2. Stephen² Bailey (Stephen¹) was born in , England. Stephen died 1697/1698 in Westmoreland, Virginia.

He married Elizabeth. Bailey History and Genealogy by T.H. Bailey Kingsport Tennessee 1962 Breton 929.273 B155116 page 83. Stephen Bailey OUR IMMIGRANT ANCESTOR MAYBE NO APPARENTLY A STEPHEN BAILEY LEFT A WILL IN 1660 IN NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA. We are reasonable sure that Stephen Bailey was our immigrant ancestor, for we find no record or indication that he was born in America. He appeared, with other Bailys - probably brothers or cousins in Northumberland County, Virginia about the middle of the 17th century. His first record was when he bought 50 acres of land in Northumberland County, 1657. In may 21, 1660 he married in Northumberland County, Ann, widow of William Walker, and died in Westmoreland County, Virginia in 1697. We believe he was born in Gloucestershire, England from whence he emigrated to America. From an extensive study of more than fifty old Bailey Wills of Gloucestershire, dating back to 1545, we are constrained to believe he was a descendant of some of these, however, we did not make a direct connection. The name Stephen is found in these lines. (see wills) In a list of 10,000 emigrants who left the port of Bristol, England, for American Ports, between 1654 and 1679, we find no Stephen Bailey. No doubt he came before that date. There were more than 80 grants to Baileys in Virginia recorded before 1655; so we see that the Baileys were well represented in the early settlement of Virginia. They were also numerous in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and the Carolinas. These have migrated north, south and west until they now have descendants in every county and state in North America. Westmoreland County, Virginia Will Book page 124-125. Stephen Bailey made his Will in Westmoreland County, as follows: In the name of God Amen. I Stephen Bailey of the parish of Cople, being sick and weak in body, but of sound and perfect memory do make, constitute and appoint this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following, Imprimis I commit my soul to God, that gave it hoping through the Merits and Satisfaction only of my dear Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to obtain the forgiveness of my sins anda blessed resurrection to everlasting life, and my body to be buried at the discression of my Executors hereafter named and as for what worldly estate, the Lord hath been pleased to Lend me I give and bequeath as followeth, after my Debts and Funeral paid, Item. I give unto my son John Bailey all that tract of land in the forrest by estimation fifty acres, be it more or less with all houses fences and appurtenances thereunto belonging to him and his heirs forever. Item. I give unto my son William Bailey all that tract of land where on I now live with all houses, orchards, and appurtenances thereto belonging, to him and his heirs males of his body begotten forever, and for want of such heirs males then it is my will that the said Land and all the appurtenances , be and remain to my son John Baily and his heirs males forever. Item. I give unto Anne Smith my daughter, one small Iron Pot and a wearever pann and my gray mare, branded S.B. to her and her heirs forever. Item. I give unto Ann Bailey daughter of Stephen Bailey, deceased, one heifer called Doll, and all her female increase, the said heifer to be and remain in the hands of John Bailey and delviered with all the female increase to the said Anne at 16 years of age or day of marriage which first happens and the male increase to John Bailey for his trouble; but in case the said Anne die before the said Time, then the said Heifer and Increase to be divided among John Bailey's children. Item: I give unto Mary Walker daughter of William Walker deceased one heifer named Moll and all her increase to her and her heirs or assigns forever to be delivered to her immediately after my death. Item. I give unto my daughter Mary Smith one shilling. Item. I give unto my son John Bailey, Anne Smith and William Bailey all the residue of my personal Estate whatsover, to be equally divided amongst them at their own discression immediately after my decease, Lastly I make constitute and appoint my loving sons John Bailey and William Bailey Exors. of this my last Will and Testament. In witness whereof this my last will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and seal the 8th day of December 1696. Sealed and published in presence of us Stephen Baly (Seal) Henry Rosse Samll Damanville Thomas Bee. Westmoreland set. At a court held for the county the 23 day of February 1697. The Last Will and Testament of Stephen Baily proved by the Oath of the witnesses threto subscribed and a probate there of granted to JOhn Bailey and William Bailey the Executors therine named, and or to be Recorded. Recorded Deed Book No 2 at page 129.

Stephen Bailey and Elizabeth had the following children:

+ 7 i. Stephen³ Bailey was born before 1660.

+ 8 ii. John Senior Bailey was born about 1664.

9 iii. Anne Bailey was born in Westmoreland, Virginia 1666. She married Mr Smith.

10 iv. Mary Bailey was born in Westmoreland, Virginia 1668. She married Mr Smith.

+ 11 v. William Bailey was born about 1670.

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