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Agnes Baird

Female 1921 - 2018  (96 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Agnes Baird was born 9 Dec 1921, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Robert Baird and Rosabelle Bond); died 24 Oct 2018, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Chesterfield United Cemetery, Chesterfield, Oxford Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Agnes Reist
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-118575
    • Residence: 1929, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    REIST, Agnes (nee Baird) Passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 24th at the Village of Winston Park, Kitchener. Beloved wife of the late George Reist who predeceased her in 2005. Predeceased by her parents Robert and Rose (Bond) Baird, sisters Margaret Smith (Ken), Jean Cox (John), Faith Neudoerffer (Fred), Isabel Hallman (Russell) and Ruth in infancy, and by her brothers Tom (Hazel), and Robert (Jean) and by George's sisters, Elizabeth Junker (Harold), and Laura Reist. Agnes will be lovingly remembered by her many nieces and nephews in Ontario, Vermont, New York and Kentucky. After graduating from Stratford Normal School, Agnes taught in Waterloo County for ten years before returning to her love of Jersey cows, and operating a dairy farm with George on Westmount Road. As an active community supporter Agnes was a 50 year member of Helena Feasby Women's Institute and a life member of the Ayr Curling Club. She volunteered at Winston Park for several years prior to becoming a resident. Agnes became curator of local history through her writing of Tweedsmuir history, compiling Baird Family genealogy and recording the history of the Ayr Curling Club. In her later years Agnes proudly supported Grand River Hospital by knitting 2000 hats for babies and she created unique knitted dolls for charities. The family thanks everyone at the Village of Winston Park who provided excellent care and support to Agnes and George for many years. Following a private interment at Chesterfield Cemetery, a Memorial Service will be held Saturday, November 9th at 2:00 p.m. at Westmount Memorial Celebration Centre , 1001 Ottawa St. S. Kitchener. Memorial donation may be directed to Schlegel UW Research Institute for Aging, www.the-ria.ca.

    The Waterloo Region Record, 31 Oct 2019

    Agnes — George Reist. George (son of William Henry Reist and Margaret "Maggie" Mitchell) was born 8 Aug 1915; died 27 Dec 2005, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Chesterfield United Cemetery, Chesterfield, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Robert Baird was born 3 Jan 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Thomas Baird and Margaret "Maggie" Millar); died 5 Sep 1929, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Sep 1929, Baird Family Plot Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Burial: Chesterfield United Cemetery, Chesterfield, Oxford Co., Ontario
    • Interesting: accident, misfortune
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-79025P
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Misfortune: Sep 1929; killed by fall unloading grain

    Notes:

    THE LATE ROBERT BAIRD

    The funeral of the late Robert Baird was held at his home on Saturday afternoon where his pastor, Rev. Mr. Johnston, of the Chesterfield United Church, conducted the obsequies. Interment took place in the family plot on the farm where his parents and other members of the family buried. The lamentable death of Mr. Baird who died in the Stratford hospital as a result of the fatal accident at his home when while assisting in unloading grain several sheaves slipped off the mow and precipitated him head foremost onto the barn floor, cast a gloom over the community. Many sorrowing relatives and friends assembled to pay their last tribute of respect to one who was highly thought of by his friends and neighbors. Many floral tributes were sent by sympathizing friends. The late Mr. Baird was in his 65th year and was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Baird, pioneer residents of Wilmot Township, south of New Hamburg. Following the death of his father the late Mr. Baird in partnership with his brother Addison, went extensively in the breeding of Jersey cattle and other purebred stock and became well known among the cattle breeders of the province. Their stock farm was honored with a visit by the Duke of Devonshire, during his term as Governor-General of Canada. In the death of Mr. Baird the community lost a valued and highly esteemed friend and neighbor. He was always of a cheerful and kindly disposition to all with whom he came in contact and his memory will be revered by a very large circle of friends. In religion he was a valued and staunch adherent of the Chesterfield United Church. The late Mr. Baird was married to Miss Rosabelle Bond, of Chesterfield, who is left to mourn his sad death with a family of seven children all at home, namely Margaret, Jean, Thomas, Faith, Robert, Isabelle and Agnes. He also leaves four brothers and two sisters, who are Mr. James Baird of Deckerville, Mich., Mr. William Baird of Woodstock, Dr. T.A. Baird of Bay City, Mich., Mr. Addison Baird, Wilmot, Mrs. Janet Poole and Mrs. Agnes Shearer of Deckerville, Mich. The pallbearers were Jacob Berlet, John Murray, Addison Crossman Jeremiah God, Mervin Facey and John Scott.

    New Hamburg Independent, Parts 1 & 2 - 13 Sep 1929, pg 1

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    ROBERT BAIRD DIES FROM INJURIES RECEIVED

    Fractured Spine in Fall From Mow In Barn Died at Hospital.

    Mr. Robert Baird, well-known Carmer and Jersey cattle breeder," south of New Hamburg, who sustain ad a fractured spine at his farm last week when he fell from the mow to The barn floor, passed away at the Stratford Hospital on Thursday forenoon. For several days hopes of his recovery had been abandoned. The leath of Mr. Baird is deeply regreted by his many friends and much sympathy is felt for his wife and amily. The funeral was held from als late residence on Saturday after 100n at two o'clock with interment In the family plot.

