William Bailie
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William Baillie was a native of Ayrshire, Scotland. In 1610 , under the Ulster Plantation, William was given a grant of 1000 acres in the proportion of Toneregie, now Tandragee, in the Barony of Clankee in Co. Cavan.[1] He built a 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, Co. Armagh owned the estate.[2]
[edit] Family
William had two sons William and Robert. William became Bishop of Clonfert and inherited his father's estate.[3]
