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Samuel Baird

Birth	:	14 Jan 1847 Sydney, Cape Breton County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death	:	7 Mar 1930 Ardmore, Carter County, Oklahoma, USA
Burial	:	Mount Peace Cemetery, Saint Cloud, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate	:	28.2488995, -81.2613983
Plot	:	Block 12, Row 4
Description	:	Sam Baird, born in Sydney, British America, in 1847 of Scottish parents, settled in Pennsylvania in 1849. He worked in the coal districts of the East, then enlisted in the Illinois Infantry at the outbreak of the Civil War at the age of 17. Residence Galesburg IL; enlisted on 5/14/1864 as a private. On 6/1/1864 he was mustered into Co. D, 139th Illinois Infantry; mustered out on 10/15/1864. On 10/16/1864 he was mustered into Co. A, 8th Illinois Cavalry; mustered out on 6/10/1865. - Illinois: Roster of Officers and Enlisted Men - Heitman: Register of United States... Read More	Sam Baird, born in Sydney, British America, in 1847 of Scottish parents, settled in Pennsylvania in 1849. He worked in the coal districts of the East, then enlisted in the Illinois Infantry at the outbreak of the Civil War at the age of 17. Residence Galesburg IL; enlisted on 5/14/1864 as a private. On 6/1/1864 he was mustered into Co. D, 139th Illinois Infantry; mustered out on 10/15/1864. On 10/16/1864 he was mustered into Co. A, 8th Illinois Cavalry; mustered out on 6/10/1865. - Illinois: Roster of Officers and Enlisted Men - Heitman: Register of United States Army 1789-1903 After the war, he assisted in the capture of John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of Abraham Lincoln. He was also a member of the military which arrested Mrs. Suratt and others who were conspirators in the Lincoln assassination. He later returned to Illinois where he married Charlotte Sears. They moved to Dunlap in 1869, where he became interested in breeding, racing, and handling "the best horses in Western Iowa". He also had a livery barn and bowling alley in Dunlap. When the Spanish American War was declared, he was commissioned a captain and quartermaster by President McKinley. In 1905, he moved to Ardmore, Oklahoma, where he formed Baird & Company, a fuel and feed business. He later lived in Colorado. Mrs. Baird passed away in 1923, and Sam died at age 83 in 1930. —DUNLAP PIONEERS AND PROGRESS CENTENNIAL, 1867-1967, p. 73. SAMUEL BAIRD, a liveryman doing business at Dunlap, established his business there in 1869, commencing with ten horses, and accompanying outfits. He now carries a carries a stock of ten horses for livery purposes, together with good turnouts. He also drives a fine hearse, and attends most of the funerals of the locality. In connection with his livery business he also owns some very fine track horses, among which is “John Sherman,” a fine standard bred stallion, that has a record of 2:46, and is the sire of three colts in the “thirty” class. He is a “Bashaw,” sired by “Wapsie,” who is by “Green's Bashaw.” “Adrian's Henry” is another fine specimen of a horse, four years of age, sired by “Adrian Wilkes.” “Samuel Sherman,” sired by “John Sherman,” is a magnificent fine bred black horse. “Bashaw Sherman,” a brother of “Sam Sherman,” “Clemmie C.,” sired by “John Sherman,” have a record of 2:39 1/4. His stable is among the best in the country for fine strains of blood. He commenced to handle a superior grade of horses in 1881, since which time he has put on the market some splendid trotters, ranging in price from $500 to $2,500. Personally, it may be said of Mr. Baird, that he is a native of British America, being born in Sidney, January 14, 1847. He is the son of Robert and Jane (McDougall) Baird, and when our subject was six months of age the family removed to Pennsylvania. He spent his earlier years in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia, and in 1862 he started out in life for himself, locating in Know County, IL, where he remained until 1869, except sixteen months of army life. He enlisted in April, 1864, as a member of Company D, One Hundred and Thirty-Ninth Illinois Infantry, which was for one hundred days' service. After which he re-enlisted in the Eighth Illinois Cavalry, for one year. After leaving the service he returned to Illinois and engaged in the milling business. In 1869 he came to Dunlap, Iowa, where he has devoted his time almost exclusively to livery business and the breeding of fine horses. He was united in marriage in October, 1866, to Miss Lottie Sears, a native of Illinois, born February 11, 1850, and the daughter of William and Caroline (Valie) Sears, who were natives of Connecticut. Mr. and Mrs. Baird are the parents of four children -- Carrie, born Nov 16, 1867, died Jul 16, 1883; Charles, born February 16, 1872; Helen, born Dec 24; and Fred, born May 30, 1885. Charles was married in November, 1890, to Hattie Howeth, daughter of Daniel Howeth. Politically, Mr. Baird is a staunch supporter of the Republican party. Socially, he is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, O. Shields Post, No. 83. He is also a member of Golden Rule Lodge, No. 178, of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He has officiated in his town and township, having held all the city offices, from Mayor down. He was a Justice of the Peace for six years, during which time he served with much credit to himself and his constituents. —“History of Harrison County, Iowa”, 1891, pp. 424-425.

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Samuel Baird's memorial is located at: Mount Peace Cemetery, Saint Cloud, Osceola County, USA.
When did Samuel Baird death?
Samuel Baird death on 7 Mar 1930 in Ardmore, Carter County, Oklahoma, USA
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Latitude: 28.2488995
Longitude: -81.2613983

Family Members:

Parent

Robert Baird

(1820 - 1899)

Spouse

Charlotte Maria “Lottie” Sears Baird

(1850 - 1924)

Siblings

Anna Sofiah Baird Reid

(1843 - 1911)

Malcolm Baird Sr.

(1851 - 1921)

Children

Carrie J Baird

(1867 - 1883)

Charles Alexander Baird

(1872 - 1912)

Fred McDougal Baird

(1885 - 1906)

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