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Alexander Kenneth Baird

Male 1922 - 1994  (71 years)


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  1. 1.  Alexander Kenneth Baird was born 5 Aug 1922, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Corporal Robert Charles Baird and Kate Fleming Saunders); died 30 Mar 1994, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Apr 1994, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ken Baird
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-404157

    Notes:

    BAIRD, Alexander Kenneth (Ken) - Of Vine Street, Cambridge on Wednesday, March 30, 1994 at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Betty Mogg and dear father of Keith and his wife Wendy of Toronto, John and his wife Jackie of Parry Sound, Eric and his wife Rose-Mary of Cambridge, Matthew and his wife Heather of Toronto, Roger and his wife Jennifer of Ottawa and Alexandra and her husband Larry of Cambridge. Also survived by 1 sister, Georgie Baird-Lewis of Brantford and 2 aunts, Jean and Christina of Cambridge. Lovingly remembered by 10 grandchildren. Ken was born in Galt and has lived in Cambridge all his life. He was a retired Plant Manager for Canada Machinery Corp., a member of St. John's Anglican church, and an active member of the Seniors Woodworking Club, Cambridge. He was also a WWII Veteran serving overseas with the Royal Canadian Navy. Friends will be received at the Barthel Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Road, Cambridge on Thursday (today) from 7-9 pm and Friday 204 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at St. John's Anglican Church on Saturday, April 2, 1994 at 2: 30 pm with Rev. David Bowyer officiating. Interment in Mount View Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to St. John's Anglican Church, 567 Queenston road, Cambridge N3H 3J9 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, PO Box 32083, Cambridge N3H 5M2 would be appreciated by the family.

    Cambridge Reporter - Mar 1994

    Alexander — Betty Ruth Mogg. Betty (daughter of George Albert Mogg and Gertrude Victoria Parcells) was born 3 Dec 1924, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Feb 2015, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Keith Baird died Yes, date unknown.
    2. John Baird
    3. Eric Baird
    4. Matthew Baird
    5. Roger Baird
    6. Alexandra Baird

    Alexander — Betty Ruth Mogg. Betty was born 1924; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Corporal Robert Charles Baird was born 14 Mar 1894, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Alexander Baird and Rebecca Margaret Fleming); died 1966; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Military: WW1 - 1st Tramway Co. 34th Infantry Battalion / 12th Battalion / 5th
    • Military: WW2
    • Residence: Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-158118P
    • Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Pattern Apprentice, Foundry
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Corporal, 5th Divisonal Signal Co., Service #502648
    • Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Corporal, 1st Tramway Co. / 34th Infantry Battalion / 12th Battalion
    • Residence: Abt 1916, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Robert — Kate Fleming Saunders. Kate was born 1894; died 1966; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Kate Fleming Saunders was born 1894; died 1966; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Kate Fleming Baird
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-159687

    Children:
    1. Georgina Saunders "Georgie" Baird was born 7 Nov 1919, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Sep 2012.
    2. 1. Alexander Kenneth Baird was born 5 Aug 1922, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Mar 1994, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Apr 1994, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Alexander Baird was born 10 Apr 1870, Dreghorn, , Ayr, Scotland (son of Robert Baird and Christina Ledgerwood); died 1947; was buried 19 Jun 1947, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Employer: Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cowan and Company
    • Historic Building: 44 Wellington St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 44 Wellington St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-62702
    • Immigration: 1879, , Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Fitter & Turner
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Superintendant, Foundry
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Historic Building:
    Constructed in 1855, possibly by William Leslie (carpenter) house known as the "William Leslie House" historic listed property city of Cambridge. Former Residence of Alexander Baird and family, murals were painted in this home by "Jack" Baird. Also the former home of R.P. SLater and family. Galt councillor and Mayor of Niagara Falls, Canada.

    Alexander married Rebecca Margaret Fleming 7 Jun 1893, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Rebecca was born 2 Mar 1870, West Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died 25 Apr 1938, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 Apr 1938, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Rebecca Margaret Fleming was born 2 Mar 1870, West Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died 25 Apr 1938, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 Apr 1938, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Margaret Fleming
    • Name: Rebecca Margaret Baird
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-63813
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Children:
    1. 2. Corporal Robert Charles Baird was born 14 Mar 1894, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1966; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Cadet Alexander Galt Baird was born 14 Oct 1896, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Nov 1968; was buried , Glen Morris Cemetery, Glen Morris, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. Thomas Baird was born 15 Jun 1899, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Ruth Baird was born Oct 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Helen Baird was born Nov 1904, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Jean Margaret Baird was born Mar 1908, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Dec 2008, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Lieutenant James Robb Baird was born Jan 1910, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Sep 1944, , Belgium; was buried , Schoonselhof Cemetery, Antwerp, Belgium.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Robert BairdRobert Baird was born 4 May 1832, Kilmaurs, , AYR, Scotland (son of Baird); died 26 Sep 1909, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: time keeper
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-60154
    • Residence: 1860, Dreghorn, , Ayr, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1881, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Occupation: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Time Keeper
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bookkeeper

    Robert married Christina Ledgerwood 8 Aug 1851, Kilwinning, , AYR, Scotland. Christina was born 16 Jul 1830, Newton Stewart, , Wigtown, Scotland; died 12 Jun 1910, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Christina LedgerwoodChristina Ledgerwood was born 16 Jul 1830, Newton Stewart, , Wigtown, Scotland; died 12 Jun 1910, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Christina Baird
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-60155
    • Residence: 1862, Dreghorn, , Ayr, Scotland
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Children:
    1. Crawford Baird was born 8 May 1852, Kilmaurs, , AYR, Scotland; died 3 Sep 1928, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States; was buried , Woodlawn Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne Co., Ontario.
    2. Jane "Jean" "Jenny" Baird was born 18 Jul 1854, Dreghorn, , Ayr, Scotland; died 7 Mar 1922, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States.
    3. William Baird was born 25 Apr 1860, Dreghorn, , Ayr, Scotland; died 12 Feb 1919, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. John "Jack" Baird was born 15 Jul 1862, Dreghorn, , Ayr, Scotland; died 26 Dec 1922, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Andrew Baird was born 6 Jun 1864, Dreghorn, , Ayr, Scotland; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Robert Baird was born 29 Mar 1866, Dreghorn, , Ayr, Scotland; died 19 Oct 1948, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. James Baird was born 12 Mar 1868, Dreghorn, , Ayr, Scotland; died 1959; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 4. Alexander Baird was born 10 Apr 1870, Dreghorn, , Ayr, Scotland; died 1947; was buried 19 Jun 1947, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Richard Goodwillie "Dick" Baird was born 5 Nov 1872, Dreghorn, , Ayr, Scotland; died 31 Oct 1955, Cadillac, Wexford, Michigan, United States.
    10. Catherine Lamont Baird was born 19 Dec 1874, Dreghorn, , Ayr, Scotland; died 2 Nov 1880.
    11. Margaret White "Maggie" Baird was born 19 May 1878, , Scotland; died 23 Jun 1935, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Jun 1935, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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