On October 21, 1883, Leroy Joseph Baird was married to Mary H. Parker in Yates City, Knox County, Illinois. Mary Henrietta Parker was born on March 20, 1859 in Iowa according to the 1880 census.
Leroy and Mary are known to have had two children, Ellen Elizabeth Baird and Earl Melville Baird. The "Historical
Encyclopedia of Illinois" published in Chicago in 1899 tells us that, Leroy Joseph Baird was a Banker and Real Estate Dealer in Williamsfield, Illinois; Leroy was born near Williamsfield, Elba Township, Knox County, Illinois on December 16, 1857, the son of William Harison Baird and Elizabeth Jane (Farwell) Baird. Leroy was reared on his father's farm and educated in the common schools and at Hedding College, Abingdon, Knox County, Illinois. In 1880, he bought a farm which he managed for several years, finally leaving it in 1890 to engage in the banking and real estate business at Williamsfield. Leroy and Mary had two children;
1. Ellen Elizabeth Baird, born July 11, 1884 in Knox County, Illinois. In the early 1900's, Ellen was married to ___________ Ward in ___________ County, ___________. However he died sometime before 1910 and Ellen is found widowed and residing with her parents at the time of the 1910 census, seen below.
Ellen was married 2nd to Armin/Arnie/Arnnie Hugh Williams on June 3, 1914 in Ames, Story County, Iowa. Armin H. Williams (1877 - 1937) was born in Polk County, Iowa, the son of Livingston Williams and Mary E. Hale/Hall. This is found on familysearch.org.
Ellen and Armin moved briefly to Michigan, before moving to California. In the 1920, 1930 and 1940 census, records, Ellen and her family are found in Stanislaus County, California. Following is the way the family appears in the 1930 census, when they are found in Modesto, Stanislaus County, California;
Armin H Williams Head M 52 Iowa
Ellen Williams Wife F 45 Illinois
Betty Williams Daughter F 14 Michigan
Richard B Williams Son M 12 California
Catherine J Williams Daughter F 11 California
A H Williams Jr. Son M 9 California
Hall L Williams Son M 5 California
Ellen (Baird) Ward Williams died on June 19, 1954 in Modesto, Stanislaus County, California according to a site on familysearch. Ellen's mortal remains were laid in the Modesto Citizens Cemetery in Modesto, Stanislaus County, California. See her Find A Grave Memorial# 57582286.
2. Earl Melville Baird, born July 16, 1892 in Illinois. Earl served in the Unites State Army during World War I.
Earl was married to Ruth _____________. Ruth was born c. 1892/93 in Minnesota. Earl and Ruth are believed to have had one daughter;
A. Mary Ann Baird, born c. 1921 in Arizona. Mary is found residing with her mother, Ruth, in the 1930 census, seen below. Mary is then believed to have resided for a time in Litchfield, Meeker County, Minnesota.
At the time of the 1940 census, Mary Ann Baird is almost certainly the Mary Ann Baird, who is found in Modesto, Modesto Judicial Township, Stanislaus County, California;
Teddy L Hawes Head M 34 California
Mary Ann Baird Niece F 18 Arizona
Nothing more is known of Mary Ann Baird at this time.
At the time of the 1920 census, seen below, Earl and Ruth are found residing in Ward 1 of the city of Modesto, Stanislaus County, California. Earl and Ruth are believed to have been divorced in the 1920's. At the time of the 1930 census, Ruth is believed to be the Ruth H. Baird, who is found divorced and living in Los Angeles Township, Los Angeles County, California;
Ruth H Baird Head F 37 Minnesota
Mary Ann Baird Daughter F 9 Arizona
It is not known what became of Ruth (__________) Baird after the 1930 census.
Earl was married 2nd, Lolita Nellie "Lita" Sanford, who was born in 1893 in California.
At the time of the 1930 census, Earl is believed to be the Earl M. Baird found in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico;
Earl M Baird Head M 37 Illinois
Lita Baird Wife F 37 California
Lolita N. (Sanford) Baird died in Los Angeles County, California on May 8, 1931 at the age of 38, making her year of birth about 1892/93.
Earl Melville Baird was then married to Bedelia Luella _____________ (1905 - 2006).
Earl Melville Baird died on December 4, 1973 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles County, California and his mortal remains were laid in the Pomona Cemetery and Mausoleum in Pomona, Los Angeles County, California. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 143272173.
