Laird Family Records -- Randolph County, AR
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John William LAIRD, b. 1856 Randolph County AR, son of James M. LAIRD (b. 
1831 TN) and Minerva or Mary Ann JOHNSON (b. 1835 Weakley County TN).

Married Martha Ann KING, dau. of Levi KING (b. 1823 TN) and Ruthann Matilda 
MOORE (b. 1838 KY).

I stumbled upon this very old news clipping online which reads as follows:
John W. Laird was born in Randolph County in 1856, and was reared at the home 
of his parents receiving his education in the common schools. In early life 
he learned the shingle-maker's trade, and in 1879 was united in marriage with 
Martha King. Three children have been born to this union: James L., 
Margaret A. and Nettie C. In 1881 Mr. Laird located on a farm in Dunklin 
County, MO but soon returned to Bollinger County and purchased a farm on 
which he still resides. In the spring of 1888 he was elected road 
commissioner of Liberty Township, of that county. Mr. Laird has travelled 
considerably, is industrious and well respected, and is one of the rising 
young men of the county.