Aged 53 years, 4 months and 11 days
Andrew was the son of William and Maria Baird. He married Edna Smith in 1860 in Kankakee, Illinois. They were the parents of 6 children: Marion, Alice, Willis, Grace Venice (Winfield Rodman), and two who died in infancy.
Dec 16, 1892 - Carroll Sentinel - A.J. Baird died at his home three miles west of the city Friday morning at 6 o'clock, surrounded by his family and a few of his most intimate neighbors. The deceased had been ill for about a week previous to his death. During the sickness of Wm. Pratt Jr. which terminated fatally Friday, previous Mr. Baird was untiring in his attendance at his bed and did all he could to assist the patient in his last struggle with the grim reaper.
During this time he contracted a severe cold which rapidly developed into the most malignant type of pneumonia and grew worse from the very inception of the disease. Medical aid was secured and all that was possible was done to stay the ravages of the disease which was making such fearful inroads on his constitution but to no avail and this morning just as the darkness of night was changing to the coming dawn the overwrought and tired out system gave way, the brittle thread of life was broken, the spirit had taken its flight and all that remained was of the earth earthy. The golden chord was severed and the family knelt about the couch of the dead and breathed a quiet benediction while the silence was broken only by the heartfelt sobs of the bereaved family.
His brother Cornelius and wife of Independence had been summoned by telegraph and arrived at the home of the bereaved family an hour after his death. Mr. Baird was one of the oldest settlers in this community, having located on the farm at an early date in the history of this part of the country, where he had remained ever since and by hard work and good business ability had succeeded in collecting a good share of this world's effect. His farm and buildings are models that any farmer can well pattern after. He was a devout member of the Presbyterian church in this city and few Sundays passed without his being in attendance.
The deceased leaves a loving wife and four children to mourn his loss. The funeral of Mr. Baird occurred Sunday, the cortege leaving the home of the deceased at 1 and arrived at the Presbyterian church at 2 o'clock. The casket was taken from the hearse and placed in front of the altar, Rev. Dr. Folsom delivered an able sermon which was listened to by a large audience which filled the church to overflowing and many were unable to gain admittance. The service at the church was very impressive and the kind words of the pastor fell deep into many hearts who had known the deceased and had learned to admire him for his honest conviction and sterling worth.
It is seldom that so deep a feeling of sorrow is manifested at the bier of a quiet, unassuming man who was followed the every day pursuits of life, as was shown on this occasion. During the entire services a bond of sympathy bound the hearts of everyone present and enlisted their tears and their sorrow for the afflicted family that was called upon to mourn the loss of this noble man who was cut down in the prime of life while performing his duty to his God and his fellow man.
At the conclusion of the services an opportunity was given for the friends and relatives to view the remains. For more than half an hour a sad and solemn procession filed by each one passing for an instant as he approached the open coffin and took a long farewell view of the familiar face of the man who a little over a week ago was resplendent in health and buoyant in hope and spirit.
After the friends of the departed had reviewed the remains the family gathered around the bier and a heart that would not have been touched by the piteous wailing of the bereaved wife would have been stone. Every eye in all that vast audience was filled with tears as she pleaded to be left alone by the side of the dead. The remains were then conveyed to the cemetery, followed by a long line of sorrowing friends and the body was laid to rest until the last great day.
Andrew O. Baird was born July 13, 1839, in Jefferson county, N.Y., where he remained until 1854, when his parents with the family of six boys and one girl moved to Illinois. They were descendants of the sturdy sons of Scotland, who emigrated to this country at an early date and have been among the foremost in helping to build up this republic.
Of the six boys, four are still living, his only sister is the wife of Simon Burgan and lives near Carrollton in this county. He was married in 1860 in Illinois and moved to this county to the farm where he died in 1875. Four children were born to them: Marion, the oldest is married and lives at Auburn; Alice, the wife of L.B. Powers; and Willis and little Grace, who are at home.
At the age of 21 he made a confession of faith and united with the Presbyterian church and has ever since been an honest and sincere member. For the past 14 years he has been an elder at this church and during all these years has been one of the most zealous workers for the interest of the congregation of which he was a member. His loss will be mourned by all who knew him for Mr. Baird was one of God's noblest men and made the world better for his having lived in it.
