Background
Bailie, William was born on November 25, 1866 in Belfast, Ireland. Son of James and Hannah (Maxwell) Bailie.
Bailie, William was born on November 25, 1866 in Belfast, Ireland. Son of James and Hannah (Maxwell) Bailie.
Educated at Belfast national schools and Belfast School of Science and Technology. Manufacturer willow and wicker goods in Manchester, England, 1887-1891, at Boston, since 1893. Treasurer and manager Bailie Wickercraft.
Associated with William Morris in the Socialist League, and as contributor to the Commonweal (London) and other papers, 1887-1891.
Contributor to Liberty (New York) since 1891, and to other journals and magazines. Occasional lecturer upon economic and kindred subjects.
Vice president and trustee Boston Ethical Society.
Member Boston Chamber of Commerce, American Economics Association. Clubs: Boston City, Economic.