Joel Bailey, Sr.

FTM-US/International Marriage Record 1560-1900: Lists his birth year 1658, marriage year 1687 The tenth day of December in ye year of our Lord one thousand seven Hundred and twenty eight I Joel Baily of Marlborough in ye Co of Chester in ye province of Pensilvania, Sener, being verry sick and weake in body but of a sound minde and perfect memory thanks be given to God therefore, Calling to minde ye mortality of ye body doe make and ordain this to be my Last will and testament in manner and form fowloing disanuling and Revoaking all other and former wills and testements Heartofore by me made; Ratifiing and Confirming this to be my Last will and testement and no other firstly I do Recomend my soul into the Hands of god who gave it and my body unto ye earth to be buried in a decent maner at ye descretion of my executors and as touching my eastate which god hath blesed me with I Despose ofas fowlloeth After my Just debts and funeral expences are Dischard princepley and firstly I give and bequeath unto my son Daniel Baily eight pounds to be paid within one year after my deceas I also give unto my son Isaac baily four pounds to be paid within one year after my decease I also give unto my son Joel Baily ten pounds to be paid within one year after my Deaseace I also give and bequeath unto my son Thomas Baily and to his heirs and assigns for ever one hundred and ninty three acres of Land with its apurtainences thereunto belonging sittuate in the township of Marlborough in ye Co of Chester in ye province of Pensilvania and it being part of a tract of four hundred accres of Land which I Baught of Richard Barnard one hundred and forty three accres of ye sd one hundred and ninty three is bounded on ye west by John Chalfants Land on ye south by a line Deviding ye above sd four hundred on ye east by Isaac Cooks Land and fifty accres of Land more Lying at ye east end of two hundred and seven acres it being part ye above sd four hundred and which sd fifty acres together with ye above sd one hundred and forty three which make up ye above sd one hundred and ninty three accres I also give to my son Thomas one horse he taking his Choys of all I have I allso give and bequeath unto my son John Baily and to his heirs and assigns for ever two hundred and seven acres of Land together with all ye buildings and apurtaineces thereunto belonging the crop now sown on ye ground excepted it being ye Remaining part of my four Hundred accres of Land abovesd which I Baught of Richard Barnard and bounded on ye west by John Strode's Land and on ye east by ye abovesd fifty accres of Land I allso give and bequeath unto my son Josiah Baily my now Dweling plantation Containing one hundred accres of Land with all the improvements and apurtainences thereunto belonging and to his heirs and assigns I also give my son Thomas Baily fifteen pounds to be paid by my son Josiah Baily within one year after my Decease I also give and bequeath to my Daughter Mary ten pounds and a Chest of Draws to be paid in one year after my Decease I also give to my Daughter Ann ten pounds and one fether bed and furniture to be paid in one year after my Decease I also give unto my grand Daughter Ann Stewart ten pounds to be paid after my Decease in one years time; and I order my moveable eastate to be sould and after my Just debts and before mentioned Leguses is paid if there shall aney over plush be Left it shall be equealy devided between all my Children and I doe also nominate and apoynt my well beloved sons Thomas Baily and John Baily to be ye Executors of this my Last will and testement and no other in witness whereof I Have hereunto set my Hand and Seal the Day and year before mentioned JOEL BAILY (SEAL) Signed Sealed and declared by ye said Joel Baily Sener to be his last will and testement in ye presents of us John Strode Richard Hayes Joseph Taylor I Joell Bailey being through ye great mercy of God in my se

Sources: 1.Author: Richard D White Title: GEDCOM File #1780488 Repository: 2.Author: Rie Sadler Title: Sadler-Hinger Family @ Gencircles Repository:

Joel died in 1732 in Chester County, Pennsylvania. [an alternate death date is December 10, 1728 (70) - Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA]

Detailed Info: http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~baily/pages/bailyline.html#...

