| 1. | Samuel Baird was born on 16 Mar 1835 in Kinburn, Fitzroy Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; died on 7 Mar 1916 in Kinburn, Fitzroy Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in St. Paul's Anglican Cemetery, Kinburn, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada. Other Events and Attributes:
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Died:
The death of Mr. Samuel Baird of Fitzroy, took place Tuesday, March 7, 1916, at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. Lorne Craig, while visiting there. Deceased was 81 years of age and was born in Fitzroy. He was an honorable, upright man held in esteem by those who knew him. During the Fenian Raid of 1866-1870 he belonged to the 42nd regiment. He was also a member of L.O.L. No. 57 Kinburn. Deceased will be greatly missed by his former associates who attended the funeral obsequies in large numbers. Bro. Baird is the last of the old veteran members, being 64 years a member of L.O.L.No. 57. He was an honourary member. The Lodge gave a floral wreath to be placed on the casket in loving memory, and another beautiful wreath was given by the family. The late Mr. Baird was married in 1867 to Mary Ann Owens, who died leaving one daughter, Mina, who became the wife of the late T. G. Ross. She with her family reside in Montreal. In 1873, Mr. Baird was again united in Marriage this time to Hannah Farmer, who has been his faithful companion until his death. In religion he was an Anglican. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place on Thursday, from the residence of Mr. Lorne Craig, to the 9th line Anglican Church, where a very impressive sermon was delivered by the Rev. Franklin Clarke. The remains were then interred in the Cemetery close by. The service of the Orange Order at the grave was conducted by P.D.M. W.A.Ross, assisted by Charles Hunt, Chaplain. The late Mr. Baird leaves a widow, four daughters and five sons, namely, Mrs. Mina Ross, Montreal; Mrs. R.O.Bowes, Mrs. C.A.Crozier, Renfrew; Mrs. Lorne Craig, Kinburn; W.J. & S.E. Baird, Kinburn; R.D., Kassan, Alaska; John A., Ottawa; Allan, Renfrew. He also leaves three sisters and three brothers to mourn his loss. The pallbearers were: R.G.Baird, S.T.Baird, J.F.Baird, Charles Hunt, W.A.Ross and J. R. Cavanaugh.
Source: The Carp Review, 16 March 1916, Page 1, column 3.
Buried:
No grave Marker has been found. He is believed to have been buried with his first wife - Mary Ann (Owens) Baird.
Samuel married Mary Ann Owens in 1867. Mary was born on 3 Jan 1848 in Kinburn, Fitzroy Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; died on 3 Oct 1872 in Kinburn, Fitzroy Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 5 Oct 1872 in St. Paul's Anglican Cemetery, Kinburn, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Samuel married Hannah Norah Farmer on 23 Jul 1873 in Pakenham Village, Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Hannah (daughter of John B. Farmer and Ann Garland) was born on 10 Nov 1854 in Kinburn, Fitzroy Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; died on 2 Oct 1946 in Mont-Laurier, Laurentides Region, Quebec, Canada; was buried in Draper Cemetery, McBean, Outaouais Region, Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 3. William James Baird
 was born in 1874; died in 1923.
- 4. John Andrew Baird was born in 1881; died in 1927.
- 5. Allan Baird was born in 1882; died in 1882.
- 6. Sarah Baird was born in 1883; died in 1969.
- 7. Mary Ann Baird was born in 1885; died in 1885.
- 8. Margaret Marjorie Baird was born in 1885; died in 1967.
- 9. George Allan Baird was born on 20 Dec 1888 in Kinburn, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; died on 3 Mar 1953 in Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Pinecrest Cemetery, Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada.
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1835 - 1916 (80 years)
