Lebbeus Bailey of Hanover, Massachusetts and North Yarmouth, Maine

Lebbeus Bailey was born in Hanover, Massachusetts, in 1763. His career, which began in Hanover and continued in North Yarmouth, Maine, is a testament to his dedication and skill. His house, still standing in North Yarmouth, serves as a reminder of his contributions. He was the son of Colonel John, a shipbuilder, and Ruth Randall Bailey, and they were Quakers. It is believed that he and his brother Calvin (b 1761) served their apprenticeship with his older brother John II (b 1751). Lebbeus was listed as a clockmaker in Hanover from 1784 through 1791. In 1791, he moved to North Yarmouth, Maine, where he settled with his wife, Sarah Sylvester Myrick. Lebbeus set up a foundry and continued to make tall and shelf clocks and every type of metalwork that his customers needed. Lebbeus died on December 3, 1827.

A few tall case clocks are known.