Baird, Thomas Leander

BAIRD, ORR, MOORE, JOHN

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Date: 6/28/2011 at 08:32:27

Baird, Thomas Leander –
Thomas Leander Baird was born at Zanesville, Ohio, Feb. 16, 1852. He died at his home in Allerton, Iowa, June 6, 1921 at the age of 69 years, 3 months and 21 days. He came to Iowa with his parents in 1850. In 1903 he moved from Columbus City to Clearfield, where he lived until 1919, when he removed to Allerton where he has since resided.

In 1871 he was united in marriage to Mary L. Orr who died the same year. In 1876 he was united in marriage to Margaret [possibly Moore] who departed this life in 1882. To this union was born one son, Robert S. In 1886 he was united in marriage to Mary J. John. To this union were born six children. His wife and the following children survive him: Robert S. of Morning Sun, Iowa, Mary E, of Egypt, now home on furlough, John M. a student at Zenia Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Mo. Margaret E. Myrtle, T. Leland and Gladys A. Besides these of the immediate family, there are three sisters, Mrs. Robt. Moore, and Mrs. J. J. Moore of Columbus City, Iowa, and Mrs. W. Orr of Albia, together with many other relatives and friends.

Mr. Baird became a member of the Associate Presbyterian Church early in life. Later he transferred his membership to the Columbus
City United Presbyterian Church, and then to the respective United Presbyterian churches where he later resided. In each of these three
churches he was chosen ruling elder. It would be difficult to estimate the value of that service. Always he gave a whole hearted devotion to his work and continually sought to promote the interest of the Church of his master. This was done in perhaps even a greater way by the quiet influence of his consistent life. The community knew him to be a sincere Christian man, and one who testified to the value of the Christian life by seeking to live by his faith. The
genuineness and largeness of his character showed itself in all his touch with fellowmen. In the home where a man's life is at its best, he built toward the great ideal.

Services were held at the home in Allerton, Thursday, .June 9th. The body was taken to Louisa County or interment. A number of Clearfield friends attended the funeral services.
Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa June 16, 1921