cornelius. (Binghamton, NY, Aug. 18, 1839--Dubuque, IA, June 4, 1927). The son of General John Bayless, founder of the town of Highland northeast of St. Joseph, Missouri, and Highland University, Cornelius Bayless became a member of the Kansas state militia and on October 15, 1861 was mustered into the service of the Union during the [[CIVIL WAR]]. On the same day he enlisted as a musician in the regimental band of the 16th Illinois infantry located in St. Joseph, Missouri. He traveled with the regiment which captured New Madrid, Missouri on March 13, 1862 and Island No. 10 on April 8, 1862. He may have been involved in the battle of Shiloh. He was discharged on May 8, 1862 and moved to Dubuque on June 16, 1862. He assisted in enlisted others into military service and joined Hyde Clark Post,[[GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC (G. A. R.)]] upon its organization. He served the organization as chaplain and trustee until the time of his death. (1)

	He entered Baylies Commercial College operated by his cousin, Aaron Baylies, the founder. A few months later, he became an assistant in that school and in 1863 a partner. When his cousin died in Boston a few months later on the August 2, 1863, Bayless became the sole manager of the institution. Cornelius renamed the school [[BAYLESS BUSINESS COLLEGE]] in 1885. Founded in 1858 and incorporated in 1859, it was to become the oldest school of its kind in Iowa. Bayless also established commercial schools in Keokuk, Iowa and Freeport, Illinois. (2)		He entered Baylies Commercial College operated by his cousin, Aaron Baylies, the founder. A few months later, he became an assistant in that school and in 1863 a partner. When his cousin died in Boston a few months later on the August 2, 1863, Bayless became the sole manager of the institution. Cornelius renamed the school [[BAYLESS BUSINESS COLLEGE]] in 1885. Founded in 1858 and incorporated in 1859, it was to become the oldest school of its kind in Iowa. Bayless also established commercial schools in Keokuk, Iowa and Freeport, Illinois. (2)
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	[[Image:cartoon.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|On December 3, 1906 the ''Telegraph Herald'' announced a series of cartoons representing some of the leading businessmen in the city. This cartoon, showing "C. Bayless," pointed out the great effect the school had on the city, state and nation. Photo courtesy: Neal Sprenglemeyer]]It was primarily through the actions of Bayless that the college developed its "first class" reputation ensuring the employment of its graduates. His expertise was demonstrated through such awards as three silver medals in 1879 from the State Board of Agriculture in Illinois for best plain penmanship, best course in bookkeeping, and best pen lettering. (3)		[[Image:cartoon.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|On December 3, 1906 the ''Telegraph Herald'' announced a series of cartoons representing some of the leading businessmen in the city. This cartoon, showing "C. Bayless," pointed out the great effect the school had on the city, state and nation. Photo courtesy: Neal Sprenglemeyer]]It was primarily through the actions of Bayless that the college developed its "first class" reputation ensuring the employment of its graduates. His expertise was demonstrated through such awards as three silver medals in 1879 from the State Board of Agriculture in Illinois for best plain penmanship, best course in bookkeeping, and best pen lettering. (3)

	In 1882 he returned to Dubuque with a "Remington Perfected Typewriter" and the rights associated with being its sole agent in the city. (4) He remained with the college until 1909 when he sold the school to [[LYONS, Edwin B.\|Edwin B. LYONS]]. Even after he sold the school, Bayless retained an office at the college and continued to give attention to its educational department. (5) Bayless was ~~also~~ a major participant in the [[BELL GOLD MINING COMPANY]], president of the [[DUBUQUE BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION]], and treasurer of the [[GERMAN THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL OF THE NORTHWEST]]. (6)		In 1882 he returned to Dubuque with a "Remington Perfected Typewriter" and the rights associated with being its sole agent in the city. (4) He remained with the college until 1909 when he sold the school to [[LYONS, Edwin B.\|Edwin B. LYONS]]. Even after he sold the school, Bayless retained an office at the college and continued to give attention to its educational department. (5) Bayless was a major participant in the [[BELL GOLD MINING COMPANY]], president of the [[DUBUQUE BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION]], and treasurer of the [[GERMAN THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL OF THE NORTHWEST]]. (6)

	Upon his death the Dubuque Building and Loan Association issued the following Resolution of Condolence:		Upon his death the Dubuque Building and Loan Association issued the following Resolution of Condolence:

