Person:Alexander Bailey (5)

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Alexander Bailey, who was born in Scotland, removed to Ireland when a small boy, and there married to Jane Brown, a native of that country. Eight children were born to this union, viz.: Matthew and William, both born in Ireland, the former June , 1749, the latter May 2, 1752; Anna, born November 30, 1753; Mary, born July 14, 1755; Jane, born March 22, 1858; Alexander, born December 29, 1761James born September 27, 1763; and John born September 24, 1765, all of whom were born in America. In an early day the parents, with their two eldest children, left their native shore, and coming to America first located in Maryland. In 1785 they moved to Pennsylvania and purchasing 190 acres of land in Washington county, there made a permanent home. The wife of Alexander Bailey survived him many years, and died on the old homestead at the age of one hundred and seven years, when the home farm was bequeathed to John, her youngest son.

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Bailey, Alexander Posted by: Carol Eddleman (IP Logged) Date: March 06, 2003 11:46AM

The Bailey's of Pennsylvania The following transcribed letters were submitted by Virginia Lance of Carrollton, MO for inclusion at the Genealogy in Washington Co., PA web site in October 1997. The letters written by W. G. Bailey to Norwista Morrison 1897/1898. Both transcirptions are copyright © 1990-1997 Virginia Lance.

Imperial, Pa. October 1897 Miss Norwista Morrison: You will find here an outline of the history of Alexander Bailey. He was your father's and my great-grandfather. He was born on the highlands of Scotland at the Bailey Castle about 14 miles north of Inverness. Being an ardent Presbyterian, he found it advisable to leave, not only for his own safety, but to enjoy religious liberty. He emigrated to Ireland and there married Jane Brown. They came to America in 1752 and settled in the eastern part of Pennsylvania handy to Emmittsburg, Md. Their family was: Matthew, William, Ann, Mary, Jan, Alexander, James, and John. (John was grandfather). The first two were born in Ireland. Matthew was the first one to come to the western part of Pennsylvania, now Robinson Township, Washington County, in about 1782 and helped to fight the Indians. His father and mother and rest of the family came over about two years later. 1. Matthew never married. 2. William was taken by the Indians, but excaped. He was married to Nancy Walker. Their family-Alex., who married Betsy Gilkison; Margaret who married John Russel; Joseph who married Mary Ackelson; and Jane who married Duncan McGeehan. (There are some of each of these families and descendants in this section and in Ohio). 3. Ann married Gilbert McAdams and their family was David, William, James, Mary, Ann, Jane, John. The descendants of this family are in this state and Ohio. 4. Mary married David McAdams. Their family-Alex., James, Jane. Their Descendants in PA. 5. Jane married Robert Boland. 6. Alex married Ann Wilson. No family 7. James married Isabel Carlisle and moved to Ohio previous to 1820. We have no trace of this family. 8. Eighth and last was John—your father's grandfather, who married Margaret Gailey. There were ten children. a) Jennie, the oldest, is 97 years old. She was married to William Galbraith and they had one boy who is married. b) Matthew married Ann Smiley-eight of a family, all married but one girl. c) Nancy married George Morrison. d) Alex. and Margaret died young. e) James married Elizabeth McKee. I suppose you know the history of this family of which the writer is one. f) Mary married Silas Ewing. 2 girls living-in Burgettstown, PA. g) John married Margaret Stewart. 2 girls, Cora Lee and Harrietta Brown. h) Ann & William -not married. Yours truly, (Signed) W. G. Bailey

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Alexander Bailey was a native of Scotland, and in early life went to Ireland, where he married Jane Brown. After the birth of Matthew, their oldest son, in June, 1749, they emigrated to American, and settled in Emmettsburg, Md. Here they remained till about 1785, and there all the children were born, who afterwards became early settlers in this township. In the year 1784, Matthew Bailey, the oldest son, came to this township, and settled upon the tract of land now owned by William Bailey. After building a cabin in 1784, and clearing up more land, he returned to his father's house. In the spring following, Alexander (his father) and brothers, William and James, came out to the new settlement. Alexander took out a warrant for one hundred and sixty-two acres of land, which was surveyed to him as "Disappointment." Matthew Bailey never married. He died on his father's tract about 1830, and was buried in Raccoon churchyard. Alexander, the father, settled with his family on the tract "Disappointment," and lived there many years. His wife lived to be one hundred and six years of age. He had ten children. Jane, the eldest (Mrs. William Galbraith), now lives at Candor, eighty years of age; Matthew, a son of John, settled on the tract which his uncle Matthew first settled; John, his oldest son, became a minister of the United Presbyterian Church, and is now preaching at Wellsville, Ohio; Samuel is also a minister of the same denomination, and is pastor of a church at Pittsburgh; William S. Alexander, and Carlisle, also sons of Matthew, reside on the homestead; Sarah, a daughter of Matthew, became the wife of Jerry Andrews, and now resides in Hanover township.

Nancy, a daughter of John (youngest son of Alexander), married George Morrison, and settled in Indiana County, Pa. Alexander and Peggy, children of John, died young. James settled on a part of Matthew's tract, "Plenty Without Care," and sold to Matthew (2d), and went West. Mary became the wife of Silas Ewing, and now lives in Mount Pleasant township. John and William, also sons of John, inherited the land of their father. William still retains his portion; John lived upon his farm until 1880, when he sold to John M. Bailey, a son of James. Ann, a daughter of John, and sister of John and William resides on the homestead with the latter.

William Bailey, born May 2, 1752, and a son of Alexander (1st), purchased a part of the tract of his brother Matthew. His house was where William S. Bailey's house now stands. He died on the farm, and left three sons-Joseph, Alexander, and Andrew-and two daughters,-Jenny and Margaret. Alexander and Joseph settled on part of the homestead. It now belongs to Joseph (a grandson of Joseph) and William S. Bailey.