Joel Baily was baptized on 29 January 1658 Bromham Parish, Wiltshire, England.<32>,<33> Joel is first recorded in Pennsylvania in a warrant for land: "At the request of Joel Bayly on behalf of Daniel Bayly in right of William Smith, of Brumhamhouse, Purchaser, that we would grant him to take up one hundred twenty five acres of Land in the County of Chester These are therefore in the Proprietary's Name to Will and Require thee forthwith to Survey or Cause to be Surveyed unto him the said Number of Acres in the aforesaid County where not already taken up according to the method of townships appointed by the Governor he seating & improving the same within six months from the date of Survey and make return thereof into the Governor's Secretary's Office. Given at Philada the 25th of 9th month 1684"

William Smith, of Bromhamhouse, in the County of Wilts, was a purchaser of 1250 acres of land from William Penn by deeds...dated 1 and 2 March, 1681. Of this he conveyed 125 acres to Daniel Bayly, of Westbrook, in the parish of Bromham, weaver, by deeds of 18 & 20 October 1681. Joel Baily, as attorney for Daniel Baily, conveyed the [125 acres] to John Radley 6 June 1695 (Deeds dated 6 December 1713, Abstracts of Chester County Land Records, Vol. 1, page 176).

There is no documentary evidence as to when Joel came from England. Lists of the ships exists, but no passenger lists, although those who boarded goods subject to duty were recorded. A possible explanation can be derived from the following information: William Withers of Bishops Cannings, Wiltshire, purchased 500 acres from William Penn (Shepperd, Passengers and ships, page 203), and conveyed the land to his son Thomas Withers on 22 Jan 1682 (Cope, page 11). Thomas reportedly came over in 1683 and took up the land in Chichester Township according to Gilbert Cope. In 1685 Joel Baily received judgment against Thomas Withers in the ChesterCounty Court for unpaid wages [4 pounds, 11 shilllings and 8 pence].

It thus appears probable that Joel came over with Thomas Withers as a servant. James Claypoole, treasurer of the Free Society of Traders, sent Ralph Withers of Bishop Cannings, Wiltshire, to Upland as his deputy treasurer. Claypoole loaded goods aboard the ship "Jeffrey" on 9 September 1682. In letters, James Claypoole mentioned that "10 servts" were aboard the "Jeffrey" (Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, Vol X, pages 197 et seq.); six of those servants have been idenitifed (see Passengers and Ships, page 59, footnote 113). Ralph Withers, probably a relative to William Withers, died "soon after his arrival". Letters of administration were issued for his estate 12 March 1683 (Penna. Archives, 2nd Series, XiX, page 383). It is a possibility that Thomas Withers also came on the "Jeffrey". If Joel Baily came over as his servant, he was also aboard that ship which arrived at Upland before the end of October 1682.

