James Bailey III (1698 - 1766)

Born 22 Mar 1698 in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay

Ancestors

Husband of Sarah (Goddard) Bayley — married 13 Apr 1720 in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony

Descendants

Died 22 Aug 1766 at age 68 in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts

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Biography

Note: the "uncertain" status is just reflecting the various spellings of the surname.

Birth

Elizabeth and James Bailey's son James was b. 22 Mar 1697/8 in Roxbury, Massachusetts.^[1][2][3]

Marriage

James Baylie and Sarah Goddard married 13 Apr 1720 in Roxbury, Mass.^[4][5]

Family

Sarah and James' children, in Weymouth, Mass

1. James, b. 15 Jan 1722^[6]

1. Sarah, b. 27 Apr 1724 .^[7]

1. Joshua, b. 24 Nov 1726^[8]

1. Thomas, b. 10 Oct 1728^[9]

James Bailey was buried in Highland Cemetery, South Weymouth, MA.

• Fact: Burial Highland Cemetery, South Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, British Colonial America
• Fact: http://familysearch.org/v1/LifeSketch He graduated at Harvard College in 1719, settled in Weymouth, MA where he had a large family. After teaching at Andover for 2 years at an annual salary of 44 pounds, he was ordained on 26 Sept. 1723 and settled as the first minister at Weymouth. After a pastorate there of over 42 years, died Aug. 22, 1766. He was greatly beloved and was a most useful minister of the gospel" (Genealogical and Personal Memoirs Relating to the Families of ..., Volume 4 by Cutter, William R., 1908). Note that Weymouth was the birthplace of Abigail Smith who married John Adams. Her father was Rev. William Smith.

"This unsigned ink and water-color drawing of the parsonage of Rev. William Smith, who settled in the First or North Parish of Weymouth in 1734, is mounted in a scrapbook kept by Elizabeth Hall Smith (1843-1911), a great-granddaughter of Isaac Smith, Abigail Adams' uncle, and was deposited in the Massachusetts Historical Society in 1925. The Revd. William Smith's house Weymouth is written in an unidentified hand on the reverse of the view (reproduced in the actual size of the original), with “1765) penciled in a later hand, although the drawing more likely dates from about 1800. In this house Abigail Adams was born in 1744, and here John Adams came to court her when he was a young lawyer beginning practice in neighboring Braintree. The larger forward section of this house was built about 1685 by one of Smith's predecessors, Rev. Samuel Torrey; after Smith was settled, the Parish negotiated with him for several years on the terms of his use of the parsonage house and wood lot. In 1738, after a committee had been appointed “to vew the House on said Pasonage to know what may be Proper to be acted with said House Betwen the Revd. Mr. William Smith and The Parish, it was agreed to sell the house to him, and he bought it for £45 in May 1738 (MS Records of the North Parish of Weymouth [microfilm in Massachusetts Historical Society], 27 March and 3 April 1738; “Diaries of Rev. William Smith and Dr. Cotton Tufts, 1738–1784,” Massachusetts Historical Society, Proceedings, 42 [1908–1909]:446). Almost at once Smith found himself in legal difficulties with Rev. James Bayley, minister of Weymouth's South Parish, over the rights to the Parish lands and house. The disputed claims were bitterly contested in the courts as the Weymouth Case” for decades; as late as 1761 John Adams, then a fledgling lawyer, expressed his opinion that “it cant be thought that Either Party to that deed entertained a Thought of dividing that House and Land among 50 ministers, that shall happen to settle within the Borders of that Town" (Diary and Autobiography, ed. L. H. Butterfield and others, Cambridge, 1961, 1:202). From "The Adams Papers, Digital Edition, Adams Family Correspondence, Volume 1, https://www.masshist.org/publications/apde2/view?id=AFC01div1n7&mode=fb

"...the General Court appointed a Committee of five to inquire into the matter and ascertain if the Town was able to support two ministers. Opposition to the new precinct gradually subsided and on June 5, 1723 the second precinct was created. The following month the Reverend James Bayley was officially called and accepted the post as the first minister" (no source given; posted to Find A Grave Memorial# 97457577, Created by: Jacki, Weymouth Massachu..., 2012).

Their first child was born in Andovcr, Mass. The others were born in Weymouth, Mass. Rev. James Bailey after his graduation from Harvard lived in Andover, Mass., where he taught school. He was probably studying theology at the same time. He was ordained first pastor of the Second Congregational Church of Weymouth, September 26, 1723. He died August 22, 1766, in the 69th year of his age and the 43d year of his pastorate, and was buried in the old burying ground on Pleasant street, South Weymouth (Ellsworth, A.F. Account of John Bailey of Salisbury, 1899).

The following is inscribed on his tombstone: Here lies interred ye remains of ye Rev. James Bailey, orn at Roxbury, took his first decree at Harvard College, 1719, ordained first pastor of the Second Church ot Christ in Weymouth, Sept. 26, 1723. After a lingering indisposition departed this life August 22d, 1766, in ye 6yth year of his age in ye firm and supporting belief of those doctrines of grace which he had for ye space of 43 years preached publicly and from house to house. Rev. Bailey's remains were moved (the descendants of Minister Hailey consenting) m the summer of 1890 his remains, with those of his family, together with the head stones, which had been somewhat shattered by the hand of the vandal, were carefully and tenderly removed to Highland Cemetery, and were there placed in the Dea. Nathaniel Bailey (son to Minister Bailey) lot.

