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Name

Baird, Robert

Born

Jun. 4, 1832

Birthplace

Prince Edward County, Ontario

Father

William Baird

Mother

Margaret Baird

Occupation

He was a merchant and involved in the grain trade from1860-1880. He was also involved in government and politics:
Kincardine Councillor 1866-1869
Reeve of Kincardine 1869-1880
Warden in County of Bruce 1872
Justice of the Peace 1865-1880

Places

He was born in Prince Edward County, and farmed with his family in Hillier Township and subsequently Hungerford. He moved to Bruce County around 1855, settling at Kincardine (then known as Penetangore).

Sources

Source: "Illustrated Atlas of the County of Bruce, 1880." Reprint ed. Port Elgin: Cumming Atlas Reprints, 1975. Print.

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