Joseph Baylee

This institution, which may be said to have been founded in 1846, originated in a private theological class conducted by Dr. Baylee, under the sanction of the Bishop of Chester, Dr. Sumner, afterwards advanced to the see of Canterbury.

Dr. Baylee's successful exertions changed it into a public institution, and led to the construction of the present college building, which was opened in 1856.

At one time Dr. Baylee was well known as a champion of the evangelical party, and especially for his theological discussions with members of the Roman Catholic church.

Joseph was born on 23 July 1807 in Limerick, the son of Jane née Luccock (1778―1858) and John Tyrrell Baylee (1778―1848).

He married first, in 1832, Matilda Collis (1799―1864), by whom he had two children: + Rev Joseph Tyrrell Baylee (1833―1896) + Matilda Baylee (1838―1869) In 1872 he married secondly Jane née Tee (1818―1890) widow of Henry Jackson (1802―1867) and mother of Admiral Henry Bradwardine Jackson.