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	[[Image:DSC01273.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Cornelius Bayless. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]] Family History: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=pprokasy&id=I5543		[[Image:DSC01273.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Cornelius Bayless. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]] Family History: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=pprokasy&id=I5543

	BAYLESS, Cornelius. (Binghamton, NY, Aug. 18, 1839--Dubuque, IA, June 4, 1927). The son of General John Bayless, founder of the town of Highland northeast of St. Joseph, Missouri, and Highland University, Cornelius Bayless became a member of the Kansas state militia and on October 15, 1861 was mustered into the service of the Union. On the same day he enlisted as a musician in the regimental band of the 16th Illinois infantry located in St. Joseph, Missouri. He traveled with the regiment which captured New Madrid, Missouri on March 13, 1862 and Island No. 10 on April 8, 1862. He may have been involved in the battle of Shiloh. He was discharged on May 8, 1862 and moved to Dubuque in on June 16, 1862. He assisted in enlisted others into military service and joined Hyde Clark Post, [[GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC (G.A.R.)]] upon its organization. He served the organization as chaplain and trustee until the time of his death. (1)		BAYLESS, Cornelius. (Binghamton, NY, Aug. 18, 1839--Dubuque, IA, June 4, 1927). The son of General John Bayless, founder of the town of Highland northeast of St. Joseph, Missouri, and Highland University, Cornelius Bayless became a member of the Kansas state militia and on October 15, 1861 was mustered into the service of the Union. On the same day he enlisted as a musician in the regimental band of the 16th Illinois infantry located in St. Joseph, Missouri. He traveled with the regiment which captured New Madrid, Missouri on March 13, 1862 and Island No. 10 on April 8, 1862. He may have been involved in the battle of Shiloh. He was discharged on May 8, 1862 and moved to Dubuque in on June 16, 1862. He assisted in enlisted others into military service and joined Hyde Clark Post,[[GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC (G. A. R.)]] upon its organization. He served the organization as chaplain and trustee until the time of his death. (1)

	He entered Baylies Commercial College operated by his cousin, Aaron Baylies, the founder. A few months later, he became an assistant in that school and in 1863 a partner. When his cousin died in Boston a few months later on the August 2, 1863, Bayless became the sole manager of the institution. Cornelius renamed the school [[BAYLESS BUSINESS COLLEGE]] in 1885. Founded in 1858 and incorporated in 1859, it was to become the oldest school of its kind in Iowa. Bayless also established commercial schools in Keokuk, Iowa and Freeport, Illinois. (2)		He entered Baylies Commercial College operated by his cousin, Aaron Baylies, the founder. A few months later, he became an assistant in that school and in 1863 a partner. When his cousin died in Boston a few months later on the August 2, 1863, Bayless became the sole manager of the institution. Cornelius renamed the school [[BAYLESS BUSINESS COLLEGE]] in 1885. Founded in 1858 and incorporated in 1859, it was to become the oldest school of its kind in Iowa. Bayless also established commercial schools in Keokuk, Iowa and Freeport, Illinois. (2)

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	BAYLESS, Cornelius. (Binghamton, NY, Aug. 18, 1839--Dubuque, IA, June 4, 1927). The son of General John Bayless, founder of the town of Highland northeast of St. Joseph, Missouri, and Highland University, Cornelius Bayless became a member of the Kansas state militia and on October 15, 1861 was mustered into the service of the Union. On the same day he enlisted as a musician in the regimental band of the 16th Illinois infantry located in St. Joseph, Missouri. He traveled with the regiment which captured New Madrid, Missouri on March 13, 1862 and Island No. 10 on April 8, 1862. He may have been involved in the battle of Shiloh. He was discharged on May 8, 1862 and moved to Dubuque in on June 16, 1862. He assisted in enlisted others into military service and joined Hyde Clark Post, [[GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC (G. A .R.)]] upon its organization. He served the organization as chaplain and trustee until the time of his death. (1)		BAYLESS, Cornelius. (Binghamton, NY, Aug. 18, 1839--Dubuque, IA, June 4, 1927). The son of General John Bayless, founder of the town of Highland northeast of St. Joseph, Missouri, and Highland University, Cornelius Bayless became a member of the Kansas state militia and on October 15, 1861 was mustered into the service of the Union. On the same day he enlisted as a musician in the regimental band of the 16th Illinois infantry located in St. Joseph, Missouri. He traveled with the regiment which captured New Madrid, Missouri on March 13, 1862 and Island No. 10 on April 8, 1862. He may have been involved in the battle of Shiloh. He was discharged on May 8, 1862 and moved to Dubuque in on June 16, 1862. He assisted in enlisted others into military service and joined Hyde Clark Post, [[GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC (G.A.R.)]] upon its organization. He served the organization as chaplain and trustee until the time of his death. (1)