• Fact: Occupation Reverand

Sources

1. ↑ "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ6L-J7S : 10 February 2018), James Bailey, 22 Mar 1697; citing ROXBURY,SUFFOLK,MASSACHUSETTS, ; FHL microfilm 0928294 IT 3.
2. ↑ Essex Institute. Vital Records of Roxbury, Massachusetts to the End of the Year 1849. Vol. I Births. Salem, Mass.: Essex Institute, 1925p. 18
3. ↑ Name: James Bayley Event Type: Birth Event Date: 22 Mar 1697 Event Place: Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States Event Place (Original): Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States Gender: Male Father's Name: James Bayley Mother's Name: Elizabeth Bayley Reference ID: p 35 GS Film Number: 741320 Digital Folder Number: 007009473 Image Number: 00022 Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I00798-8 System Origin: EASY Record Number: 30 Citing this Record "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F4LG-LH7 : 15 January 2020), James Bayley, 1697. Pg. 34 View document -https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-9979-QCNR?i=18&cc=2061550
4. ↑ "Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FHZM-95X : 5 November 2017), James Baylie and Sarah Goddard, 13 Apr 1720; citing Marriage, Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States, , town clerk offices, Massachusetts; FHL microfilm 741,320.
5. ↑ Name: James Baylie Event Type: Marriage Event Date: 13 Apr 1720 Event Place: Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States Event Place (Original): Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States Gender: Male Spouse's Name: Sarah Goddard Spouse's Gender: Female Reference ID: p 1 GS Film Number: 741320 Digital Folder Number: 007009473 Image Number: 00163 Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I00798-8 System Origin: EASY Record Number: 5 Citing this Record "Massachusetts Marriages, 1695-1910", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FHZM-95X : 24 January 2020), James Baylie, 1720. View Document -https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G979-QCP6?i=159&cc=2061550
6. ↑ "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F4P8-8VN : 9 February 2018), James Bayley in entry for James Bayley, 15 Jan 1722; citing Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, pg 18; FHL microfilm 2,031,513.
7. ↑ "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F4P8-8VK : 9 February 2018), James Bayley in entry for Sarah Bayley, 27 Apr 1724; citing Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, pg 18; FHL microfilm 2,031,513.
8. ↑ "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F4P8-8VB : 9 February 2018), James Bayley in entry for Joshua Bayley, 24 Nov 1726; citing Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, pg 18; FHL microfilm 2,031,513.
9. ↑ "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F4P8-8K9 : 9 February 2018), James Bayley in entry for Thomas Bayley, 10 Oct 1728; citing Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, pg 18; FHL microfilm 2,031,513.

• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 04 January 2019, 12:21), entry for James Bayley III(PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:LZ8M-JJK); contributed by various users.
• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 14 May 2016, 15:52), entry for James Bailey(PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:K4YW-S6F); contributed by various users.
• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 17 May 2016, 23:52), entry for James Bailey(PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:K4GQ-P5P); contributed by various users.
• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 14 May 2016, 15:52), entry for James Bailey(PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:K4YW-S6F); contributed by various users.
• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 17 May 2016, 23:52), entry for James Bailey(PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:K4GQ-P5P); contributed by various users.
• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 18 October 2018, 00:13), entry for James Bayley III(PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:LZ8M-JJK); contributed by various users.
• "Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F4LG-LV5 : 5 November 2017), James Bailey, 22 Mar 1698; citing Birth, Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States, , town clerk offices, Massachusetts; FHL microfilm 741,320.

• Historical Sketch of the Town of Weymouth, Massachusetts, from 1622 to 1884, compiled by Gilbert Nash, published by the Town of Weymouth, under the auspices of the Weymouth Historical Society, 1885 Ministers Chapter X Pgs. 177-178 https://www.weymouthhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/historical_sketch_chap10.pdf

• Burial: "Find a Grave Index"
  citing record ID 12412810, Find a Grave
  FamilySearch Record: QVVD-FB1G (accessed 18 March 2024)
  Find A Grave: Memorial #12412810
  James Bailey burial (died on 22 Aug 1766) in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States of America. Born on 22 Mar 1698.

• Find A Grave duplicate retained for historical significance and recognized proper spelling of Bayley. Rev James Bayley Birth: 1697 Death: 1766 (aged 68–69) Burial: Highland Cemetery, Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA Bio: "...the General Court appointed a Committee of five to inquire into the matter and ascertain if the Town was able to support two ministers. Opposition to the new precinct gradually subsided and on June 5, 1723 the second precinct was created. The following month the Reverend James Bayley was officially called and accepted the post as the first minister."Note: James and his son Nathaniel spell their name just as you see here. Nathaniel is in this very cemetery and Sarah (Goddard) Bayley is prob in this cemetery as well. That is prob her grave, face down, next to Nathaniel, or with the grouping that James is with. A few of these stones are missing, broken, stood back up, leaning, and face down.9 Jan 2014 I am just realizing that this memorial is a duplicate because an earlier memorial was created and the Reverend's last name was changed. I have to keep this memorial with the correct information because it is posted on the Weymouth Historical Society website, and he is well documented by the Town/City of Weymouth with the correct spelling as well. I apologize for the inconvenience.Also, there is no indication that Sarah (Goddard) Bayley is in any tomb, nor in the field at Central Burying Ground, nor Granary for that matter. If she was, there would be a death or burial date with the tomb information. It is obvious that her stone had been tipped over, gone missing, or possibly destroyed before 1950 when all cemeteries were being researched for Vitals. Her last child was born in Weymouth 1745. The only other likely scenario there would be is the Eliot Burying Ground in Roxbury with her mom, and there is no indication of that. Inscription: Aged 69 yrs Family Members Children Nathaniel Bayley 1731-1812

• Bailey, Franklin. The Genealogy of Thomas Ruggles of Roxbury (Boston, 1896) Page 22
• Source: S005168 Title: Genealogies of the Early Families of Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts Author: George Walter Chamberlain, M.S. Publication: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc. Baltimore: Reprint, 1984