Jane R Baird (abt. 1862 - 1928)

Born about 1862 in Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom [uncertain]

Descendants

Died 1928 at about age 66 in West Coast, New Zealand

Biography

Jane R was born about 1862. She was a native of Ayr, Scotland; and came to the West Coast of New Zealand around 1880, settling at Kokatahi. ^[1]

She passed away 27 October 1928 age 66 at her residence, Lower Kokatahi. There were six children: ^{[1] [2]}

• John Baird (Rotomanu)
• Matthew Baird (Kokatahi)
• Mrs. C. H. Rose (Greymouth)
• Mrs. M. Dixon (Kokatahi)
• Miss C. Baird (Lower Kokatahi)
• Miss J. Baird (Lower Kokatahi)

Research Notes

Possible marriage: 1880 in Dennistown, Glasgow: ^[3]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} 1928 Newspaper: "Papers Past, National Library of New Zealand"
   Hokitika Guardian, 29 October 1928, Page 4
   Papers Past Article (accessed 8 March 2024)
2. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #182500740
3. ↑ Marriage Registration: "Statutory Register of Marriages"
   National Records of Scotland, Ref: 644/3/339
   ScotlandsPeople (accessed 8 March 2024)
   Matthew Baird marriage to Jane Baird registered 1880 in Dennistoun.

• Death Index (New Zealand Government, Historical Death Index : accessed 8 March 2024), Index entry for Jane Baird; Date of Birth/Age at Death: 66Y; Registration Number: 1928/8783