sentences:  Baylies was born in Dighton, Massachusetts, in 1776, the son of Dr. William Baylies (1743–1826).He graduated from Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, in 1795 where he studied law.He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Bridgewater (west parish) in 1799 and served as member of the State house of representatives in 1808, 1809, 1812, 1813, 1820, and 1821 and in the State Senate in 1825, 1826, 1830, and 1831.