Mary H. (Parker) Baird died on March 3, 1894 and her mortal remains were laid in the French Grove Cemetery, Laura Township, Peoria County, Illinois.
Leroy Melville Baird was married 2nd to Hannah A. Elliott at Williamsfield, Knox County, Illinois on July 30, 1895. Hannah was born on September 30, 1875 in Illinois. They were the parents of three children including;
3. Russell Elliott Baird, born August 21, 1896 in Illinois. Russell was married to Helen B. ____________ (1895 - 1980). The following is found on familysearch;
Russell Elliott Baird
Event Type Death
Event Date 16 Nov 1985
Event Place Los Angeles, California, United States
Birth Date 21 Aug 1896
Birthplace Illinois
Gender Male
Mother's Name Elliott
Russell Elliott Baird died on November 21, 1986 in Los Angeles County, California and his mortal remains were laid in the Pomona Cemetery and Mausoleum in Pomona, Los Angeles County, California. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 144207688.
4. Vernon Leroy Baird, born December 7, 1899 in Knox County, Illinois. Vernon registered for the draft during WWI. At the time he registered he was a student at Modesto High School and the family appears to have been residing at 425 W. Henry in Modesto, Stanislaus County, California.
It appears that Vernon was married to Ardys Tyrell in the 1920's.
At the time of the 1930 census, Vernon and his family are found in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California;
Vernon L Baird Head M 30 Illinois
Ardys B Baird Wife F 28 Oregon
Beverlee A Baird Daughter F 6 California
Robert L Baird Son M 2 (8-5-1927) California
Richard V Baird Son M 0 California
At the time of the 1940 census, Vernon and his family are found in Modesto, Modesto Judicial Township, Stanislaus County, California;
Vernon L Baird Head M 40 Iowa
Ardys B Baird Wife F 38 Oregon
Beverley A Baird Daughter F 16 California
Robert L Baird Son M 12 California
Richard V Baird Son M 10 California
Vernon Leroy Baird died on August 14, 1986 in Santa Cruz, California and his mortal remains were laid in the _____________ Cemetery in _____________, California.
5. Rex David Baird, born December 12, 1906 in Williamsfield, Knox County, Illinois. Rex David Baird died on January 28, 1915 and his mortal remains were laid in the Pomona Cemetery and Mausoleum in Pomona, Los Angeles County, California. See his Find A Grave Memorial #144208563.
At the time of the 1900 census, Leroy and his family are found in the Village of Williamsfield, Truro Township, Knox County, Illinois;
Leroy J Baird Head M 43 Illinois
Hannah A Baird Wife F 25 Illinois
Ellen E Baird Daughter F 16 Illinois
Earl M Baird Son M 8 Illinois
Russell E Baird Son M 4 Illinois
Vernon L Baird Son M 1 Illinois
At the time of the 1910 census, Leroy and his family are found in Ward 2 of the city of Ames, Story County, Iowa. Their widowed daughter, Ellen, is residing with the, as well;
Leroy J Baid Head M 52 Illinois
Hannah A Baid Wife F 34 Illinois
Earl M Baid Son M 17 Illinois
Ellen B Ward Daughter F 25 Illinois
Russel E Baid Son M 13 Illinois
Vernon L Baid Son M 10 Illinois
Rex D Baid Son M 3 Illinois
In 1920, the Bairds are found in Modesto Ward 1, Stanislaus County, California;
Leroy J Baird Head M 62 Illinois
Hanna A Baird Wife F 44 Illinois
Vernon L Baird Son M 20 Illinois
Earl M Baird Son M 27 Illinois
Ruth H Baird Daughter-in-law F 27 Minnesota
H Marie England Niece F 16 Illinois
In the 1930 census, Leroy and Hannah are found in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California;
Le Roy J Baird Head M 72 Illinois
Hannah A Baird Wife F 54 Illinois
Hannah A. (Elliott) Baird died on August 30, 1936 and her mortal remains were laid in the Pomona Cemetery and Mausoleum in Pomona, Los Angeles County, California. See her Find A Grave Memorial# 144208315.
