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Allen's parents were:
Charles W. Baird, b. Jan. 17, 1865 in OH. and d. Dec. 16, 1941 in San Bernardino County, CA. & Elizabeth 'Bessie' Herapath Gillard, b. Oct. 5, 1868 in OH. and d. Oct. 13, 1951 in Colton, San Bernardino County, CA.
Charles & Bessie Baird's children were:
1. Allen Robinson Baird, b. Dec. 3, 1889 in Hamilton, Butler, OH. and d. Apr. 29, 1971 in Fontana, San Bernardino, CA.
2. Burton Orville 'Bob' Baird, b. Mar. 3, 1892 in Hamilton, Butler County, OH. and d. Aug. 10, 1973 in Fontana, San Bernardino County, CA.
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Allen's parents were:
Charles W. Baird, b. Jan. 17, 1865 in OH. and d. Dec. 16, 1941 in San Bernardino County, CA. & Elizabeth 'Bessie' Herapath Gillard, b. Oct. 5, 1868 in OH. and d. Oct. 13, 1951 in Colton, San Bernardino County, CA.
Charles & Bessie Baird's children were:
1. Allen Robinson Baird, b. Dec. 3, 1889 in Hamilton, Butler, OH. and d. Apr. 29, 1971 in Fontana, San Bernardino, CA.
2. Burton Orville 'Bob' Baird, b. Mar. 3, 1892 in Hamilton, Butler County, OH. and d. Aug. 10, 1973 in Fontana, San Bernardino County, CA.
3. Florence Baird, b. in OH. who died in infancy.
4. Ethel Gillard Baird, b. Jan. 16, 1900 in Hamilton, Butler County, OH. and d. Oct. 3, 1976 in Rialto, San Bernardino County, CA. Ethel marr. 1) Harry G. Haughey in 1922 and 2) Roga Anderson Aston on May 17, 1962 in Colton.
According to the U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index for 1936-2007,
Allen Robinson Baird was b. Dec. 3, 1889 in Hamilton Butler county, OH.
His parents were: Charles W. Baird & Elizabeth H. Gillard
SSN: 700-..-....
Notes: Feb 1937: Name listed as ALLEN ROBINSON BAIRD
In the 1900 U. S. census, 10 yr. old Allen Baird, b. Deb. 1889, was attending school and living at 131 South 'F' St. in Hamilton Ward 1, Butler, OH. with his
33 yr. old father, Chas M Baird, a Tinner (either a tin miner or tinsmith), b. Jan. 1867 in OH.
31 yr. old mother, Bessie Baird, b. Oct. 1861 in OH.
8 yr. old brother, Burton Baird, b. Mar. 1892 in OH.
4 mth. old sister, Ethel Baird, b. Jan. 1900 in OH.
Charles and Bessie had been married for 11 years.
Bessie was the mother of 4 children, only 3 still alive by this census.
Allen came with his family to California in abt. 1905.
In the 1910 U. S. census, 20 yr. old Allen R Baird, a laborer at a cement mill, b. in OH., was unmarried and living on 'F' St. in Colton, San Bernardino, CA. with his
44 yr. old father, Charles W Baird, a Tinner in the hardware industry, b. in OH.
41 yr. old mother, Bessie H Baird, b. in OH.
18 yr. old brother, Burton O Baird, b. in OH.
10 yr. old sister, Ethel G Baird, b. in OH.
Charles' parents were both b. in OH.
Bessie's parents were both b. in England.
This was a first marriage for both Charles and Bessie. They had been marr. for 21 yrs.
Bessie was the mother of 4 children, only 3 still alive by this census.
According to his WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Allen Robinson Baird, b. Dec. 3, 1889 in OH., was unmarried and living at 780 W. Third in Riverside, CA.
Allen was described as tall and slender, with blue eyes and brown hair.