    Waterloo Chronicle 12 Sep 1929, p. 7

    Robert married Rosabelle Bond 14 Sep 1909, Chesterfield, Blandford Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Rosabelle was born 6 Sep 1878, Chesterfield, Blandford Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jul 1950; was buried , Chesterfield United Cemetery, Chesterfield, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Rosabelle Bond was born 6 Sep 1878, Chesterfield, Blandford Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jul 1950; was buried , Chesterfield United Cemetery, Chesterfield, Oxford Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Rosabelle Baird
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202933
    • Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Children:
    1. Margaret R. Baird was born 4 Sep 1910, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1974; was buried , Chesterfield United Cemetery, Chesterfield, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    2. Jean B. Baird was born 15 Sep 1911, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Feb 1994, Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA; was buried , Chesterfield United Cemetery, Chesterfield, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    3. Thomas Baird was born 1913; died 1992; was buried , Anglican Cemetery, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    4. Ruth Baird was born 1914; died 1915; was buried , Baird Family Plot Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Faith Baird was born 1916; died 1992; was buried , Chesterfield United Cemetery, Chesterfield, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    6. Robert "Bob" Baird was born 1918; died 11 Dec 1995, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Chesterfield United Cemetery, Chesterfield, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    7. Isabel Baird was born 1 Aug 1920, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Nov 2018, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Chesterfield United Cemetery, Chesterfield, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    8. 1. Agnes Baird was born 9 Dec 1921, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 2018, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Chesterfield United Cemetery, Chesterfield, Oxford Co., Ontario.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Thomas Baird was born 7 Nov 1829, Kirkintillock, , Dunbarton, Scotland (son of James Baird and Janet Fergus); died 20 Jun 1905; was buried , Baird Family Plot Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-79022P
    • Immigration: 1842, , Ontario, Canada
    • Possessions: 1843, Lot 27, Concession 4, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Homestead
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Possessions:
    Main farm was purchased 1843 by James Baird, passed to Thomas Baird 1848, passed to Robert & Addison Bair 1905, passed to Thomas Baird 1931, passed to Thomas C. Shearer 1951

    Thomas — Margaret "Maggie" Millar. Margaret was born 28 Oct 1827, Dalkeith, , Midlothian, Scotland; died 11 Sep 1908; was buried , Baird Family Plot Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Margaret "Maggie" Millar was born 28 Oct 1827, Dalkeith, , Midlothian, Scotland; died 11 Sep 1908; was buried , Baird Family Plot Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Margaret "Maggie" Baird
    • Name: Margaret Miller
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-79023P
    • Immigration: 1841, , Canada
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Pension: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Children:
    1. Jane Baird was born 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. James Hugh Baird was born 12 Jul 1852, Nithburg, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died 26 May 1936, Marion, Sanilac Co., Michigan.
    3. William Baird was born 1854, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. John Baird was born 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Oliver Baird was born 1857, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Janet Baird was born 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Margaret Elizabeth Baird was born 7 Jun 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jul 1919; was buried , Baird Family Plot Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Dr. Thomas A. Baird was born 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. 2. Robert Baird was born 3 Jan 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Sep 1929, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Sep 1929, Baird Family Plot Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Agnes Baird was born 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Baird was born 4 Nov 1869, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. Maggie Baird was born 1870, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    13. Addison Hugh Baird was born 19 May 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 May 1948; was buried , Chesterfield United Cemetery, Chesterfield, Oxford Co., Ontario.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  James Baird was born 1785, Kirkintillock, , Dunbarton, Scotland; died 4 Aug 1848; was buried , Baird Family Plot Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-33749P
    • Residence: 1823, Kirkintillock, , Dunbarton, Scotland
    • Possessions: 1843, Lot 27, Concession 4, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Homestead

    Notes:

    Possessions:
    Main farm was purchased 1843 by James Baird, passed to Thomas Baird 1848, passed to Robert & Addison Bair 1905, passed to Thomas Baird 1931, passed to Thomas C. Shearer 1951

    James — Janet Fergus. Janet was born 1789, Campsie, , Stirling, Scotland; died 23 Oct 1854; was buried , Baird Family Plot Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Janet Fergus was born 1789, Campsie, , Stirling, Scotland; died 23 Oct 1854; was buried , Baird Family Plot Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Janet Baird
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-33750P
    • Residence: 1823, Kirkintillock, , Dunbarton, Scotland
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Children:
    1. Alexander Baird was born 7 Mar 1823, Kirkintillock, , Dunbarton, Scotland; was christened 16 Mar 1823, Kirkintillock, , Dunbarton, Scotland; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Woodlawn Cemetery, New York City, New York.
    2. George Baird was born 12 May 1825, Kirktintillock, , Scotland; died 15 Mar 1873; was buried , Chesterfield United Cemetery, Chesterfield, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    3. 4. Thomas Baird was born 7 Nov 1829, Kirkintillock, , Dunbarton, Scotland; died 20 Jun 1905; was buried , Baird Family Plot Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Hugh Chrighton Baird was born 1835, , Dunbarton, Scotland; died 15 Jul 1904; was buried , Parkhill Cemetery, Parkhill, Middlesex Co., Ontario.


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