William Bailie

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Script error: No such module "For". Template:Use dmy dates Script error: No such module "Unsubst". William Bailie (died c.Template:TrimScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".) was a native of Ayrshire, Scotland. In 1610, under the Ulster Plantation, William was given a grant of Script error: No such module "convert". in the proportion of Toneregie, now Tandragee, in the Barony of Clankee in County Cavan.[1] He built Bailieborough Castle close to what was to become the town of Bailieborough and settled a number of Scottish families in the area. He is credited as the founder of the town of Bailieborough, although the present town did not develop until the 19th century when Colonel William Young of Loughgall, County Armagh owned the estate.[1]

Family

William had two sons William and Robert. His eldest son, William Bailie, became Bishop of Clonfert and Kilmacduagh and inherited his father's estate, which passed through his only daughter Jane into the Hamilton family.[1]

References

<templatestyles src="Reflist/styles.css" />

  1. a b c Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".

Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".


Template:Asbox