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Name: BAILLIE, Arthur Alexander

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Nee: bro of Francis William Baillie

Birth Date: 1877 Enfield

Death Date: 23.4.1923 Kedong, Naivasha, of syncope

Nationality: British

First Date: 1903

Last Date: 1923

Profession: Farmer. Well known in the Nakuru area. Nominated to take the place of J.C. Baillie on Legco in 1905 after J.C. Baillie's death in S. Africa

Area: Nakuru, 1919 Sergoit, Solai

Married: 1. In London 1906 Adele Violet Blanche Donaldson b. 1883 Bloomsbury, d. 9 Dec 1931 Paris (div. 1918 and she m. in 1919 Morgan George Crofton 1879-1959); 2. 22 July 1919 Brenda J. Hewitt b. 10 Aug 1891 Kensington, d. 1972 Brighton (prev. m. to Cecil Francis Littleton 1890-1917 and later m. to Alwyne Rory Macnamara Scrase Dickins 1898-1983)

Book Reference: Gillett, SE, HBEA, KFA, Permanent Way, KAD, Hut, EAMR, Playne, Drumkey, North, Land, Red 22, AJ, Gazette, A. Allen

War Service: WW1 with EAMR - C Sqdn 14/9/14 - 27/4/15 - Cpl. 26/9/14

General Information:

SE - A.A. Bailey - Mar 1908
KFA - The two Scots brothers Frank and Arthur Baillie were pioneers of the Solai district, where in 1907 they sowed their first maize.
Playne - Group photograph of the Colonists' Association of British East Africa (not present)
Playne - Kabaragi - Messrs. F.W. and A.A. Baillie are 2 of the very many settlers for whom BEA is indebted to South Africa where they had experience of farming. It was not till 4 years after their arrival in the country (1907) that they started farming at Kabaragi. This farm is 10,000 acres in extent, partly covered with scrub bush, and is 15 miles from Nakuru Station. Sheep and cattle farming are being carried out at present. A dwelling-house and 50 acres of land are fenced but the game plays havoc with the fences. ........... The farm is exceptionally well watered, for it has a frontage of 4 miles to the river. Irrigation furrows have been taken out about 1.5 miles. ......... The brothers are quite satisfied with the prospects, but would like to see a more definite policy with regard to native labour. They have a house in Nairobi with a large fruit garden attached. The Hon. A.A. Baillie is a member of the Legislative Council
Drumkey 1909 - Cattle Brand - V3B
Drumkey - Member of Land Board
Drumkey 1909 - Vice-President, The Colonists' Association of BEA
Drumkey 1909 lists A.A. Baillie, A.C. Baillie and J.C. Baillie, all in Nairobi  ? A.C. Baillie as F.W. Baillie not listed
North - Arr. Mombasa from India on shooting trip with younger brothers Frank and Frederick Baillie, May 1903. Sportsman's Game Licence issued 3-6-1903; began farming in Nakuru area 1903/4
Land - A.A. Baillie and J. Stanning leased 9000 acres at Solai, passed to F.W. Baillie and J. Stanning
Land - 1908 - A.A. Baillie - Grazing, 608.7 acres, Rift Valley, 17-10-06, Registered 28-12-08
Agricultural Journal 1908 - Brands allotted and registered - Hon'ble A.A. Baillie, Nairobi - Nakuru V3B
Gazette - 7/4/15 - Liable for Jury service, Solai - A.A. Baillie (British), Settler
North - Settlers' Game Licence, Ukamba Dist. July-Sept 1905
A. Allen - Arthur A. Baillie was a prominent East African personality and is best known for leading with Lord Delamere a demonstration against the Governor of Kenya, Sir James Hayes-Sadler in March 1908. Baillie and Lord Delamere were the 2 non-official members of the Legislative Council and were terminated from their positions following a demonstration against new Labour legislation in 1908. He (and Delamere) were re-appointed in January 1909, resigning his position in December 1909. He farmed in Solai, Naivasha Province
Gazette - 12/11/1919 - Register of Voters - Rift Valley Area - A.A. Baillie - Farmer - Nakuru and Mrs Baillie - Nakuru UK
National Probate Calendar - Arthur Alexander Baillie of Nakuru Kenya Colony died 23 April 1923. Probate Nakuru to Francis William Baillie gentleman. Effects £446 3s 9d in England. Sealed London 25 September
Red Book 1919 - The Hon. A A Baillie - Settler - Sergoit and A A Baillie - Settler - Nakuru
KAD 1922 - Chairman, Rift Valley Sports Club
Gazette - 11/7/1923 - Probate and Administration - A A Baillie, late of Nakuru who died at Nakuru on 24 April 1923. Applied for by Francis William Baillie of Nakuru

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