At the time of the 1940 census Leroy is found living with his brother-in-law and sister-in-law in Ward 2, Pomona, San Jose Judicial Township, Los Angeles County, California;
James F Elliott Head M 73 Illinois
Emma C Elliott Sister F 72 Illinois
Leroy Baird Brother-in-law M 82 Illinois
Leroy Joseph Baird died on October 28, 1943 in Stanislaus County, California.
by Baxter B. Fite III
Leroy and Mary are known to have had two children, Ellen Elizabeth Baird and Earl Melville Baird. The "Historical
Encyclopedia of Illinois" published in Chicago in 1899 tells us that, Leroy Joseph Baird was a Banker and Real Estate Dealer in Williamsfield, Illinois; Leroy was born near Williamsfield, Elba Township, Knox County, Illinois on December 16, 1857, the son of William Harison Baird and Elizabeth Jane (Farwell) Baird. Leroy was reared on his father's farm and educated in the common schools and at Hedding College, Abingdon, Knox County, Illinois. In 1880, he bought a farm which he managed for several years, finally leaving it in 1890 to engage in the banking and real estate business at Williamsfield. Leroy and Mary had two children;
1. Ellen Elizabeth Baird, born July 11, 1884 in Knox County, Illinois. In the early 1900's, Ellen was married to ___________ Ward in ___________ County, ___________. However he died sometime before 1910 and Ellen is found widowed and residing with her parents at the time of the 1910 census, seen below.
Ellen was married 2nd to Armin/Arnie/Arnnie Hugh Williams on June 3, 1914 in Ames, Story County, Iowa. Armin H. Williams (1877 - 1937) was born in Polk County, Iowa, the son of Livingston Williams and Mary E. Hale/Hall. This is found on familysearch.org.
Ellen and Armin moved briefly to Michigan, before moving to California. In the 1920, 1930 and 1940 census, records, Ellen and her family are found in Stanislaus County, California. Following is the way the family appears in the 1930 census, when they are found in Modesto, Stanislaus County, California;
Armin H Williams Head M 52 Iowa
Ellen Williams Wife F 45 Illinois
Betty Williams Daughter F 14 Michigan
Richard B Williams Son M 12 California
Catherine J Williams Daughter F 11 California
A H Williams Jr. Son M 9 California
Hall L Williams Son M 5 California
Ellen (Baird) Ward Williams died on June 19, 1954 in Modesto, Stanislaus County, California according to a site on familysearch. Ellen's mortal remains were laid in the Modesto Citizens Cemetery in Modesto, Stanislaus County, California. See her Find A Grave Memorial# 57582286.
2. Earl Melville Baird, born July 16, 1892 in Illinois. Earl served in the Unites State Army during World War I.
Earl was married to Ruth _____________. Ruth was born c. 1892/93 in Minnesota. Earl and Ruth are believed to have had one daughter;
A. Mary Ann Baird, born c. 1921 in Arizona. Mary is found residing with her mother, Ruth, in the 1930 census, seen below. Mary is then believed to have resided for a time in Litchfield, Meeker County, Minnesota.
At the time of the 1940 census, Mary Ann Baird is almost certainly the Mary Ann Baird, who is found in Modesto, Modesto Judicial Township, Stanislaus County, California;
Teddy L Hawes Head M 34 California
Mary Ann Baird Niece F 18 Arizona
Nothing more is known of Mary Ann Baird at this time.
At the time of the 1920 census, seen below, Earl and Ruth are found residing in Ward 1 of the city of Modesto, Stanislaus County, California. Earl and Ruth are believed to have been divorced in the 1920's. At the time of the 1930 census, Ruth is believed to be the Ruth H. Baird, who is found divorced and living in Los Angeles Township, Los Angeles County, California;
Ruth H Baird Head F 37 Minnesota
Mary Ann Baird Daughter F 9 Arizona
It is not known what became of Ruth (__________) Baird after the 1930 census.
Earl was married 2nd, Lolita Nellie "Lita" Sanford, who was born in 1893 in California.
At the time of the 1930 census, Earl is believed to be the Earl M. Baird found in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico;
Earl M Baird Head M 37 Illinois
Lita Baird Wife F 37 California
Lolita N. (Sanford) Baird died in Los Angeles County, California on May 8, 1931 at the age of 38, making her year of birth about 1892/93.
Earl Melville Baird was then married to Bedelia Luella _____________ (1905 - 2006).
Earl Melville Baird died on December 4, 1973 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles County, California and his mortal remains were laid in the Pomona Cemetery and Mausoleum in Pomona, Los Angeles County, California. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 143272173.
Mary H. (Parker) Baird died on March 3, 1894 and her mortal remains were laid in the French Grove Cemetery, Laura Township, Peoria County, Illinois.