	He entered Baylies Commercial College operated by his cousin, Aaron Baylies, the founder. A few months later, he became an assistant in that school and in 1863 a partner. When his cousin died in Boston a few months later on the August 2, 1863, Bayless became the sole manager of the institution. Cornelius renamed the school [[BAYLESS BUSINESS COLLEGE]] in 1885. Founded in 1858 and incorporated in 1859, it was to become the oldest school of its kind in Iowa. Bayless also established commercial schools in Keokuk, Iowa and Freeport, Illinois. (2)		He entered Baylies Commercial College operated by his cousin, Aaron Baylies, the founder. A few months later, he became an assistant in that school and in 1863 a partner. When his cousin died in Boston a few months later on the August 2, 1863, Bayless became the sole manager of the institution. Cornelius renamed the school [[BAYLESS BUSINESS COLLEGE]] in 1885. Founded in 1858 and incorporated in 1859, it was to become the oldest school of its kind in Iowa. Bayless also established commercial schools in Keokuk, Iowa and Freeport, Illinois. (2)

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	[[Image:DSC01273.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Cornelius Bayless. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]] Family History: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=pprokasy&id=I5543		[[Image:DSC01273.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Cornelius Bayless. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]] Family History: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=pprokasy&id=I5543

	BAYLESS, Cornelius. (Binghamton, NY, Aug. 18, 1839--Dubuque, IA, June 4, 1927). The son of General John Bayless, founder of the town of Highland northeast of St. Joseph, Missouri, and Highland University, Cornelius Bayless became a member of the Kansas state militia and on October 15, 1861 was mustered into the service of the Union. On the same day he enlisted as a musician in the regimental band of the 16th Illinois infantry located in St. Joseph, Missouri. He traveled with the regiment which captured New Madrid, Missouri on March 13, 1862 and Island No. 10 on April 8, 1862. He may have been involved in the battle of Shiloh. He was discharged on May 8, 1862 and moved to Dubuque in on June 16, 1862. He assisted in enlisted others into military service and joined Hyde Clark Post, [[GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC (G. A .R.]] upon its organization. He served the organization as chaplain and trustee until the time of his death. (1)		BAYLESS, Cornelius. (Binghamton, NY, Aug. 18, 1839--Dubuque, IA, June 4, 1927). The son of General John Bayless, founder of the town of Highland northeast of St. Joseph, Missouri, and Highland University, Cornelius Bayless became a member of the Kansas state militia and on October 15, 1861 was mustered into the service of the Union. On the same day he enlisted as a musician in the regimental band of the 16th Illinois infantry located in St. Joseph, Missouri. He traveled with the regiment which captured New Madrid, Missouri on March 13, 1862 and Island No. 10 on April 8, 1862. He may have been involved in the battle of Shiloh. He was discharged on May 8, 1862 and moved to Dubuque in on June 16, 1862. He assisted in enlisted others into military service and joined Hyde Clark Post, [[GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC (G. A .R.)]] upon its organization. He served the organization as chaplain and trustee until the time of his death. (1)

	He entered Baylies Commercial College operated by his cousin, Aaron Baylies, the founder. A few months later, he became an assistant in that school and in 1863 a partner. When his cousin died in Boston a few months later on the August 2, 1863, Bayless became the sole manager of the institution. Cornelius renamed the school [[BAYLESS BUSINESS COLLEGE]] in 1885. Founded in 1858 and incorporated in 1859, it was to become the oldest school of its kind in Iowa. Bayless also established commercial schools in Keokuk, Iowa and Freeport, Illinois. (2)		He entered Baylies Commercial College operated by his cousin, Aaron Baylies, the founder. A few months later, he became an assistant in that school and in 1863 a partner. When his cousin died in Boston a few months later on the August 2, 1863, Bayless became the sole manager of the institution. Cornelius renamed the school [[BAYLESS BUSINESS COLLEGE]] in 1885. Founded in 1858 and incorporated in 1859, it was to become the oldest school of its kind in Iowa. Bayless also established commercial schools in Keokuk, Iowa and Freeport, Illinois. (2)

