Hi,
I've just joined rootschat today and I may be able to help.....or confuse! I'm researching all BAILEY's of Northamptonshire and can offer the following. George William BAILEY was the illegitimate son of Frances (Fanny) BAILEY born at Grafton Underwood in 1849. Frances' parents were John BAILEY & Sarah WARNER who were married at Cranford St Andrew in 1812. The following year they were removed to Grafton Underwood with their 4 month old son George.
I haven't done much research into this family although searching the census returns throws up a fair bit of information....except on the person you are looking for. However it would appear that he is on the 1881 census for Preston Workhouse (Lancashire) as follows:
George BAILEY, unmarried, age 30, Inmate, Labourer Railway, born Grafton Underwood Northants.
I hope this is of some help