Leroy Melville Baird was married 2nd to Hannah A. Elliott at Williamsfield, Knox County, Illinois on July 30, 1895. Hannah was born on September 30, 1875 in Illinois. They were the parents of three children including;
3. Russell Elliott Baird, born August 21, 1896 in Illinois. Russell was married to Helen B. ____________ (1895 - 1980). The following is found on familysearch;
Russell Elliott Baird
Event Type Death
Event Date 16 Nov 1985
Event Place Los Angeles, California, United States
Birth Date 21 Aug 1896
Birthplace Illinois
Gender Male
Mother's Name Elliott
Russell Elliott Baird died on November 21, 1986 in Los Angeles County, California and his mortal remains were laid in the Pomona Cemetery and Mausoleum in Pomona, Los Angeles County, California. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 144207688.
4. Vernon Leroy Baird, born December 7, 1899 in Knox County, Illinois. Vernon registered for the draft during WWI. At the time he registered he was a student at Modesto High School and the family appears to have been residing at 425 W. Henry in Modesto, Stanislaus County, California.
It appears that Vernon was married to Ardys Tyrell in the 1920's.
At the time of the 1930 census, Vernon and his family are found in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California;
Vernon L Baird Head M 30 Illinois
Ardys B Baird Wife F 28 Oregon
Beverlee A Baird Daughter F 6 California
Robert L Baird Son M 2 (8-5-1927) California
Richard V Baird Son M 0 California
At the time of the 1940 census, Vernon and his family are found in Modesto, Modesto Judicial Township, Stanislaus County, California;
Vernon L Baird Head M 40 Iowa
Ardys B Baird Wife F 38 Oregon
Beverley A Baird Daughter F 16 California
Robert L Baird Son M 12 California
Richard V Baird Son M 10 California
Vernon Leroy Baird died on August 14, 1986 in Santa Cruz, California and his mortal remains were laid in the _____________ Cemetery in _____________, California.
5. Rex David Baird, born December 12, 1906 in Williamsfield, Knox County, Illinois. Rex David Baird died on January 28, 1915 and his mortal remains were laid in the Pomona Cemetery and Mausoleum in Pomona, Los Angeles County, California. See his Find A Grave Memorial #144208563.
At the time of the 1900 census, Leroy and his family are found in the Village of Williamsfield, Truro Township, Knox County, Illinois;
Leroy J Baird Head M 43 Illinois
Hannah A Baird Wife F 25 Illinois
Ellen E Baird Daughter F 16 Illinois
Earl M Baird Son M 8 Illinois
Russell E Baird Son M 4 Illinois
Vernon L Baird Son M 1 Illinois
At the time of the 1910 census, Leroy and his family are found in Ward 2 of the city of Ames, Story County, Iowa. Their widowed daughter, Ellen, is residing with the, as well;
Leroy J Baid Head M 52 Illinois
Hannah A Baid Wife F 34 Illinois
Earl M Baid Son M 17 Illinois
Ellen B Ward Daughter F 25 Illinois
Russel E Baid Son M 13 Illinois
Vernon L Baid Son M 10 Illinois
Rex D Baid Son M 3 Illinois
In 1920, the Bairds are found in Modesto Ward 1, Stanislaus County, California;
Leroy J Baird Head M 62 Illinois
Hanna A Baird Wife F 44 Illinois
Vernon L Baird Son M 20 Illinois
Earl M Baird Son M 27 Illinois
Ruth H Baird Daughter-in-law F 27 Minnesota
H Marie England Niece F 16 Illinois
In the 1930 census, Leroy and Hannah are found in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California;
Le Roy J Baird Head M 72 Illinois
Hannah A Baird Wife F 54 Illinois
Hannah A. (Elliott) Baird died on August 30, 1936 and her mortal remains were laid in the Pomona Cemetery and Mausoleum in Pomona, Los Angeles County, California. See her Find A Grave Memorial# 144208315.
At the time of the 1940 census Leroy is found living with his brother-in-law and sister-in-law in Ward 2, Pomona, San Jose Judicial Township, Los Angeles County, California;
James F Elliott Head M 73 Illinois
Emma C Elliott Sister F 72 Illinois
Leroy Baird Brother-in-law M 82 Illinois
Leroy Joseph Baird died on October 28, 1943 in Stanislaus County, California.
by Baxter B. Fite III
On October 21, 1883, Leroy Joseph Baird was married to Mary H. Parker in Yates City, Knox County, Illinois. Mary Henrietta Parker was born on March 20, 1859 in Iowa according to the 1880 census.
