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- aka Jim. James homesteaded on SE Section 20, Township 12, Range 23, West 2nd Meridian (from Archives of Canada) at Rouleau, Saskatchewan, Canada in 1904 (Annie Emma (Baird) Hagerty said Hearne). The Village of Avonlea started while he was there and was a mile from his farm. In 1908 moved to Lumsden, Saskatchewan, Canada after getting married and farmed three miles south of Lumsden. Moved to Keystown, Saskatchewan in 1931 and farmed there. He also farmed a quarter section north west of Lumsden. James lost horses during the 1930's because of the drought. He used to support the horses so they would stay on their feet by a big belt under their stomachs, tied to the ceiling. In 1945 they retired to 1040 Retallack Street, Regina, Saskatchewan. Celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary in 1958 with a reception and family dinner at the home of their son John W. Baird. Their bridesmaid, Mrs. E. Morton of Gibbs and best man, Ernest Baird of Saskatoon were in attendance as well as all members of their family. Buried in Christus Garden, Lot 347, Grave C-2 Regina Memorial Gardens.
Saskatchewan Homestead Records, Archives of Saskatchewan Microfilm R8.619 Patent Application 834263:
James Alexander Baird, 23, Strasburg, Sask., British Subject. Application for Patent for SE 20-12-23 W2.
Obtained entry to homestead 29 January 1904. (Supplementary application for Entry to Homestead by James A. Baird of Park River, N. Dak. on 29 January 1904. Previous applicant was Wm. R. Forney). Lived there 1 June 1904 - 10 December 1904; 1 May 1905 - 15 December 1905; 1 May 1906 - 21 January 1907. Was single. In 1904 broke 15 acres. In 1905 broke additional 60 acres and had 15 acres in crop. In 1906 broke additional 45 acres and had 75 acres in crop. In 1904 & 1905 had 3 horses, in 1906 & 1907 had 5 horses. In 1907 had a frame house 12' X 22', $117, a frame stable 16' X 24', 2 granaries and a well. Application signed and sworn 31 January 1907 in Milestone, Sask., Land Agent recommendation 16 February 1907 in Regina, Sask., Accepted in Ottawa 5 March 1907. Sworn statements by G. Holmes and O.G. Cornwell on 31 January 1907 in Milestone, that James Alexander Baird had lived on and improved the property as stated. Mr. W.R. Forney attempted on 16 April 1914 to get the property back. James Alexander Baird had his original homestead on SE 18-12-23 W2 and abandoned it.
MR. AND MRS. J.A. BAIRD CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Baird, 1040 Retallack Street celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Dec. 30, 1958 at the home of their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Baird. A reception was held in the afternoon followed by a family dinner.
Mrs. E. Morton and Mrs. Ernest Baird were in charge of the register and performing the tea honors were Mrs. J. Bell, Mrs. W. Blackstock, and Mrs. P. McTavish. Serving were Mrs. W. Downie, Mrs. N. Penfold, Mrs. E. Fraser, Mrs. C. Glendinning. Mrs. W. Glendinning, Mrs. L. Hart and Mrs. D. Bryden.
The table was beautifully arranged with a lace cloth and centered with a three tiered wedding cake embedded in gold tuile with gold tapers on either side. Mrs. Baird wore a two piece midnight blue dress with a corsage of Talisman roses.
The honored couple were presented with gold watches from the family together with numerous other gifts and flowers. All members of the family were present. They are Mrs. J. (Mary) Barmby of Lang; John of Regina; Mrs. A. (Annie) Haggerty of Moose Jaw; Norman of Radisson; and Mrs. A. (Fannie) Harvey of Regina. There are 11 grandchildren.
Special guests were Mrs. E. Morton of Gibbs and Ernest Baird of Saskatoon, bridesmaid and bestman at the wedding 50 years ago.
Mr. and Mrs. Baird were married Dec. 23, 1908 at Gibbs and they farmed in the Lumsden and Keystown districts until they retired in 1945 to Regina.
Out-of-town guests came from Gibbs, Kenaston, Lang, Lumsden, Moose Jaw, Radisson, Saskatoon, Stony Beach, Strasbourg and Pense.
The Leader Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, Thursday, January 3, 1963, Page 10
BAIRD RITES SATURDAY
Funeral Services for James Alexander Baird, 78 of 1040 Retallack, who died Thursday, will be held in Speers Funeral Chapel Saturday at 3:30 p.m. with Rev. W.J. Moore officiating. Burial will be in Regina, Memorial Gardens.
Born in Park River, N.D., Mr. Bard moved to Lumsden in 1904 to farm. In 1908 he married the former Carrie Greenfield.
In 1913 he moved to Keystown where he farmed until retiring to Regina in 1945.
Mr. Baird is survived by his wife, two sons, John, Suite 6, 1610 Alexander and Norman, Meadow Lake; three daughters, Mrs. J.H. Barmby, Lang; Mrs. Archie Hagerty, Moose Jaw; and Mrs. Arthur Harvey, 1412 Grey; a sister, Miss Agnes Baird, Lumsden and 11 grandchildren.
The Leader Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, Friday, January 4, 1963, Page 30
BAIRD - Thursday, January 3, James Alexander, age 78 years, dearly beloved husband of Mrs. Carrie Baird, 1040 Retallack St. Mr. Baird is survived by his wife, two sons, John, Ste 6, 1610 Alexandra St., Norman, Meadow Lake, Sask., three daughters, Mrs. J.H. (Mary) Barmby, Lang, Sask., Mrs. A. (Annie) Haggerty, Moose Jaw, Sask., Mrs. A. (Fannie) Harvey, 1112 Grey St., and eleven grandchildren; one sister, Miss Agnes Baird, Lumsden, Sask. Funeral service will be held at Speers Funeral Chapel, 2136 College Ave., Saturday, January 5th at 3:30 p.m., Rev. W.J. Moore will officiate with interment in Regina Memorial Gardens.
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