In the 1920 U. S. census, 30 yr. old Allen R. Baird, a Freight Clerk for the Railroad, b. in OH., was unmarried and living in Colton, San Bernardino, CA. with his
53 yr. old father, Charles W Baird, a Tinner at a hardware store, b. in OH.
51 yr. old mother, Elizabeth H. Baird, b. in OH.
27 yr. old brother, Burton Baird, a Post Office Clerk, b. in OH.
19 yr. old sister, Ethel Baird, attending school, b. in OH.
Charles and Elizabeth's parents were "all born in England".
Colton Daily Courier (Colton, S.B., CA.), P. 4, Col. 1
Tue., Feb. 22, 1921
Item from Local Briefs and Social News
Marriage License Issued
A marriage license has been issued to Allen Robinson Baird of Colton, and France Lillian Holcomb of San Bernardino.
The San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 13, Col. 1
Tue., Feb. 22, 1921
Item from: Social Happenings of Local Interest
Frances Lillian Holcomb to Be Bride This Evening
Miss Frances Lillian Holcomb, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Holcomb will be married this evening to Allen Robinson Baird of Colton, at the Holcomb home.
Colton Daily Courier (Colton, CA.), P. 4, Col. 2-3
Sat., Feb. 26, 1921
Newlyweds Return
Mr. and Mrs. Allen R. Baird, a recently married couple, returned this morning from a trip of a few days. The bride and bridegroom report a delightful trip to Mt. Lowe, and various places of interest in and around Los Angeles. They will be busy next week getting their cozy cottage on East ‘I’ street ready for occupancy and will announce their “at home” day later to their many friends.
It appears that Allen and Frances Baird never had children.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 12, Col. 1
Sun., Apr. 9, 1922
Excerpt from: MALE QUARTET TO SING IN YUCAIPA
Maggard, Carter, Peterson and Baird of Colton Are Singers
COLTON, April 8 - At the urgent request of the Methodist church of Yucaipa, the Colton Male Quartet will give a sacred concert there Sunday night. The quartet includes W. Maggard, E. Carter, E.C. Peterson and Allen R. Baird.
Colton Daily Courier (Colton, CA.), P. 1, Col. 5
Mon., Jul. 31, 1922
WALTER MAGGARD HOST TO COLTON MALE QUARTET
Walter Maggard was host to the Colton Male Quartet for the weekend. They spent Saturday afternoon and night and over Sunday at Mountain View Camp, at Cajon Pass. In the morning they were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Baird and Mrs. Allen Baird, and all spent the day together. The quartet is composed of messes. Ernest Carter, Peterson, Allen Baird and Walter Maggard.
Colton Daily Courier (Colton, CA.), P. 6, Col. 3
Thu., Nov. 8, 1923
Bairds Return From Eastern Trip
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Baird have just returned from a six weeks’ visit in the east. They spent the greater part of the time on Ohio among relatives and friends, and report a delightful time. Mr. Baird is an employe in the local S. P. office, and will resume his duties in a few days.
Colton Daily Courier (Colton, CA.), P. 4, Col. 2
Tue., Dec. 4, 1923
Birthday Surprise Party for Allen Baird
Allen Baird was the honoree at a very delightful surprise party last night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Doty at their home on West I street.
The honoree had gone out to spend the evening “to talk radio” and in the midst of the conversation the self-invited guests appeared at the Doty home and soon a merry party was in progress. There were two lovely birthday cakes, a pink creation and one smoothly iced in white, each adorned with candles. Mrs. Doty baked the cakes. Calla lillies and fern adorned the center of the table where the guests were served hot cocoa and slices of the birthday cake. The evening was featured with selections of music, both vocal and instrumental. Those favored were: Mr. and Mrs. Allen Baird, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Baird, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Haughey and baby (and 6 more people).
Colton Daily Courier (Colton, CA.), P. 6, Col. 2
Tue., Aug. 19, 1924
Baird’s Return from Vacation at Crestline
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Baird have returned from a delightful vacation of a week’s duration spent at Crestline, at the cabin of Miss Mabel Holcomb, a sister of Mrs. Baird.