Leroy and Mary are known to have had two children, Ellen Elizabeth Baird and Earl Melville Baird. The "Historical
Encyclopedia of Illinois" published in Chicago in 1899 tells us that, Leroy Joseph Baird was a Banker and Real Estate Dealer in Williamsfield, Illinois; Leroy was born near Williamsfield, Elba Township, Knox County, Illinois on December 16, 1857, the son of William Harison Baird and Elizabeth Jane (Farwell) Baird. Leroy was reared on his father's farm and educated in the common schools and at Hedding College, Abingdon, Knox County, Illinois. In 1880, he bought a farm which he managed for several years, finally leaving it in 1890 to engage in the banking and real estate business at Williamsfield. Leroy and Mary had two children;
1. Ellen Elizabeth Baird, born July 11, 1884 in Knox County, Illinois. In the early 1900's, Ellen was married to ___________ Ward in ___________ County, ___________. However he died sometime before 1910 and Ellen is found widowed and residing with her parents at the time of the 1910 census, seen below.
Ellen was married 2nd to Armin/Arnie/Arnnie Hugh Williams on June 3, 1914 in Ames, Story County, Iowa. Armin H. Williams (1877 - 1937) was born in Polk County, Iowa, the son of Livingston Williams and Mary E. Hale/Hall. This is found on familysearch.org.
Ellen and Armin moved briefly to Michigan, before moving to California. In the 1920, 1930 and 1940 census, records, Ellen and her family are found in Stanislaus County, California. Following is the way the family appears in the 1930 census, when they are found in Modesto, Stanislaus County, California;
Armin H Williams Head M 52 Iowa
Ellen Williams Wife F 45 Illinois
Betty Williams Daughter F 14 Michigan
Richard B Williams Son M 12 California
Catherine J Williams Daughter F 11 California
A H Williams Jr. Son M 9 California
Hall L Williams Son M 5 California
Ellen (Baird) Ward Williams died on June 19, 1954 in Modesto, Stanislaus County, California according to a site on familysearch. Ellen's mortal remains were laid in the Modesto Citizens Cemetery in Modesto, Stanislaus County, California. See her Find A Grave Memorial# 57582286.
2. Earl Melville Baird, born July 16, 1892 in Illinois. Earl served in the Unites State Army during World War I.
Earl was married to Ruth _____________. Ruth was born c. 1892/93 in Minnesota. Earl and Ruth are believed to have had one daughter;
A. Mary Ann Baird, born c. 1921 in Arizona. Mary is found residing with her mother, Ruth, in the 1930 census, seen below. Mary is then believed to have resided for a time in Litchfield, Meeker County, Minnesota.
At the time of the 1940 census, Mary Ann Baird is almost certainly the Mary Ann Baird, who is found in Modesto, Modesto Judicial Township, Stanislaus County, California;
Teddy L Hawes Head M 34 California
Mary Ann Baird Niece F 18 Arizona
Nothing more is known of Mary Ann Baird at this time.
At the time of the 1920 census, seen below, Earl and Ruth are found residing in Ward 1 of the city of Modesto, Stanislaus County, California. Earl and Ruth are believed to have been divorced in the 1920's. At the time of the 1930 census, Ruth is believed to be the Ruth H. Baird, who is found divorced and living in Los Angeles Township, Los Angeles County, California;
Ruth H Baird Head F 37 Minnesota
Mary Ann Baird Daughter F 9 Arizona
It is not known what became of Ruth (__________) Baird after the 1930 census.
Earl was married 2nd, Lolita Nellie "Lita" Sanford, who was born in 1893 in California.
At the time of the 1930 census, Earl is believed to be the Earl M. Baird found in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico;
Earl M Baird Head M 37 Illinois
Lita Baird Wife F 37 California
Lolita N. (Sanford) Baird died in Los Angeles County, California on May 8, 1931 at the age of 38, making her year of birth about 1892/93.
Earl Melville Baird was then married to Bedelia Luella _____________ (1905 - 2006).
Earl Melville Baird died on December 4, 1973 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles County, California and his mortal remains were laid in the Pomona Cemetery and Mausoleum in Pomona, Los Angeles County, California. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 143272173.
