OBIT: William BAIRD, 1899, Frankstown Township, Blair County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by JRB Copyright 2007. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/blair/ _________________________________________ LOCAL BREVITIES. William Baird, of Frankstown township, died at his home yesterday of consumption. He was aged 33 years and leaves a wife and one child. The funeral arrangements will be announced later. Morning Tribune, Monday, October 16, 1899 HOLLIDAYSBURG HAPPENINGS. The funeral services of the late William C. Baird will be held at the home, in Frankstown, this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Interment will be made in the Geeseytown cemetery. Morning Tribune, Tuesday, October 17, 1899 FRANKSTOWN FACTS. On Sunday evening at 7 o'clock Mr. William C. Baird died at his home. Mr. Baird, whose death has been previously noted in the Tribune, was aged 25 years, 10 months and 8 days. Besides his wife and one daughter, he is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Baird, and the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. Porter Fonner, of Hollidaysburg, Harry Baird, of Frankstown, Miss Frances and George at home. To the bereaved ones we extend condolences and commend them to the consolations of divine love and power. Interment in the Geeseytown cemetery this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Morning Tribune, Wednesday, October 18, 1899