Joel subsequently purchased 150 acres in Midletowne [sic] Township from Thomas Nossiter and his wife Ann per deed dated 15 12mo 1692. He later purchased another 50 acres on the other side of the creek, in Ashton, from John Nield, deed dated 1 1st month 1694.<34> He married Ann Short, daughter of ___ Short and Miriam Ingram, after 11 April 1687 Chester Co., PA; intentions were first announced at the monthly meeting for Chichester and Concord on 14 March 1686/87. Second intentions were announced at Birmingham on 11 Apr 1687. No marriage certificate was recorded, so the exact date of their marriage is not known. Joel was appointed constable of Middle Town on 9 March 1698.<35> In the latter part of 1698 he moved to Ashton Township and became a member of the Concord Meeting. On 10 January 1703 he was appointed, together with John Lea, as a representative to the Quarterly Meeting from the Concord Meeting.<36> Joel was appointed Constable of Ashton on 29 February 1704.<37> At the monthly meeting for Chichester and Concord on 11 December 1704, "Joel Bayly Layd his intention of his and his familyes Removall to New-wark [now Kennet] Monthing Meeting desiering a Certificate from this meeting". The request was granted at the next meeting on 12 Feb 1704.<38> On 24 February 1708 Joel was appointed Constable for Marlborough Township. Newark [now Kennet] Meeting records show that Joel and Sam'l Graves were appointed overseers of the meeting on 3 September 1709 until further order. Joel was appointed one of the overseers for the preparative meeting of Kennett on 6 December 1712; he served until 6 Mar 1714 when John Miller was appointed to take his place.<39> He and Ann Short were named in a deed on 8 September 1713 Chester County, PA, by which 50 acres was conveyed to Thomas Dutton.<40> He witnessed the will of John Miller on 17 August 1714; it was proved 8 Dec 1714. He mentions wife Mary, sons Joseph, James and William, and daughters Martha, Sarah, Elizabeth, Susanna and Elinor, and son-in-law Joseph Hutton. The will was witnessed by Joel Baily, Gayen Miller and John Wily. Joel was named as co-executor of the will of Alexander Stewart, his son-in-law. Alexander left him a "Sorrel pacing mare" in this will. Gayon Miller and Joel Bailey [sic] were appointed "friends to take care of burials" for Kennett meeting.<41> He witnessed the marriage of Daniel Baily and Olive Harry on 16 March 1721 Goshen Meeting, Chester Co., PA; Newark Monthly Meeting records of 7 January 1720 report: "Daniel Bailey requests of the Meeting a Certificate of marriage to Chester Monthly Meeting; therefore this meeting appoints William Webb and Thomas Wickersham Junior to make inquiry into his clearness to marriage and conversation and produce a certificate at the next meeting." And on 4 February, 1720, it is recorded "Pursuant to the sd order the Friends appointed have produced a certificate to this meeting signifying Daniell Baily's clearness in marriage from all other persons except Olive Harry; which being here read and allowed of by the said meeting."<42> "Joell Baily in the behalfe of himselfe and family requests a certificate of removall to Newgarden monthly meeting" according to the Kennett records of 3 September 1726. He and his family were received by Newgarden meeting on 31 December 1726. He left a will on 10 December 1728 Marlborough Twp., Chester Co., PA; his listed the following specific bequests: (1) To my son Daniel, eight pounds to be paid within one year "of my deceas"; (2) To son Isaac, four pounds to be paid within one year; (3) To son Joel, ten pounds to be paid within one year; (4) To son Thomas, 193 acres in Marlborough Township, Chester County [of 400 acres he had purchased from Richard Barnard], as well as "one horse he taking his Choys of all I have", and fifteen pounds to be paid by son Josiah within one year; (5) To son John, 207 acres of the land purchased from Richard Barnard; (6) To son Josiah "my now Dweling plantation" of 100 acres, (7) To daughter Mary ten pounds to be paid within one year and a "Chest of Draws"; (8) To daughter Ann, ten pounds to be paid within one year and "one fether bed and furniture"; (9) To granddaughter Ann Stewart, ten pounds to be paid within one year.

He directed his "moveable estate to be sould and after my Just debts and before mentioned Leguses is paid if there shall any over plush be Left it shall be equealy devided between all my Children".

Sons Thomas and Joel were nominated as executors. The will was witnessed by John Strode, Richard Hayes and Joseph Taylor.

In a codicil dated 9th day 12th month 1731-2, Joel directed that Josiah was to pay to his sister Mary Harlan an additional ten pounds, and that sons Thomas and John would each receive one-half of the 400 acres purchased from Richard Barnard. The codicil was witnessed by John Strode, Wm. Webb, John Hope and George Carson.<43>,<44> He died in 1732 Chester Co., PA. His estate was probated on 8 April 1732 Chester Co., PA; letters of administration were issued to his sons Thomas and John. The estate was appraised at 366 pounds, 11 shillings, and 9 pence.<45>