Mary H. (Parker) Baird died on March 3, 1894 and her mortal remains were laid in the French Grove Cemetery, Laura Township, Peoria County, Illinois.
Leroy Melville Baird was married 2nd to Hannah A. Elliott at Williamsfield, Knox County, Illinois on July 30, 1895. Hannah was born on September 30, 1875 in Illinois. They were the parents of three children including;
3. Russell Elliott Baird, born August 21, 1896 in Illinois. Russell was married to Helen B. ____________ (1895 - 1980). The following is found on familysearch;
Russell Elliott Baird
Event Type Death
Event Date 16 Nov 1985
Event Place Los Angeles, California, United States
Birth Date 21 Aug 1896
Birthplace Illinois
Gender Male
Mother's Name Elliott
Russell Elliott Baird died on November 21, 1986 in Los Angeles County, California and his mortal remains were laid in the Pomona Cemetery and Mausoleum in Pomona, Los Angeles County, California. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 144207688.
4. Vernon Leroy Baird, born December 7, 1899 in Knox County, Illinois. Vernon registered for the draft during WWI. At the time he registered he was a student at Modesto High School and the family appears to have been residing at 425 W. Henry in Modesto, Stanislaus County, California.
It appears that Vernon was married to Ardys Tyrell in the 1920's.
At the time of the 1930 census, Vernon and his family are found in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California;
Vernon L Baird Head M 30 Illinois
Ardys B Baird Wife F 28 Oregon
Beverlee A Baird Daughter F 6 California
Robert L Baird Son M 2 (8-5-1927) California
Richard V Baird Son M 0 California
At the time of the 1940 census, Vernon and his family are found in Modesto, Modesto Judicial Township, Stanislaus County, California;
Vernon L Baird Head M 40 Iowa
Ardys B Baird Wife F 38 Oregon
Beverley A Baird Daughter F 16 California
Robert L Baird Son M 12 California
Richard V Baird Son M 10 California
Vernon Leroy Baird died on August 14, 1986 in Santa Cruz, California and his mortal remains were laid in the _____________ Cemetery in _____________, California.
5. Rex David Baird, born December 12, 1906 in Williamsfield, Knox County, Illinois. Rex David Baird died on January 28, 1915 and his mortal remains were laid in the Pomona Cemetery and Mausoleum in Pomona, Los Angeles County, California. See his Find A Grave Memorial #144208563.
At the time of the 1900 census, Leroy and his family are found in the Village of Williamsfield, Truro Township, Knox County, Illinois;
Leroy J Baird Head M 43 Illinois
Hannah A Baird Wife F 25 Illinois
Ellen E Baird Daughter F 16 Illinois
Earl M Baird Son M 8 Illinois
Russell E Baird Son M 4 Illinois
Vernon L Baird Son M 1 Illinois
At the time of the 1910 census, Leroy and his family are found in Ward 2 of the city of Ames, Story County, Iowa. Their widowed daughter, Ellen, is residing with the, as well;
Leroy J Baid Head M 52 Illinois
Hannah A Baid Wife F 34 Illinois
Earl M Baid Son M 17 Illinois
Ellen B Ward Daughter F 25 Illinois
Russel E Baid Son M 13 Illinois
Vernon L Baid Son M 10 Illinois
Rex D Baid Son M 3 Illinois
In 1920, the Bairds are found in Modesto Ward 1, Stanislaus County, California;
Leroy J Baird Head M 62 Illinois
Hanna A Baird Wife F 44 Illinois
Vernon L Baird Son M 20 Illinois
Earl M Baird Son M 27 Illinois
Ruth H Baird Daughter-in-law F 27 Minnesota
H Marie England Niece F 16 Illinois
In the 1930 census, Leroy and Hannah are found in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California;
Le Roy J Baird Head M 72 Illinois
Hannah A Baird Wife F 54 Illinois
Hannah A. (Elliott) Baird died on August 30, 1936 and her mortal remains were laid in the Pomona Cemetery and Mausoleum in Pomona, Los Angeles County, California. See her Find A Grave Memorial# 144208315.