Andrew was the son of William and Maria Baird. He married Edna Smith in 1860 in Kankakee, Illinois. They were the parents of 6 children: Marion, Alice, Willis, Grace Venice (Winfield Rodman), and two who died in infancy.
Dec 16, 1892 - Carroll Sentinel - A.J. Baird died at his home three miles west of the city Friday morning at 6 o'clock, surrounded by his family and a few of his most intimate neighbors. The deceased had been ill for about a week previous to his death. During the sickness of Wm. Pratt Jr. which terminated fatally Friday, previous Mr. Baird was untiring in his attendance at his bed and did all he could to assist the patient in his last struggle with the grim reaper.
During this time he contracted a severe cold which rapidly developed into the most malignant type of pneumonia and grew worse from the very inception of the disease. Medical aid was secured and all that was possible was done to stay the ravages of the disease which was making such fearful inroads on his constitution but to no avail and this morning just as the darkness of night was changing to the coming dawn the overwrought and tired out system gave way, the brittle thread of life was broken, the spirit had taken its flight and all that remained was of the earth earthy. The golden chord was severed and the family knelt about the couch of the dead and breathed a quiet benediction while the silence was broken only by the heartfelt sobs of the bereaved family.
His brother Cornelius and wife of Independence had been summoned by telegraph and arrived at the home of the bereaved family an hour after his death. Mr. Baird was one of the oldest settlers in this community, having located on the farm at an early date in the history of this part of the country, where he had remained ever since and by hard work and good business ability had succeeded in collecting a good share of this world's effect. His farm and buildings are models that any farmer can well pattern after. He was a devout member of the Presbyterian church in this city and few Sundays passed without his being in attendance.
The deceased leaves a loving wife and four children to mourn his loss. The funeral of Mr. Baird occurred Sunday, the cortege leaving the home of the deceased at 1 and arrived at the Presbyterian church at 2 o'clock. The casket was taken from the hearse and placed in front of the altar, Rev. Dr. Folsom delivered an able sermon which was listened to by a large audience which filled the church to overflowing and many were unable to gain admittance. The service at the church was very impressive and the kind words of the pastor fell deep into many hearts who had known the deceased and had learned to admire him for his honest conviction and sterling worth.
It is seldom that so deep a feeling of sorrow is manifested at the bier of a quiet, unassuming man who was followed the every day pursuits of life, as was shown on this occasion. During the entire services a bond of sympathy bound the hearts of everyone present and enlisted their tears and their sorrow for the afflicted family that was called upon to mourn the loss of this noble man who was cut down in the prime of life while performing his duty to his God and his fellow man.
At the conclusion of the services an opportunity was given for the friends and relatives to view the remains. For more than half an hour a sad and solemn procession filed by each one passing for an instant as he approached the open coffin and took a long farewell view of the familiar face of the man who a little over a week ago was resplendent in health and buoyant in hope and spirit.
After the friends of the departed had reviewed the remains the family gathered around the bier and a heart that would not have been touched by the piteous wailing of the bereaved wife would have been stone. Every eye in all that vast audience was filled with tears as she pleaded to be left alone by the side of the dead. The remains were then conveyed to the cemetery, followed by a long line of sorrowing friends and the body was laid to rest until the last great day.
Andrew O. Baird was born July 13, 1839, in Jefferson county, N.Y., where he remained until 1854, when his parents with the family of six boys and one girl moved to Illinois. They were descendants of the sturdy sons of Scotland, who emigrated to this country at an early date and have been among the foremost in helping to build up this republic.
Of the six boys, four are still living, his only sister is the wife of Simon Burgan and lives near Carrollton in this county. He was married in 1860 in Illinois and moved to this county to the farm where he died in 1875. Four children were born to them: Marion, the oldest is married and lives at Auburn; Alice, the wife of L.B. Powers; and Willis and little Grace, who are at home.
At the age of 21 he made a confession of faith and united with the Presbyterian church and has ever since been an honest and sincere member. For the past 14 years he has been an elder at this church and during all these years has been one of the most zealous workers for the interest of the congregation of which he was a member. His loss will be mourned by all who knew him for Mr. Baird was one of God's noblest men and made the world better for his having lived in it.
