John Baird

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The death occurred on Monday of Mr. John Baird, an aged and respected resident of the 10th line of Fitzroy. Deceased was 81 years of age and was born in the township not far from where he died. He is survived by a widow, one son John B. on the homestead, and several daughters; also several brothers, namely, Dr. J. G. of Riverside, Cal., Samuel of Torbolton, Robert, William and George of Fitzroy. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon to the 9th Line Anglican Church, the service being conducted by Rev. Mr. Iveson, assisted by Rev. R. B. Waterman of Carp. Deceased being a member of the Orange and Black orders, the funeral was under their direction
Source: The Carp Review, Carp, ON, 1 Feb 1934, Page 5, Col. 5

John married Jane Bradley in 1859. Jane (daughter of John William Bradley and Elizabeth Ann "Eliza" Garland) was born in Apr 1834 in Fitzroy Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; died on 10 Sep 1898 in Fitzroy Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in St. Paul's Anglican Cemetery, Kinburn, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Maria Hamilton in 1902. Maria (daughter of William Hamilton and Mary Ann Hodgins) was born in 1848 in Ontario, Canada; died on 27 May 1938 in Carp, West Carleton Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1938 in Stittsville, Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ohn B. Baird - Fallbrook, May 8 - (Special) - following an illness of nearly 11 months John B. Baird died at the Great War Memorial Hospital, Perth, in his 89th year. Born near Kinburn, February 7, 1869, Mr. Baird was the son of the late John Baird and his wife the former Jane Bradley of Fitzroy. He was the last member of the family of seven. On July 25, 1894 he was married to the late Ida E. Groves who predeceased him August 14, 1935. Mr. Baird was an honorary member of the Loyal Orange Lodge District No. 5 Fitzroy and visiting members conducted an impressive service the evening before the funeral. Surviving are three daughters (Evelyn), Mrs. Andrew Craig, Pakenham; () Mrs. Roy Needham, Pakenham; (Irene) Mrs. Charles Ennis, Fallbrook and one son, John G. Baird, Ottawa. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The funeral which was largely attended was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home, Carp, with Buried: in Diamond Cemetery, 9th line Fitzroy. Rev. W. H. Henley of Pakenham United Church, conducted the service. Mrs. Lloyd Craig, granddaughter-in-law of Mr. Baird sang "The Old Rugged Cross".
Source: Family Papers - Newspaper clipping.