At the time of the 1940 census Leroy is found living with his brother-in-law and sister-in-law in Ward 2, Pomona, San Jose Judicial Township, Los Angeles County, California;
James F Elliott Head M 73 Illinois
Emma C Elliott Sister F 72 Illinois
Leroy Baird Brother-in-law M 82 Illinois
Leroy Joseph Baird died on October 28, 1943 in Stanislaus County, California.
by Baxter B. Fite III
Leroy and Mary are known to have had two children, Ellen Elizabeth Baird and Earl Melville Baird. The "Historical
Encyclopedia of Illinois" published in Chicago in 1899 tells us that, Leroy Joseph Baird was a Banker and Real Estate Dealer in Williamsfield, Illinois; Leroy was born near Williamsfield, Elba Township, Knox County, Illinois on December 16, 1857, the son of William Harison Baird and Elizabeth Jane (Farwell) Baird. Leroy was reared on his father's farm and educated in the common schools and at Hedding College, Abingdon, Knox County, Illinois. In 1880, he bought a farm which he managed for several years, finally leaving it in 1890 to engage in the banking and real estate business at Williamsfield. Leroy and Mary had two children;
1. Ellen Elizabeth Baird, born July 11, 1884 in Knox County, Illinois. In the early 1900's, Ellen was married to ___________ Ward in ___________ County, ___________. However he died sometime before 1910 and Ellen is found widowed and residing with her parents at the time of the 1910 census, seen below.
Ellen was married 2nd to Armin/Arnie/Arnnie Hugh Williams on June 3, 1914 in Ames, Story County, Iowa. Armin H. Williams (1877 - 1937) was born in Polk County, Iowa, the son of Livingston Williams and Mary E. Hale/Hall. This is found on familysearch.org.
Ellen and Armin moved briefly to Michigan, before moving to California. In the 1920, 1930 and 1940 census, records, Ellen and her family are found in Stanislaus County, California. Following is the way the family appears in the 1930 census, when they are found in Modesto, Stanislaus County, California;
Armin H Williams Head M 52 Iowa
Ellen Williams Wife F 45 Illinois
Betty Williams Daughter F 14 Michigan
Richard B Williams Son M 12 California
Catherine J Williams Daughter F 11 California
A H Williams Jr. Son M 9 California
Hall L Williams Son M 5 California
Ellen (Baird) Ward Williams died on June 19, 1954 in Modesto, Stanislaus County, California according to a site on familysearch. Ellen's mortal remains were laid in the Modesto Citizens Cemetery in Modesto, Stanislaus County, California. See her Find A Grave Memorial# 57582286.
2. Earl Melville Baird, born July 16, 1892 in Illinois. Earl served in the Unites State Army during World War I.
Earl was married to Ruth _____________. Ruth was born c. 1892/93 in Minnesota. Earl and Ruth are believed to have had one daughter;
A. Mary Ann Baird, born c. 1921 in Arizona. Mary is found residing with her mother, Ruth, in the 1930 census, seen below. Mary is then believed to have resided for a time in Litchfield, Meeker County, Minnesota.
At the time of the 1940 census, Mary Ann Baird is almost certainly the Mary Ann Baird, who is found in Modesto, Modesto Judicial Township, Stanislaus County, California;
Teddy L Hawes Head M 34 California
Mary Ann Baird Niece F 18 Arizona
Nothing more is known of Mary Ann Baird at this time.
At the time of the 1920 census, seen below, Earl and Ruth are found residing in Ward 1 of the city of Modesto, Stanislaus County, California. Earl and Ruth are believed to have been divorced in the 1920's. At the time of the 1930 census, Ruth is believed to be the Ruth H. Baird, who is found divorced and living in Los Angeles Township, Los Angeles County, California;
Ruth H Baird Head F 37 Minnesota
Mary Ann Baird Daughter F 9 Arizona
It is not known what became of Ruth (__________) Baird after the 1930 census.
Earl was married 2nd, Lolita Nellie "Lita" Sanford, who was born in 1893 in California.
At the time of the 1930 census, Earl is believed to be the Earl M. Baird found in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico;
Earl M Baird Head M 37 Illinois
Lita Baird Wife F 37 California
Lolita N. (Sanford) Baird died in Los Angeles County, California on May 8, 1931 at the age of 38, making her year of birth about 1892/93.
Earl Melville Baird was then married to Bedelia Luella _____________ (1905 - 2006).
Earl Melville Baird died on December 4, 1973 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles County, California and his mortal remains were laid in the Pomona Cemetery and Mausoleum in Pomona, Los Angeles County, California. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 143272173.
Mary H. (Parker) Baird died on March 3, 1894 and her mortal remains were laid in the French Grove Cemetery, Laura Township, Peoria County, Illinois.
