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William H. Laird 1815–1861 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt 1815

Birth Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 1861

Death Location: Philadelphia , Pennsylvania

Father: William Laird

Mother: Martha Unknown

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Walton

Children(s): Elizabeth Laird, Howard Laird, William Laird, Clara Laird, Martha Laird, Henry Laird, Joseph Laird, Edward Laird

William H. Laird was born in 1815 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the child of William Laird And Martha Ann Unknown. In 1850, William H. Laird resided in Philadelphia Upper Delaware Ward, Philadelphia, Pe. In 1860, William H. Laird was employed in Philadelphia , Pennsylvania. William H. Laird married Elizabeth Walton, and had children including Clara Laird, Edward Laird, Elizabeth Lizzie Laird, Henry Clay Laird, Howard Laird, Joseph Laird, Martha A Laird, William H Laird. William H. Laird passed away in 1861 in Philadelphia , Pennsylvania.

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Biography

  • William H. Laird was born in 1815 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the child of William Laird And Martha Ann Unknown.
  • In 1850, William H. Laird resided in Philadelphia Upper Delaware Ward, Philadelphia, Pe.
  • In 1860, William H. Laird was employed in Philadelphia , Pennsylvania.
  • William H. Laird married Elizabeth Walton, and had children including Clara Laird, Edward Laird, Elizabeth Lizzie Laird, Henry Clay Laird, Howard Laird, Joseph Laird, Martha A Laird, William H Laird.
  • William H. Laird passed away in 1861 in Philadelphia , Pennsylvania.

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William Laird's Ancestors

Self
William Laird
1815–1861
Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Parents
William Laird
1787–1843
Ireland
Martha (Ann) Unknown
1795–1841
Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Laird's Descendants

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William (H.) Laird (Abt 1815–1861) m. Elizabeth Walton (Abt 1820–7 Sept. 1875)
  1. 1. Elizabeth ((Lizzie)) Laird 1853–1869
  2. 2. Howard Laird 1840–1862
  3. 3. William (H) Laird 1842–1877
  4. 4. Clara Laird 1844–
  5. 5. Martha (A.) Laird 1846–1894
  6. 6. Henry (Clay) Laird 1848–
  7. 7. Joseph Laird 1850–
  8. 8. Edward Laird 1855–1918 m. Anna (E) Unknown 1859– m. Annie (E) Witham 1859–
    1. 1. Raymond (K) Laird 1896–
    2. 2. Clinton (W) Laird 1888–
    3. 3. Wm (F) Laird 1881–
    4. 4. Raymond (Walton) Laird 1896–1979 m. Mary (D) Bird 1903–
      1. 1. Elizabeth (Ann) Laird 1929–1985
      2. 2. Nancy (Bird) Laird 1933–1995
    5. 5. Clinton (Witham) Laird 1888–1918
    6. 6. William (Siner) Laird 1881–1900

William Laird's Timeline

7 Records

1815
Abt 1815
Birth of William H. Laird in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1850
1850
Age 35
William H. Laird resided here in Philadelphia Upper Delaware Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Upper Delaware Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1860
9 July 1860
Age 45
William H. Laird was employed in Philadelphia , Pennsylvania
Philadelphia , Pennsylvania
1860
1860
Age 45
William H. Laird resided here in Philadelphia Ward 11, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Ward 11, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1861
Sep 1861
Age 46
Death of William H. Laird in Philadelphia , Pennsylvania
Philadelphia , Pennsylvania
1861
23 Sep 1861
Age 46
Burial of William H. Laird in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1861
1861
Age 46
Death of William H. Laird in Philadelphia , Pennsylvania
Philadelphia , Pennsylvania

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt 1815
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 2232052.ged
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 11, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1161; Page: 1042; Image: 347.
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Philadelphia Upper Delaware Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_816; Page: 118; Image: 236.
    [4] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates Index
    [5] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 032861-036050

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Sep 1861
    Event Place: Philadelphia , Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates Index
    [2] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Collection Name: Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 1260

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 23 Sep 1861
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates Index
    [2] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Collection Name: Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 1260

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Philadelphia Upper Delaware Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Philadelphia Upper Delaware Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_816; Page: 118; Image: 236.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 9 July 1860
    Event Place: Philadelphia , Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 11, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 11, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1161; Page: 1042; Image: 347.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Philadelphia , Pennsylvania

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