While there they made several pleasant calls upon Colton friends who are having vacations in different places in the mountains. They say Mrs. Fred Lewis and Mrs. Knopsnyder and others. A sail around Lake Arrowhead was an enjoyable diversion for the Bairds. Mr. Baird is employed in the freight office of the local Southern Pacific lines.
In the 1930 U. S. census, 40 yr. old Allen R. Baird, a Warehouse Foreman for the Steam Railroad, b. in OH., was living in a home (not a farm) he owned, valued at $3,500 at 808 Pennsylvania Ave. in Colton, San Bernardino, CA. with his
38 yr. old wife, Frances L Baird, b. in CA.
There was no radio set in the home.
Allen was 31 yrs. old and Frances was 27 at the time they married.
Allen's parents were both b. in OH.
Frances' father was b. in CA. and her mother in MS.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 15, Col. 5
Thu., Aug. 10, 1933
Excerpt from: Lawn Party Serves To Observe Tenth Natal Day of Girl
At a pretty lawn party sponsored by her mother, Mrs. Ethel Haughey, and her grandmother, Mrs. C. W. Baird, Hazel Haughey yesterday celebrated her tenth birthday. The happy function was held at the Baird home on East F street, Colton.
A number of Hazel’s little friends joined in the afternoon’s celebration. A delicious birthday cake, baked by the honoree’s aunt, Mrs. Allen Baird, was served with ice cream. Ten candles topped the cake. The refreshments were served out-of-doors, where the children later played many interesting games. Musical numbers were also enjoyed during the afternoon. The little girl’s uncle, Allen Baird, arrived at the party in time to direct a number of the games.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 11, Col. 4
Sat., Aug. 12, 1933
Excerpt from: Rail Shipments Continue Strong
Rail Shipments Continue Strong
Two personnel changes also became effective yesterday, E. L. Covert of Burbank, who has been taking Allen Baird’s place as warehouse foreman, transferred to Oxnard for the start of the wheat season, and L. E. Branson of Riverside took over the duties of Colton. Mr. Baird has been on leave for more than a month, pending knitting of broken arm bones.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 13, Col. 5
Tue., Jun. 5, 1934
Excerpt from: REUNION HELD BY ONE-TIME HUB STUDENTS
Annual Picnic Gathering Finds 50 in Group to Reminisce Times of Early 1900’s
Third annual reunion of a group which attended the Colton schools in the early 1900s was held at the Colton municipal park Sunday, with approximately 50 in attendance.
C. Burton Thrall, of Ontario, was named chairman and Allen R. Baird, of Colton, secretary to be in charge of the 1935 reunion, called for the first Sunday in June.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 13, last column
Tue., Apr. 25, 1939
Allen Bairds Will Leave for Vacation
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Baird of 808 Pennsylvania avenue plan to leave Colton Wednesday night for a spring vacation trip which will take them as far north as Sacramento.
They will be accompanied in the trip by their nephew, Charles Haughey, also of Colton. It will be the young man’s first visit in the northern section of the state.
They will make the trip by train. In the North, they will visit the Southern Pacific shops and take photographs to add to their collection of train pictures. Both men make a hobby of studying locomotives, shops and railroad development.
On the return trip the trio will visit the exposition at San Francisco. They will return to the South in time to attend the opening of the new Union station at Los Angeles early next month.
In the 1940 U. S. census, 50 yr. old Allen R Baird, a Warehouse Foreman for the Railroad, b. in OH., was living in a home he owned (not a farm), valued at $2,500 at 808 Pennsylvania Ave. in Colton, San Bernardino, CA. with his
47 yr. old wife, Frances Baird, b. in CA.
Allen and Frances were living in the same house in 1935.
Allen's parents were both b. in OH.
Allen was a high school graduate. Frances had gone as far as 5th grade.
