John William Baird1
M, b. 11 August 1871, d. 1 December 1940
John William Baird|b. 11 Aug 1871\nd. 1 Dec 1940|p544.htm|Joseph Alvin Baird|b. 23 Aug 1830\nd. 10 Oct 1906|p57.htm|Mary Ann Elizabeth Hipp|b. 3 Nov 1841\nd. 18 Aug 1894|p58.htm|James I. Baird|b. c 1797\nd. 10 Oct 1848|p545.htm|Susan McAllister|b. 17 May 1807\nd. 1877|p550.htm|Samuel L. Hipp Sr.|b. 21 Jul 1814\nd. 18 Jul 1846|p451.htm|Meeky East|b. 21 Dec 1814\nd. 1 Feb 1874|p400.htm|
John William Baird was born 11 August 1871 in Pike County, Arkansas.2 John William Baird was commonly known as Shorty Baird. He was the son of Joseph Alvin Baird and Mary Ann Elizabeth Hipp. John William Baird married Odessa Duke circa 1892..3 John William Baird married Mary Etta (Long) (Peters) McCormick..1 John William Baird moved to a residence on Route 3 in Clovis, Curry County, New Mexico, circa 1928.4 He married Arvil E. __?__..4 John William Baird was a WPA laborer and a farmer in Curry County, New Mexico.4 He died on 1 December 1940 at Clovis Memorial Hospital in Clovis, Curry County, New Mexico, of injuries from an automobile accident at 4:30 PM.
He was buried on 4 December 1940 in Clovis, Curry County, New Mexico.4
SALVATION ARMY MAN KILLED
IN CAR ACCIDENT SUNDAY
J. W. Baird Succumbs To Heavy Injuries Received
J. W. (Billie) Baird, 60, Sergeant Major in the Salvation Army unit here, died late yuesterday of injuries received shortly after noon Sunday when the car in which he was riding was crashed into by another two miles south of the city.
Baird died at Memorial Hospital where his injuries were described as "numerous" among them a badly fractured right leg and head injuries.
Baird, according to a witness was driving south and was making a turn off the highway into a side road, when a car drived by Arnold Afee, of clovis, crashed into the side of Baird's car, demolishing the machine. Baird's car was hit mid-section, said Capt. A. P. Winston, state police, who said Agee was held blameless in the accident. Baird apparently failed to indicate his intention to turn across the highway.
J. W. Hanners, of Clayton, a witness to the accident, brought Baird to the hospital here.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at the Presbyterian church, with Capt. Jan Hoogstadt, of the Army, conducting. Baird is survived by his widow, and a 14-year-old daughter, Billie. Steed Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Baird has been a resident of this region for about 12 years.4
IN CAR ACCIDENT SUNDAY
J. W. Baird Succumbs To Heavy Injuries Received
J. W. (Billie) Baird, 60, Sergeant Major in the Salvation Army unit here, died late yuesterday of injuries received shortly after noon Sunday when the car in which he was riding was crashed into by another two miles south of the city.
Baird died at Memorial Hospital where his injuries were described as "numerous" among them a badly fractured right leg and head injuries.
Baird, according to a witness was driving south and was making a turn off the highway into a side road, when a car drived by Arnold Afee, of clovis, crashed into the side of Baird's car, demolishing the machine. Baird's car was hit mid-section, said Capt. A. P. Winston, state police, who said Agee was held blameless in the accident. Baird apparently failed to indicate his intention to turn across the highway.
J. W. Hanners, of Clayton, a witness to the accident, brought Baird to the hospital here.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at the Presbyterian church, with Capt. Jan Hoogstadt, of the Army, conducting. Baird is survived by his widow, and a 14-year-old daughter, Billie. Steed Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Baird has been a resident of this region for about 12 years.4
He was buried on 4 December 1940 in Clovis, Curry County, New Mexico.4Child of John William Baird and Mary Etta Long
- Billie Baird1
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