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1847–1868

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Birth Date
17 July 1860
Death Date
30 August 1924
Gender
Male
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James Robertson Baird

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  • James was indirectly listed in the company roster in William Chipman's notebook under his father John Baird. 

    More research is needed to confirm James's birth date. Date listed reflects family tradition from Family Tree at FamilySearch.org and data from James's death certificate.

William Henry Chipman Company (1866)

  • Age at Departure: 5

Traveled with

  • Elizabeth Baird (Age: 40)
  • John Baird (Age: 39)
  • Robert Marshall Baird (Age: 20)
  • William Baird (Age: 16)
  • Ann Campbell Baird (Age: 14)
  • Elizabeth Baird (Age: 11)

Sources

  • 1900 United States Federal Census
  • New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957.
  • "Obituaries. Business Houses Close for J. R. Baird Funeral," Deseret News, 4 September 1924, 5.
  • "Passenger List: of Cap. W. Chipman's Train," Deseret News, 26 September 1866, 5.
  • Perpetual Emigrating Fund, Financial Accounts 1849-1886, Ledger B, p. 309.
  • Saints By Sea: Latter-day Saint Immigration to America
  • Utah Death Certificate Index, 1905-1967.
  • William H. Chipman notebook, 1866.