Biography of
James Baird (Beard)
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James Beard, second son of John Baird, smith of Strabane, acquired a number of his father's houses and outlets at Strabane, including the smithy. Like his father, he was a smith. His deeds were lost during the occupation of the country by the army of King James II, 1680-89, and his claim or the houses and lands field 1703 was allowed."
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References
| Ref: Baird and Beard Families by Fermine Baird Catchings : James Beard, second son of John Baird, smith of Strabane, acquired a number of his father's houses and outlets at Strabane, including the smithy. Like his father, he was a smith. His deeds were lost during the occupation of the country by the army of King James II, 1680-89, and his claim or the houses and lands field 1703 was allowed." From Registry of Deeds office, Dublin - his forge and dwelling in Strabane, two parcels of land, above Holy Well near Kirriduffe, were sold to George Machey (McChee)". |