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William Franklin “Frank” Laird

Birth	:	24 Feb 1872 Mariposa County, California, USA
Death	:	16 Mar 1903 San Joaquin County, California, USA
Burial	:	Oakwood Cemetery, Comanche, Comanche County, USA
Coordinate	:	31.9069004, -98.5978012
Description	:	Tenth of twelve children and seventh of eight sons born to Eleazer Givens Laird Sr and Mary Jane McDowell. Grandson of James Kerr Laird of Virginia and Louisa Givens of Kentucky, Jacob McDowell and Agnes Franklin, both of Virginia. The Laird line goes back to the 1700's in Scotland. First husband of Martha Marian Palmer married 06 Oct 1895 in Mariposa and father of: * Ruth Louisa Laird, Mrs Stockton, Mrs Seaman, Mrs Fred Burke 1896–1970 * Frances Marion Laird, Mrs Nelson Fontaine 1898–1979 * Jessie Pearl Laird 1900–1900 Mariposa Gazette, 21 March 1903, pg1 Death From Pneumonia Read More	Tenth of twelve children and seventh of eight sons born to Eleazer Givens Laird Sr and Mary Jane McDowell. Grandson of James Kerr Laird of Virginia and Louisa Givens of Kentucky, Jacob McDowell and Agnes Franklin, both of Virginia. The Laird line goes back to the 1700's in Scotland. First husband of Martha Marian Palmer married 06 Oct 1895 in Mariposa and father of: * Ruth Louisa Laird, Mrs Stockton, Mrs Seaman, Mrs Fred Burke 1896–1970 * Frances Marion Laird, Mrs Nelson Fontaine 1898–1979 * Jessie Pearl Laird 1900–1900 Mariposa Gazette, 21 March 1903, pg1 Death From Pneumonia W. F. Laird died at his home at the Givens place Monday from a severe attack of pneumonia. He was taken sick on Thursday of last week, and from that time on his condition grew rapidly worse. All attempts to stay the malady were unsuccessful, and after several days of terrible suffering his life passed out. The funeral was held at his home on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Rev. Henry Neate conducted the services at the house, speaking words of comfort to the sorrowing relatives. At the grave the burial services of the Native Sons of the Golden West were conducted by Hornitos Parlor N. S. G. W. The deceased was a member of Mariposa Parlor, N S. G. W. and a number of members of the local Parlor attended to pay the last tribute of respect to their departed brother. The funeral was largely attended by the friends of the deceased, whose death is regretted by all who knew him. William Franklin Laird was a native of San Joaquin county, and was 31 years of age. He came to this county when a small boy with his parents. Here he grew to manhood, and won the respect and esteem of all by his straightforward, worthy life. To mourn his sad leave-taking he leaves a wife and two small children, two sisters, Mrs. George Wills of Merced and Mrs. Wallace of Cathey's Valley, and six brothers, Robert, David, John, George and Porter Laird of this county, and Samuel Laird of Lodi. 1900 census lists him as a farmer living in Liberty, San Joaquin county, married to Martha with daughters Ruth and Frances.

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Where is William Franklin “Frank” Laird's memorial?
William Franklin “Frank” Laird's memorial is located at: Oakwood Cemetery, Comanche, Comanche County, USA.
When did William Franklin “Frank” Laird death?
William Franklin “Frank” Laird death on 16 Mar 1903 in San Joaquin County, California, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William Franklin “Frank” Laird's memorial?
Latitude: 31.9069004
Longitude: -98.5978012

Family Members:

Parent

Eleazer Givens Laird

(1830 - 1891)

Mary Jane McDowell Laird

(1834 - 1901)

Spouse

Siblings

Louisa Mary Jane Laird

(1854 - 1862)

Sarah Catherine “Kittie” Laird Hamilton

(1856 - 1895)

Robert Robertson “Bob” Laird

(1858 - 1908)

Eleazer Givens Laird Jr.

(1865 - 1868)

David Terry Laird

(1865 - 1934)

Louis Porter Laird

(1874 - 1950)

Children

Flowers:

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