Brief Life History of John
When John Baird was born on 26 May 1760, in Basking Ridge, Bernards Township, Somerset, New Jersey, United States, his father, William R. Morris Baird, was 30 and his mother, Margaret O'Riley, was 18. He married Mary Polly Bockoven Baird on 15 June 1783, in Basking Ridge, Bernards Township, Somerset, New Jersey, United States. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 5 daughters. He died on 26 April 1808, in his hometown, at the age of 47, and was buried in Basking Ridge, Bernards Township, Somerset, New Jersey, United States.
Photos and Memories (11)
Do you know John? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (7)
- John Baird in entry for John Baird, "New Jersey, Births and Christenings, 1660-1980"
- John Baird in entry for Hannah Goble, "New Jersey Deaths and Burials, 1720-1988"
- John Baird, "Find A Grave Index"
Spouse and Children
1760–1808 Male
1765–1853 Female
Children (9)
1784–1858 Male
1786–1855 Female
1788–1845 Female
1788–1838 Male
1791–1884 Female
+4 More Children
Parents and Siblings
1730–1794 Male
1743–1799 Female
Siblings (10)
1760–1808 Male
1760–1801 Male
1762–1827 Male
1764–1824 Male
1767–1839 Male
+5 More Children
World Events (6)
1775
Age 15
1776
Age 16
1786 · Shays' Rebellion
Age 26
Name Meaning
Scottish:
from a common pronunciation of Bard in Scotland.
occupational name from Gaelic bàrd ‘bard, poet, minstrel’, or of Gaelic Mac an Baird ‘son of the bard’.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.
