A catalogue of notable Middle Templars, with brief biographical notices/Baillie, William
Admitted 10 May, 1742.
Second son of Robert Baillie, of Celbridge, co. Kildare. He was born at Kilbride, 5 June, 1723, and educated at Dublin under Dr. Sheridan (grandfather of Richard Brinsley Sheridan). He soon abandoned his purpose of studying the law, and entered the army, where, as lieutenant of foot, he fought at Culloden and Minden. He subsequently joined the cavalry, but in 1773 obtained a civil appointment as Commissioner of Stamps. During all his employments, however, his leisure was devoted to Art, and especially to engraving and etching, in which he became proficient. He died in Paddington 22 Dec. 1810.
His best-known works were reproductions from the Flemish school, and include Rembrandt's Christ Healing the Sick, and Jesus Disputing with the Doctors, which may be considered his master-pieces.