Aged 53 years, 4 months and 11 days
Andrew was the son of William and Maria Baird. He married Edna Smith in 1860 in Kankakee, Illinois. They were the parents of 6 children: Marion, Alice, Willis, Grace Venice (Winfield Rodman), and two who died in infancy.
Dec 16, 1892 - Carroll Sentinel - A.J. Baird died at his home three miles west of the city Friday morning at 6 o'clock, surrounded by his family and a few of his most intimate neighbors. The deceased had been ill for about a week previous to his death. During the sickness of Wm. Pratt Jr. which terminated fatally Friday, previous Mr. Baird was untiring in his attendance at his bed and did all he could to assist the patient in his last struggle with the grim reaper.
During this time he contracted a severe cold which rapidly developed into the most malignant type of pneumonia and grew worse from the very inception of the disease. Medical aid was secured and all that was possible was done to stay the ravages of the disease which was making such fearful inroads on his constitution but to no avail and this morning just as the darkness of night was changing to the coming dawn the overwrought and tired out system gave way, the brittle thread of life was broken, the spirit had taken its flight and all that remained was of the earth earthy. The golden chord was severed and the family knelt about the couch of the dead and breathed a quiet benediction while the silence was broken only by the heartfelt sobs of the bereaved family.
His brother Cornelius and wife of Independence had been summoned by telegraph and arrived at the home of the bereaved family an hour after his death. Mr. Baird was one of the oldest settlers in this community, having located on the farm at an early date in the history of this part of the country, where he had remained ever since and by hard work and good business ability had succeeded in collecting a good share of this world's effect. His farm and buildings are models that any farmer can well pattern after. He was a devout member of the Presbyterian church in this city and few Sundays passed without his being in attendance.
The deceased leaves a loving wife and four children to mourn his loss. The funeral of Mr. Baird occurred Sunday, the cortege leaving the home of the deceased at 1 and arrived at the Presbyterian church at 2 o'clock. The casket was taken from the hearse and placed in front of the altar, Rev. Dr. Folsom delivered an able sermon which was listened to by a large audience which filled the church to overflowing and many were unable to gain admittance. The service at the church was very impressive and the kind words of the pastor fell deep into many hearts who had known the deceased and had learned to admire him for his honest conviction and sterling worth.
It is seldom that so deep a feeling of sorrow is manifested at the bier of a quiet, unassuming man who was followed the every day pursuits of life, as was shown on this occasion. During the entire services a bond of sympathy bound the hearts of everyone present and enlisted their tears and their sorrow for the afflicted family that was called upon to mourn the loss of this noble man who was cut down in the prime of life while performing his duty to his God and his fellow man.
At the conclusion of the services an opportunity was given for the friends and relatives to view the remains. For more than half an hour a sad and solemn procession filed by each one passing for an instant as he approached the open coffin and took a long farewell view of the familiar face of the man who a little over a week ago was resplendent in health and buoyant in hope and spirit.
After the friends of the departed had reviewed the remains the family gathered around the bier and a heart that would not have been touched by the piteous wailing of the bereaved wife would have been stone. Every eye in all that vast audience was filled with tears as she pleaded to be left alone by the side of the dead. The remains were then conveyed to the cemetery, followed by a long line of sorrowing friends and the body was laid to rest until the last great day.
Andrew O. Baird was born July 13, 1839, in Jefferson county, N.Y., where he remained until 1854, when his parents with the family of six boys and one girl moved to Illinois. They were descendants of the sturdy sons of Scotland, who emigrated to this country at an early date and have been among the foremost in helping to build up this republic.
Of the six boys, four are still living, his only sister is the wife of Simon Burgan and lives near Carrollton in this county. He was married in 1860 in Illinois and moved to this county to the farm where he died in 1875. Four children were born to them: Marion, the oldest is married and lives at Auburn; Alice, the wife of L.B. Powers; and Willis and little Grace, who are at home.
At the age of 21 he made a confession of faith and united with the Presbyterian church and has ever since been an honest and sincere member. For the past 14 years he has been an elder at this church and during all these years has been one of the most zealous workers for the interest of the congregation of which he was a member. His loss will be mourned by all who knew him for Mr. Baird was one of God's noblest men and made the world better for his having lived in it.
