Sir John Bayley, 1st Baronet facts for kids
Sir John Bayley (born 1763, died 1841) was an important English judge. He was known for his quick thinking and fairness in court. He also became a Baronet, which is a special title of honor.
Life of a Judge
John Bayley was born in Elton, England, on August 3, 1763. He went to a famous school called Eton College. Even though he was accepted into Cambridge University, he decided not to go. Instead, he studied law at Gray's Inn, which is a place where lawyers are trained.
He started his career as a special pleader, which means he helped prepare legal arguments. Then, in 1792, he became a barrister, which is a lawyer who can argue cases in court. He worked on cases in the local courts around his home. In 1799, he became a serjeant-at-law, a senior type of barrister. He also served as the recorder of Maidstone, a judicial role in that town.
In May 1808, John Bayley became a judge in the King's Bench court. This was a very important court in England. He was also knighted, which means he received the title "Sir." He worked as a judge in the King's Bench for more than 22 years. In 1830, he moved to another important court called the Court of Exchequer.
Sir John Bayley retired from being a judge in 1834. After he retired, he was given another special honor: he became a member of the Privy Council. This group advises the King or Queen. He also received the title of Baronet, which meant his family could pass down the title "Sir" through generations.
People admired Sir John Bayley for how well he did his job. He was very good at understanding legal issues, knew a lot about the law, and was always fair. A French lawyer once said about him, 'Il s'amuse à juger,' which means 'He enjoys judging!' One of the most famous cases he handled was in 1819. It involved a lawsuit against a man named Richard Carlile for publishing certain books.
Sir John Bayley passed away on October 10, 1841, when he was 78 years old.
Family Life
Sir John Bayley was married to Elizabeth Markett. They had three sons and three daughters. His oldest son, also named John Bayley, became a well-known cricketer. His grandson, Emilius Bayley, later became the 3rd Baronet in the family.
His Writings
Sir John Bayley also wrote several books during his lifetime. Most of his books were about law, helping others understand legal rules. He also wrote a book about the Book of Common Prayer and another about prophecies from the Bible.
- A Short Treatise on the Law of Bills of Exchange, Cash Bills, and Promissory Notes (1789) - This book was about rules for financial documents like checks.
- Lord Raymond's Reports and Entries in the King's Bench and Common Pleas in the Reigns of William, Anne, George I and II, 4th edition (1790) - This was an updated version of legal reports from earlier court cases.
- The Book of Common Prayer, with Notes on the Epistles (1813) - This book included notes on parts of a religious prayer book.
- The Prophecies of Christ and Christian Times, selected from the Old and New Testament, and arranged according to the periods in which they were pronounced, by a Layman, edited by Rev. H. Clissold (1828) - This book was about religious prophecies.
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