Sir Joseph Bailey, 1st Baronet facts for kids
Sir Joseph Bailey, 1st Baronet (born 1783, died 1858), was an important English businessman who worked with iron. He was also a Member of Parliament (MP) for the Conservative Party. This means he was a politician who helped make laws for the country.
Who Was Sir Joseph Bailey?
Sir Joseph Bailey was born on January 21, 1783, in a place called Great Wenham in Suffolk, England. His parents were John and Susannah Bailey. Before Joseph was born, his family had moved from Normanton to Great Wenham. Joseph was one of many children in his family.
A Career in Iron and Politics
Joseph Bailey became very involved in the iron industry in South Wales. This was a time when iron was very important for building things like railways and bridges. He was so successful that he became the High Sheriff of Monmouthshire in 1826. This was an important local role, like a high-ranking official.
Later, he became a politician. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) in the House of Commons. He represented the area of Worcester from 1835 to 1847. After that, he represented Breconshire from 1847 until he died in 1858. In 1852, he was given a special title: a Baronet. This meant he was called "Sir Joseph Bailey, 1st Baronet, of Glanusk Park estate".
Family and Legacy
Sir Joseph Bailey married Maria Latham in 1810. Around 1826, he bought a large piece of land called Glanusk Park and had a grand house built there. Sadly, his first wife Maria passed away in 1827. He then married Mary Anne Hopper in 1830.
Sir Joseph Bailey died in November 1858 when he was 75 years old. His grandson, Joseph Russell Bailey, inherited his title. Later, in 1899, his grandson was given an even higher title, becoming Baron Glanusk. Sir Joseph's daughter, Jane Bailey, also married into an important family.