Andrew was the son of William and Maria Baird. He married Edna Smith in 1860 in Kankakee, Illinois. They were the parents of 6 children: Marion, Alice, Willis, Grace Venice (Winfield Rodman), and two who died in infancy.
Dec 16, 1892 - Carroll Sentinel - A.J. Baird died at his home three miles west of the city Friday morning at 6 o'clock, surrounded by his family and a few of his most intimate neighbors. The deceased had been ill for about a week previous to his death. During the sickness of Wm. Pratt Jr. which terminated fatally Friday, previous Mr. Baird was untiring in his attendance at his bed and did all he could to assist the patient in his last struggle with the grim reaper.
During this time he contracted a severe cold which rapidly developed into the most malignant type of pneumonia and grew worse from the very inception of the disease. Medical aid was secured and all that was possible was done to stay the ravages of the disease which was making such fearful inroads on his constitution but to no avail and this morning just as the darkness of night was changing to the coming dawn the overwrought and tired out system gave way, the brittle thread of life was broken, the spirit had taken its flight and all that remained was of the earth earthy. The golden chord was severed and the family knelt about the couch of the dead and breathed a quiet benediction while the silence was broken only by the heartfelt sobs of the bereaved family.
His brother Cornelius and wife of Independence had been summoned by telegraph and arrived at the home of the bereaved family an hour after his death. Mr. Baird was one of the oldest settlers in this community, having located on the farm at an early date in the history of this part of the country, where he had remained ever since and by hard work and good business ability had succeeded in collecting a good share of this world's effect. His farm and buildings are models that any farmer can well pattern after. He was a devout member of the Presbyterian church in this city and few Sundays passed without his being in attendance.
The deceased leaves a loving wife and four children to mourn his loss. The funeral of Mr. Baird occurred Sunday, the cortege leaving the home of the deceased at 1 and arrived at the Presbyterian church at 2 o'clock. The casket was taken from the hearse and placed in front of the altar, Rev. Dr. Folsom delivered an able sermon which was listened to by a large audience which filled the church to overflowing and many were unable to gain admittance. The service at the church was very impressive and the kind words of the pastor fell deep into many hearts who had known the deceased and had learned to admire him for his honest conviction and sterling worth.
It is seldom that so deep a feeling of sorrow is manifested at the bier of a quiet, unassuming man who was followed the every day pursuits of life, as was shown on this occasion. During the entire services a bond of sympathy bound the hearts of everyone present and enlisted their tears and their sorrow for the afflicted family that was called upon to mourn the loss of this noble man who was cut down in the prime of life while performing his duty to his God and his fellow man.
At the conclusion of the services an opportunity was given for the friends and relatives to view the remains. For more than half an hour a sad and solemn procession filed by each one passing for an instant as he approached the open coffin and took a long farewell view of the familiar face of the man who a little over a week ago was resplendent in health and buoyant in hope and spirit.
After the friends of the departed had reviewed the remains the family gathered around the bier and a heart that would not have been touched by the piteous wailing of the bereaved wife would have been stone. Every eye in all that vast audience was filled with tears as she pleaded to be left alone by the side of the dead. The remains were then conveyed to the cemetery, followed by a long line of sorrowing friends and the body was laid to rest until the last great day.
Andrew O. Baird was born July 13, 1839, in Jefferson county, N.Y., where he remained until 1854, when his parents with the family of six boys and one girl moved to Illinois. They were descendants of the sturdy sons of Scotland, who emigrated to this country at an early date and have been among the foremost in helping to build up this republic.
Of the six boys, four are still living, his only sister is the wife of Simon Burgan and lives near Carrollton in this county. He was married in 1860 in Illinois and moved to this county to the farm where he died in 1875. Four children were born to them: Marion, the oldest is married and lives at Auburn; Alice, the wife of L.B. Powers; and Willis and little Grace, who are at home.
At the age of 21 he made a confession of faith and united with the Presbyterian church and has ever since been an honest and sincere member. For the past 14 years he has been an elder at this church and during all these years has been one of the most zealous workers for the interest of the congregation of which he was a member. His loss will be mourned by all who knew him for Mr. Baird was one of God's noblest men and made the world better for his having lived in it.
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