Clan Bailey Chief & Chieftains
Clan Bailey Chief Badge
clan bailey & Chief's Coat of Arms
Douglas Buchanan Bailey, Chief of the Clan
Douglas Buchanan Bailey, Chief of Clan Bailey, is pictured here with his wife, Lisa Bailey. He was elected Chief in 2003 by an ad hoc derbfine and is recognized as the hereditary Clan Chief.
In 2015, in keeping with the traditions of Irish clans and fostering a strong sense of community, Chief Bailey established the Clan Bailey Orders of Merit to recognize members for outstanding contributions to the clan and to their local communities. These include the Order of the Green Cross, and the Order of the True Cross.
In addition, under his leadership, the Clan Bailey was officially registered with the Clans of Ireland in 2020. In 2022, the clan received recognition from the Council of Celtic Clans and Chiefs, and Chief Bailey was subsequently appointed to its board.
Chief Bailey is also traditionally said to descend from Brian Bóruma mac Cennétig (“Brian Boru”), High King of Ireland and King of Munster.
Chieftains and Armigers of the clan
Chieftain "Gelfine" true kin
Clan Chieftains - Gelfine & Derbfine
Clan Chieftains - Gelfine & Derbfine
Mackenzie Andrea Robbins-Bailey, daughter of the Chief of the Clan, is preparing to be the next in line as Chief of the Clan. One of the few female clan chieftains, she has been active in helping nurture the clan's growth, expanding the reach and influence, and assisting with bringing back Celtic clans to their former glory. By incorporating honor, leadership, and determination, Mackenzie sees great things for the Clan Bailey as the Clan expands and strives to unite all Baileys, those with Bailey ancestry, and anyone interested in Celtic culture and being part of a clan. She appreciates all of you who are dedicated to seeing the hard labors endured flourish and extends a heartfelt thank you as the Baileys continue to thrive as a community and as a whole.
Clan Chieftains - Gelfine & Derbfine
Clan Chieftains - Gelfine & Derbfine
Clan Chieftains - Gelfine & Derbfine
The derbfine was an Irish kinship group and power structure as defined in the law tracts of the eighth century. Its principal purpose was as an institution of property inheritance, with property redistributed on the death of a member to those remaining members of the derbfine. Comprising all the patrilineal descendants over a four-generation group with a common great-grandfather, it gradually gave way to a smaller three-generation kinship group, called the gelfine.
Within a Clan, on the death of its chief/king, the surviving members of its derbfine would elect from their number a new chief and/or elect his successor, or Tánaiste (in English, his Tanist).
The Clan Bailey derbfine is comprised of a number of clan chieftains and armigers (see armigers to the right) of the clan. Chieftains are held to certain limitations, that being of the Bailey surname and variations and to those that can prove Bailey ancestry. Chieftains may wear a clan crest within a plain circlet inscribed with the clan motto or slogan, or their own crest with motto or slogan, and displayed with two silver eagle feather behind the circlet. Chieftains that are a member of the Peerage or a feudal baron are permitted to wear the appropriate crown or baronial chapeau above the circlet on their crest badge.
Clan Bailey Chieftains
Gelfine Chieftains
Mackenzie Robbins-Bailey
McKenzie Bailey
Sky Bailey
Derbfine Chieftains
Brian K Bayley
Mike Bailey
Timothy Jones (of Bailey)
Oinigh (Honorary) Chieftain
David Howe, Herald
Armigers of the Clan
Clan Chieftains - Gelfine & Derbfine
In terms of heraldry, an armiger is someone who has registered his or her coat of arms or has inherited a coat of arms according to the Laws of Arms in the country that the arms are registered in, from an ancestor who had arms recorded in the Register of Arms of that country, or registry.
Armigers, like the clan chief and chieftains, may wear a clan crest within a plain circlet inscribed with the clan motto or slogan, or their own crest with motto or slogan, and displayed with one silver eagle feather behind the circlet. If an Armiger is a member of the Peerage or a feudal baron are permitted to wear the appropriate crown or baronial chapeau above the circlet on their crest badge.
There is a process for this within Clan Bailey. This process includes the verification of arms registered to the authority that is referenced. The chief of the clan and the council will then work on having your brevet (certificate) and your silver badge made. Your clan Bailey dues must be paid, and then you will be listed officially on the website.
Clan Bailey Armigers
Brian Bayley, Chieftain
Joseph Thomas Bailey
David Howe
Justin Funk
Brent Richard Spencer
Gesa Wellenstein
Tony Williams
Clan Representatives and Jurisdictions
Clan Representatives and Jurisdictions
Mr. David Bailey
Ireland
Chieftain Brian K Bayley brianbayley62@gmail.com
Seattle WA USA
Chieftain Timothy Jones
Idaho USA Regent
Washington State USA
Chieftain Brian Bayley Brianbayley62@yahoo.com
Oregon State USA
Chieftain Mike Bailey
PO box 167, Myrtle Creek, OR 97457 mbailey6718@yahoo.com
Iowa State USA
Scott Smith
Pennsylvania State USA
Gesa Wellenstein
46 Caitlin Dr Gibsonia PA 15044 Gwellenstein@yahoo.com
Texas State USA
Joe Bailey
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Clan Representatives and Jurisdictions
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Clan Members
Members of clans are considered to be relatives of their clan chief. They can be either immediate family or extended family. Clan members can also be people who only bear the clan surname or anyone who professes allegiance to both the clan and its chief.
All clan members may wear the chief's crest encircled by a strap and buckle inscribed with their chief's motto or slogan. The strap and buckle symbolizes the membership to the clan and allegiance to the clan chief.
Ways you can represent the Clan Bailey
Ways you can represent the Clan Bailey
Ways you can represent the Clan Bailey
Every state and country has Historic reenactors, Clan Bailey has several professional jousters in its Chivalric orders. They assist with raising funds and awareness. At events, both Celtic and reenacting, we encourage members who are reenactors to attend as local Clan Bailey representatives at events. To start a group to represent the Clan in your local area just submit a request.
If you haven't already, also be sure to JOIN the Clan! No need to be a "Bailey" just a desire to belong. Clan Bailey membership is great way to join in as we are dedicated to promoting your culture and heritage. Join us! Request your membership forms by contacting us and Go to donate now, membership is just $40 a year. Please write us. and ask about setting up a reenacting group recognized by the Clan and the House of Bailey!
Honoring Veterans, Police, and Fire
Ways you can represent the Clan Bailey
Ways you can represent the Clan Bailey
Honoring veterans service to their home and country.
The HONOR GUARD
display an embroidered badge that can be purchased with your membership. The badge is to honor your service and Clan Bailey membership.
The Honor Guard is open to Former current Police, Fire, military, men, and women.
To purchase this badge you must be a member of Clan Bailey international. This is the same as regular membership but denotes your past honorable military service. Join us! Request your membership forms by contacting us and go to donate now.
Membership is just $40 a year. Remember to ask about The Honor Guard.