Joel Baily was baptized on 29 January 1658 Bromham Parish, Wiltshire, England. Joel is first recorded in Pennsylvania in a warrant for land in 1684. Joel subsequently purchased 150 acres in Midletowne [sic] Township from Thomas Nossiter and his wife Ann per deed dated 15 12mo 1692. He later purchased another 50 acres on the other side of the creek, in Ashton, from John Nield, deed dated 1 1st month 1694 He married Ann Short, daughter of ___ Short and Miriam Ingram, after 11 April 1687 Chester Co., PA; intentions were first announced at the monthly meeting for Chichester and Concord on 14 March 1686/87. Joel was appointed constable of Middle Town on 9 March 1698. In the latter part of 1698 he moved to Ashton Township and became a member of the Concord Meeting. On 10 January 1703 he was appointed, together with John Lea, as a representative to the Quarterly Meeting from the Concord Meeting. Joel was appointed Constable of Ashton on 29 February 1704. "Joell Baily in the behalfe of himselfe and family requests a certificate of removall to Newgarden monthly meeting" according to the Kennett records of 3 September 1726. He and his family were received by Newgarden meeting on 31 December 1726. He left a will on 10 December 1728 Marlborough Twp., Chester Co., PA; his listed the following specific bequests: (1) To my son Daniel, eight pounds to be paid within one year "of my deceas"; (2) To son Isaac, four pounds to be paid within one year; (3) To son Joel, ten pounds to be paid within one year, (4) To son Thomas, 193 acres in Marlborough Township, Chester County [of 400 acres he had purchased from Richard Barnard], as well as "one horse he taking his Choys of all I have", and fifteen pounds to be paid by son Josiah within one year; (5) To son John, 207 acres of the land purchased from Richard Barnard; (6) To son Josiah "my now Dweling plantation" of 100 acres, (7) To daughter Mary ten pounds to be paid within one year and a "Chest of Draws"; (8) To daughter Ann, ten pounds to be paid within one year and "one fether bed and furniture"; (9) To granddaughter Ann Stewart, ten pounds to be paid within one year. He directed his "moveable estate to be sould and after my Just debts and before mentioned Leguses is paid if there shall any over plush be Left it shall be equealy devided between all my Children".

Sons Thomas and Joel were nominated as executors. The will was witnessed by John Strode, Richard Hayes and Joseph Taylor.

In a codicil dated 9th day 12th month 1731-2, Joel directed that Josiah was to pay to his sister Mary Harlan an additional ten pounds, and that sons Thomas and John would each receive one-half of the 400 acres purchased from Richard Barnard. The codicil was witnessed by John Strode, Wm. Webb, John Hope and George Carson. He died in 1732 Chester Co., PA. His estate was probated on 8 April 1732 Chester Co., PA; letters of administration were issued to his sons Thomas and John. The estate was appraised at 366 pounds, 11 shillings, and 9 pence.

Quaker Land Owner in Chester Co Pennsylvania. Reported on Wiki Tree a Joel Bailey died 12/10/1728 in Lancaster PA

GEDCOM Note

Category:Bailey Name Study

Biography ==Joel Baily was born in Wiltshire, England, UK. He died in 1732 in Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania

The dates often given as the siblings' birth dates are actually their christening dates, so they were actually born before those dates.

Christening ===: Christening 29 JAN 1658 Bromham, Wiltshire, England <ref>FamilySearch, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N5TX-MYX : accessed 4 February 2016), Joel Baylie, 29 Jan 1658; citing BROMHAM,WILTSHIRE,ENGLAND, reference ; FHL microfilm 950,238</ref>

Immigration

: Immigration BEF SEP 1684 to U.S.A.

Event ===: Event: helped found Kennett Monthly Meeting 1707 Chester County, Pennsylvania<ref>Source: #S409 Page: p. 32</ref>

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• S-1526116839 Ancestry Family Tree http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/AMTCitationRedir.aspx?tid=1575471&pid=232
• S-1896716439 OneWorldTree Author: Ancestry.com
• S255 OneWorldTree (sm); digital images, Ancestry.com
• S409 Bi-Centennial of Old Kennett Meeting House, 1710-1910 * S414 J. Smith Futhey and Gilbert Cope, History of Chester County, Pennsylvania : with genealogical and biographical sketches (1881), ; digital images, Ancestry.com

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