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	[[Image:DSC01273.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Cornelius Bayless. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]] Family History: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=pprokasy&id=I5543		[[Image:DSC01273.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Cornelius Bayless. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]] Family History: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=pprokasy&id=I5543

	BAYLESS, Cornelius. (Binghamton, NY, Aug. 18, 1839--Dubuque, IA, June 4, 1927). The son of General John Bayless, founder of the town of Highland northeast of St. Joseph, Missouri, and Highland University, Cornelius Bayless became a member of the Kansas state militia and on October 15, 1861 was mustered into the service of the Union. On the same day he enlisted as a musician in the regimental band of the 16th Illinois infantry located in St. Joseph, Missouri. He traveled with the regiment which captured New Madrid, Missouri on March 13, 1862 and Island No. 10 on April 8, 1862. He may have been involved in the battle of Shiloh. He was discharged on May 8, 1862 and moved to Dubuque in on June 16, 1862. He assisted in enlisted others into military service and joined Hyde Clark Post, [[GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC (G.A.R.]] upon its organization. He served the organization as chaplain and trustee until the time of his death. (1)		BAYLESS, Cornelius. (Binghamton, NY, Aug. 18, 1839--Dubuque, IA, June 4, 1927). The son of General John Bayless, founder of the town of Highland northeast of St. Joseph, Missouri, and Highland University, Cornelius Bayless became a member of the Kansas state militia and on October 15, 1861 was mustered into the service of the Union. On the same day he enlisted as a musician in the regimental band of the 16th Illinois infantry located in St. Joseph, Missouri. He traveled with the regiment which captured New Madrid, Missouri on March 13, 1862 and Island No. 10 on April 8, 1862. He may have been involved in the battle of Shiloh. He was discharged on May 8, 1862 and moved to Dubuque in on June 16, 1862. He assisted in enlisted others into military service and joined Hyde Clark Post, [[GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC (G. A .R.]] upon its organization. He served the organization as chaplain and trustee until the time of his death. (1)

	He entered Baylies Commercial College operated by his cousin, Aaron Baylies, the founder. A few months later, he became an assistant in that school and in 1863 a partner. When his cousin died in Boston a few months later on the August 2, 1863, Bayless became the sole manager of the institution. Cornelius renamed the school [[BAYLESS BUSINESS COLLEGE]] in 1885. Founded in 1858 and incorporated in 1859, it was to become the oldest school of its kind in Iowa. Bayless also established commercial schools in Keokuk, Iowa and Freeport, Illinois. (2)		He entered Baylies Commercial College operated by his cousin, Aaron Baylies, the founder. A few months later, he became an assistant in that school and in 1863 a partner. When his cousin died in Boston a few months later on the August 2, 1863, Bayless became the sole manager of the institution. Cornelius renamed the school [[BAYLESS BUSINESS COLLEGE]] in 1885. Founded in 1858 and incorporated in 1859, it was to become the oldest school of its kind in Iowa. Bayless also established commercial schools in Keokuk, Iowa and Freeport, Illinois. (2)

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	BAYLESS, Cornelius. (Binghamton, NY, Aug. 18, 1839--Dubuque, IA, June 4, 1927). The son of General John Bayless, founder of the town of Highland northeast of St. Joseph, Missouri, and Highland University, Cornelius Bayless became a member of the Kansas state militia and on October 15, 1861 was mustered into the service of the Union. On the same day he enlisted as a musician in the regimental band of the 16th Illinois infantry located in St. Joseph, Missouri. He traveled with the regiment which captured New Madrid, Missouri on March 13, 1862 and Island No. 10 on April 8, 1862. He may have been involved in the battle of Shiloh. He was discharged on May 8, 1862 and moved to Dubuque in on June 16, 1862. He assisted in enlisted others into military service and joined Hyde Clark Post, ~~Grand Army of the Republic~~ upon its organization. He served the organization as chaplain and trustee until the time of his death. (1)		BAYLESS, Cornelius. (Binghamton, NY, Aug. 18, 1839--Dubuque, IA, June 4, 1927). The son of General John Bayless, founder of the town of Highland northeast of St. Joseph, Missouri, and Highland University, Cornelius Bayless became a member of the Kansas state militia and on October 15, 1861 was mustered into the service of the Union. On the same day he enlisted as a musician in the regimental band of the 16th Illinois infantry located in St. Joseph, Missouri. He traveled with the regiment which captured New Madrid, Missouri on March 13, 1862 and Island No. 10 on April 8, 1862. He may have been involved in the battle of Shiloh. He was discharged on May 8, 1862 and moved to Dubuque in on June 16, 1862. He assisted in enlisted others into military service and joined Hyde Clark Post, [[GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC (G.A.R.]] upon its organization. He served the organization as chaplain and trustee until the time of his death. (1)

