Jeff Bailey
I, Steel Horse Bailey, am a retired Cavalry First Sergeant. I was born in Lafayette, Indiana and was working as a horse trader, with my family, but in 1860 I joined the Army as an Artilleryman. I mustered out in 1861 and immediately joined the Indiana State Militia in the Artillery Branch; the 16th Independent Indiana Battery of Light (Mounted) Artillery which was formed in Lafayette. After the War was over in 1865, I transferred to the Cavalry and stayed there until I mustered out in 1885. I spent much of the Indian Wars time in the 4th Cavalry. After retirement, I started working as a Special Ranger for the Texas & SW Cattle Raisers Association and later ridin' shotgun for the Stage lines and doin' a few other jobs.