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James Baird (1802-1876)

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James Baird (1802-1876), ironmaster

1802 Born in Monkland, son of Alexander Baird and Jean Moffat[1]

1826 With his father and brothers leased coalfields at Sunnyside, Hollandhirst and New Gartsherrie.

1828 Leased ironstone deposits at Cairnhill

1830 Assumed active management of the business, William Baird and Co

Expanded the business with coalmines and ironworks at Ayr, Dumbarton, Stirling and Cumberland.

1841 Jane Baird 70, lived in Gartsherrie House with James Baird 35, Iron Master, David Baird 20, Iron Master[2]

1851 MP for Falkirk

1852 Married Charlotte Lockhart

Outlived his 7 brothers

1856 Inherited his brother Robert's estates.

1857 retired from Parliament and devoted himself to religion

1859 Married Isabella Agnew.

1876 Died in Cambusdoon, Ayr[3]


See Also

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Sources of Information

  1. ↑ BMD
  2. ↑ 1841 census
  3. ↑ National probate index
  • Dictionary of National Biography
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