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Headline Nathan Baird Dead
Text Nathan Baird, for many years a highly respected citizen of the vicinity of Cassville, died at his home about 4 miles southeast of town about 12 o'clock Sunday, August 16, 1914, from Bright's disease. He became afflicted several months ago and a general decline became evident to his wife and associates. All treatment came to be temporarily only availed nothing towards the regaining of his health and the victory of the disease soon became inevitable.

The deceased was 66 years and 4 months old and was born in Smith County, Tenn., April 15, 1848. He was a son of the late Capt. J. M. Baird. When a small boy he moved with his parents to Lawrence County of this state where he grew to manhood. In the 70's he was married to Cris Beaver whom survives. To them were born no children. Soon after their marriage, they moved to the place where he lived until death. Besides his wife, he is survived by three brothers, John of Winfield, Kan., Chas. of Stotts City and H. S. Baird of Cassville, and one sister, Mrs. Linda Matlock of Stotts City.

The funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the home in charge of Rev. Ed Vanderpool. Interment was made on the home place at a spot selected by the deceased several years ago.

In the death of Mr. Baird, Barry County loses one of its most highly respected citizens. He was a man of strong convictions and of unquestioned integrity and stability of character. He took an active interest in the affairs relating to his community and county. For thirty odd years he served successively, with the exception of one term, as school director of the Horner school district. We doubt if another man in the state had a longer record of service on the school board and took more interest in educating the youths of our country. He always manifested an unusual interest in the schools of his district and was a source of encouragement to every teacher who has taught in the district and the pupils as well.
Newspaper or Funeral Home Cassville Republican, Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Date Thursday, August 20, 1914
Death Cert Link Death Certificate
Resource State Historical Society of MO Microfilm
Submitted by Donna Cooper