Isaiah Bailey settled on a claim near Spring Valley, Wisconsin and met Nancy Ellen Shields. When he went to Hudson, Wisconsin to file his claim, the filing was denied because he was not yet 21, nor was he a head of family. He returned home and took Nancy Ellen Shields before a justice of the peace at Hatchville, Wisconsin to be married. The justice of the peace was licensed to perform marriages in Pierce County, and Isaiah and Nancy Ellen lived in St. Croix County. So, they all stood in a roadway with the JP in Pierce County and the bride and groom in St. Croix. With the marriage performed, Isaiah went back to Hudson by horseback and, as a head of family, filed his claim. The Baileys lived on that land more than 60 years.
Ken Parker web site.
"Email dated 29 Feb 2000, which credits Kate Doonan of Minneapolis, Minnesota."
See note and sources for father.