Basic Biographical Details

Name: William Baird
Designation:  
Born: 1834
Died: 20 January 1884
Bio Notes: William Baird was an architect and coalmaster in Airdrie, Lanarkshire. He was born in about 1834, the son of Alexander Baird, master joiner, and his wife, Martha Maccaulay. In 1851 he is described as an 'architect's clerk'. He formed a partnership with George Arthur, who had been born in Airdrie in 1849 and had served his apprenticeship with James Thomson in the same town before joining Baird's practice. Baird's interest proved ephemeral as he was also involved with the family coal business and Arthur was effectively in charge of the business of Baird & Arthur from 1871. From 1884 Arthur was practising solely on his own account. Willaim Baird died intestate on 20 August 1884.

William Baird had two sons who were architects: Alexander who was born in 1860 and William who was born in 1864.

Private and Business Addresses

The following private or business addresses are associated with this :
 AddressTypeDate fromDate toNotes
Item 1 of 2Airdrie, Lanarkshire, ScotlandBusiness   
Item 2 of 21, Hallcraig Street, Airdrie, Lanarkshire, ScotlandBusiness1911 *  

* earliest date known from documented sources.

Employment and Training

Employers

The following individuals or organisations employed or trained this (click on an item to view details):
 NameDate fromDate toPositionNotes
Item 1 of 1Baird & ArthurBefore 1871Before 1884Partner 

Buildings and Designs

This was involved with the following buildings or structures from the date specified (click on an item to view details):
 Date startedBuilding nameTown, district or villageIslandCity or countyCountryNotes
Item 1 of 5c. 1855Strichen HouseStrichen AberdeenshireScotlandRenovation and redecoration
Item 2 of 5c. 1855Strichen House, gatelodgeStrichen AberdeenshireScotland 
Item 3 of 51878New Cross CornerAirdrie LanarkshireScotland 
Item 4 of 5c. 1880Longriggend ChurchLongriggend/Longrigend LanarkshireScotland 
Item 5 of 51883Chapelside Primary SchoolAirdrie LanarkshireScotlandOriginal building and extension

References

Bibliographic References

The following books contain references to this :
 Author(s)DateTitlePartPublisherNotes
Item 1 of 2Measurers\' Companion1911The Scottish Architects' and Measurers' Companion   
Item 2 of 2Scotlands People Website Wills & Testaments  Glasgow Sheriff Court inventories SC36/48/109

Archive References

The following archives hold material relating to this :
 SourceArchive NameSource Catalogue No.Notes
Item 1 of 1H M Register HouseDeath Register