Allen worked 48 hours in the week prior to the census and 52 weeks in 1939. His income was listed as $1,500 and he had no income from other sources.
Colton Daily Courier (Colton, CA.), P. 13, Col. 7
Tue., Dec. 31, 1940
Colton Families Exchange Homes
A transfer of property was announced yesterday by Allen Baird and R. B. Rearick of Colton. Mr. Baird exchanged his house at 808 Pennsylvania avenue for Mr. Rearick’s dwelling at 259 North Tenth street. The two men and their families will move today.
According to his 1942 WWII Draft Registration Cards, 52 yr. old Allen Robinson Baird, b. Dec. 3, 1889 in Hamilton, OH., was living at 259 No. 10th in Colton, CA. and working for the Southern Pacific Railroad Co. The person who would always know his address was his wife, Frances Baird.
Colton Daily Courier (Colton, CA.), P. 2, Col. 1
Wed., Sep. 17, 1947
Allen Baird Said Improving After Appendectomy
Allen Baird of Colton is reported to be seriously ill at Community hospital in San Bernardino where he is a patient.
Mr. Baird underwent an operation Monday night for a ruptured appendix. His condition is said to be satisfactory, he is still unable to see visitors.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 16, Col. 6
Fri., Oct. 10, 1947
Allen Baird Moved
Allen Baird of 259 North Tenth street, Colton, was transferred yesterday from the San Bernardino Community hospital to the Southern Pacific hospital in San Francisco. Mr. Baird was taken to Los Angeles last night by an I.M. Knopsnyder and Son ambulance and put on the train for San Francisco.
Colton Daily Courier (Colton, CA.), P. 2, Col. 4
Thu., Dec. 23, 1948
Allen Baird To Be Featured Soloist At Sunday Service
Special Christmas music by the choir will be presented at Sunday morning services at the Colton Methodist church, with Allen Baird as the featured soloist, it has been announced by the pastor, the Rev. W. A. Jennings. Sermon subject of the pastor will be “Christianity is Christ.”
The evening meeting will be highlighted by a duet by Mrs. Baird and Mr. Jennings.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 18, Col. 7
Wed., Dec. 3, 1952
Baird, 39 Years With SP, Given Retirement Fete
COLTON - A farewell party for Allen R. Baird, retiring employe of the Southern Pacific Railway, was staged Monday afternoon by fellow employee in the freight office at Colton, where Baird had spent the entire 39 years of his work with the company.
The party was a surprise to Baird, who came into the office to find his fellow workers gathered around a huge, decorated cake on which were the words, “Spike, 39 years, S. P.” Spike is the nickname borne by the retiring railway demurrage clerk in local railway circles.
A check was presented to Baird during the afternoon’s festivities.
He came to Colton from Ohio in 1905 and went to work for the Southern Pacific Railway in January, 1913, in the same freight house in which his retirement party was given.
Baird applied for disability retirement in July, 1952, and the retirement papers were completed as of Nov. 30.
Living with his wife, Frances L., at 259 N. Tenth St., Baird has not only been a well-known figure in railway circles, but has been active in musical circles, using his fine bass voice freely in choirs, chorus work and concerts.
He has been a member of the railway quartet since its organization and has been active in Colton Chapter of the Society for the preservation and Advancement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America.
Sun-Telegram (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 29, Col. 1
Sat., May 1, 1971
Allen R. Baird, Colton
Allen R. Baird, 81, of 263 W. ‘G’ St., Colton, died Thursday in Fontana. He was born in Ohio and was a 66-year resident of Colton. A 69-year resident of California, Baird was a retired clerk for Southern Pacific Railways.
Baird was a member of the First Baptist Church in Colton.
Survivors include his brother, Burton, of Fontana and his sister, Ethel Aston of Colton.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Knopsnyder Chapel, Colton, with burial following in Pioneer Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel after noon tomorrow. |
