James Laird
The family sailed to America in 1856 on the ship Thornton.
Born in Boneybefore, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Ireland
1825 December 25
Mother
Sarah Barr
Father
Edward Laird
Date Details
Occurred On 1825 December 25
Baptized by William McGhie
1845 February 5 (Age 19)
Married Mary Rainey
1847 August 20 (Age 21)
Served in British Mission
1853 – 1856 (Age 27) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Location Served
Scotland
Date Details
Started On 1853
Called
Ended On 1856
Released
Traveled in James G. Willie Company (1856)
1856 July 15 – November 9 (Age 30) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
Date Details
Started On 1856 July 15
Joined Company
Ended On 1856 November 9
Company Arrived
Died
1884 September 6 (Age 58)
Media
James Laird (1825 - 1884) Profile
James Laird (1825 - 1884) Profile