	He entered Baylies Commercial College operated by his cousin, Aaron Baylies, the founder. A few months later, he became an assistant in that school and in 1863 a partner. When his cousin died in Boston a few months later on the August 2, 1863, Bayless became the sole manager of the institution. Cornelius renamed the school [[BAYLESS BUSINESS COLLEGE]] in 1885. Founded in 1858 and incorporated in 1859, it was to become the oldest school of its kind in Iowa. Bayless also established commercial schools in Keokuk, Iowa and Freeport, Illinois. (2)		He entered Baylies Commercial College operated by his cousin, Aaron Baylies, the founder. A few months later, he became an assistant in that school and in 1863 a partner. When his cousin died in Boston a few months later on the August 2, 1863, Bayless became the sole manager of the institution. Cornelius renamed the school [[BAYLESS BUSINESS COLLEGE]] in 1885. Founded in 1858 and incorporated in 1859, it was to become the oldest school of its kind in Iowa. Bayless also established commercial schools in Keokuk, Iowa and Freeport, Illinois. (2)

	[[Image:cartoon.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|On December 3, 1906 the ''Telegraph Herald'' announced a series of cartoons representing some of the leading businessmen in the city. This cartoon, showing "C. Bayless," pointed out the great effect the school had on the city, state and nation. Photo courtesy: Neal Sprenglemeyer]]It was primarily through the actions of Bayless that the college developed its "first class" reputation ensuring the employment of its graduates. His expertise was demonstrated through such awards as three silver medals in 1879 from the State Board of Agriculture in Illinois for best plain penmanship, best course in bookkeeping, and best pen lettering. (3) In 1882 he returned to Dubuque with a "Remington Perfected Typewriter" and the rights associated with being its sole agent in the city. (4) He remained with the college until 1909 when he sold the school to [[LYONS, Edwin B.\|Edwin B. LYONS]]. Even after he sold the school, Bayless retained an office at the college and continued to give attention to its educational department. (5) Bayless was also a major participant in the [[BELL GOLD MINING COMPANY]], president of the [[DUBUQUE BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION]], and treasurer of the [[GERMAN THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL OF THE NORTHWEST]]. (6)		[[Image:cartoon.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|On December 3, 1906 the ''Telegraph Herald'' announced a series of cartoons representing some of the leading businessmen in the city. This cartoon, showing "C. Bayless," pointed out the great effect the school had on the city, state and nation. Photo courtesy: Neal Sprenglemeyer]]It was primarily through the actions of Bayless that the college developed its "first class" reputation ensuring the employment of its graduates. His expertise was demonstrated through such awards as three silver medals in 1879 from the State Board of Agriculture in Illinois for best plain penmanship, best course in bookkeeping, and best pen lettering. (3)

			In 1882 he returned to Dubuque with a "Remington Perfected Typewriter" and the rights associated with being its sole agent in the city. (4) He remained with the college until 1909 when he sold the school to [[LYONS, Edwin B.\|Edwin B. LYONS]]. Even after he sold the school, Bayless retained an office at the college and continued to give attention to its educational department. (5) Bayless was also a major participant in the [[BELL GOLD MINING COMPANY]], president of the [[DUBUQUE BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION]], and treasurer of the [[GERMAN THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL OF THE NORTHWEST]]. (6)

	Upon his death the Dubuque Building and Loan Association issued the following Resolution of Condolence:		Upon his death the Dubuque Building and Loan Association issued the following Resolution of Condolence:

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	Upon his death the Dubuque Building and Loan Association issued the following Resolution of ~~Condelence~~:		Upon his death the Dubuque Building and Loan Association issued the following Resolution of Condolence:
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	Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God, on His		Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God, on His
	Infinite Wisdom, to ~~callvfrom~~ our		Infinite Wisdom, to call from our
	material midst our President, Cornelius		material midst our President, Cornelius
	Bayless, the oldest Director and beloved		Bayless, the oldest Director and beloved