Leroy Melville Baird was married 2nd to Hannah A. Elliott at Williamsfield, Knox County, Illinois on July 30, 1895. Hannah was born on September 30, 1875 in Illinois. They were the parents of three children including;
3. Russell Elliott Baird, born August 21, 1896 in Illinois. Russell was married to Helen B. ____________ (1895 - 1980). The following is found on familysearch;
Russell Elliott Baird
Event Type Death
Event Date 16 Nov 1985
Event Place Los Angeles, California, United States
Birth Date 21 Aug 1896
Birthplace Illinois
Gender Male
Mother's Name Elliott
Russell Elliott Baird died on November 21, 1986 in Los Angeles County, California and his mortal remains were laid in the Pomona Cemetery and Mausoleum in Pomona, Los Angeles County, California. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 144207688.
4. Vernon Leroy Baird, born December 7, 1899 in Knox County, Illinois. Vernon registered for the draft during WWI. At the time he registered he was a student at Modesto High School and the family appears to have been residing at 425 W. Henry in Modesto, Stanislaus County, California.
It appears that Vernon was married to Ardys Tyrell in the 1920's.
At the time of the 1930 census, Vernon and his family are found in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California;
Vernon L Baird Head M 30 Illinois
Ardys B Baird Wife F 28 Oregon
Beverlee A Baird Daughter F 6 California
Robert L Baird Son M 2 (8-5-1927) California
Richard V Baird Son M 0 California
At the time of the 1940 census, Vernon and his family are found in Modesto, Modesto Judicial Township, Stanislaus County, California;
Vernon L Baird Head M 40 Iowa
Ardys B Baird Wife F 38 Oregon
Beverley A Baird Daughter F 16 California
Robert L Baird Son M 12 California
Richard V Baird Son M 10 California
Vernon Leroy Baird died on August 14, 1986 in Santa Cruz, California and his mortal remains were laid in the _____________ Cemetery in _____________, California.
5. Rex David Baird, born December 12, 1906 in Williamsfield, Knox County, Illinois. Rex David Baird died on January 28, 1915 and his mortal remains were laid in the Pomona Cemetery and Mausoleum in Pomona, Los Angeles County, California. See his Find A Grave Memorial #144208563.
At the time of the 1900 census, Leroy and his family are found in the Village of Williamsfield, Truro Township, Knox County, Illinois;
Leroy J Baird Head M 43 Illinois
Hannah A Baird Wife F 25 Illinois
Ellen E Baird Daughter F 16 Illinois
Earl M Baird Son M 8 Illinois
Russell E Baird Son M 4 Illinois
Vernon L Baird Son M 1 Illinois
At the time of the 1910 census, Leroy and his family are found in Ward 2 of the city of Ames, Story County, Iowa. Their widowed daughter, Ellen, is residing with the, as well;
Leroy J Baid Head M 52 Illinois
Hannah A Baid Wife F 34 Illinois
Earl M Baid Son M 17 Illinois
Ellen B Ward Daughter F 25 Illinois
Russel E Baid Son M 13 Illinois
Vernon L Baid Son M 10 Illinois
Rex D Baid Son M 3 Illinois
In 1920, the Bairds are found in Modesto Ward 1, Stanislaus County, California;
Leroy J Baird Head M 62 Illinois
Hanna A Baird Wife F 44 Illinois
Vernon L Baird Son M 20 Illinois
Earl M Baird Son M 27 Illinois
Ruth H Baird Daughter-in-law F 27 Minnesota
H Marie England Niece F 16 Illinois
In the 1930 census, Leroy and Hannah are found in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California;
Le Roy J Baird Head M 72 Illinois
Hannah A Baird Wife F 54 Illinois
Hannah A. (Elliott) Baird died on August 30, 1936 and her mortal remains were laid in the Pomona Cemetery and Mausoleum in Pomona, Los Angeles County, California. See her Find A Grave Memorial# 144208315.
At the time of the 1940 census Leroy is found living with his brother-in-law and sister-in-law in Ward 2, Pomona, San Jose Judicial Township, Los Angeles County, California;
James F Elliott Head M 73 Illinois
Emma C Elliott Sister F 72 Illinois
Leroy Baird Brother-in-law M 82 Illinois
Leroy Joseph Baird died on October 28, 1943 in Stanislaus County, California.
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