Penelope Campbell Cook

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Mrs. A.B. Baird, active in Church Work Here, Dies
Was Outstanding Figure in Realm of Women's Activities for 50 years
Penelope Campbell Baird, wife of Dr. A.B. Baird, professor of church history at Manitoba college, died early today at her home, 247 Colony St. Her health had been slowly declining for a number of years.

Mrs. Baird was an outstanding figure in the realm of women in Winnipeg for half a century. She was a charter member of Augustine church of which her husband was founder and first pastor, being particularly interested in the work of the Womenn's Missionary Society and formerly president.

The Children's home of Winnipeg claimed much of Mrs. Baird's time from the second year of its existence until ill health confined her to her home. In the early years when the home, then located on River ave., was struggling to become established, Mrs. Baird and her associates on the board of directors were required to investigate the cases of all children recieved to find suitable homes for them, and to collect funds.

To the performance of these tasks, Mrs. Baird gave much time and energy, visiting families in all parts of the city. For a period she was first directress on the board.

Other organizations in which she was active included the Women's Musical Club and the Social Science Club.

Mrs. Baird wa born in Galt, Ont., the daugher of Peter Cook. She was acquainted with Dr. Baird before he left for Scotland to carry on post graduate theological studies. When he had completed a term as missionary in Northern Alberta, and had been appointed to the staff of Manitoba colleg in Winnipeg, he returned to Galt and married Miss Cook and brought her here as a brude.

Two sisters and one brother of Mrs. Baird predeceased her many years ago. Her son, Lt. Andrew Stuart Baird, was killed while fighting with the 14th Battalion, C.E.F., at Amiens.

Surviving her, besides Dr. Baird, are three daughters, Helen, Minneapolis; Agnes, nurse of Winnipeg public schools' staff and formerly of the Rockefeller foundation hospital staff in China; and Marjorie, also a trained nurse, at home.

Funeral rites will be conducted Tuesday at 2:30 pm in Thomson's chapel by Rev. A.E. Kerr, pastor of Augustine church. Burial will be in Elmwood cemetery.

Mrs Baird was warmly praised by Mr. Kerr during the Sunday morning service in Augustine church when word was received of her death. On behalf of the congregation the minister expressed regret at the loss of the pioneer woman, and voiced condolence for the bereaved family.

The Winnipeg Tribune
7 Sep 1936

Penelope married Rev. Andrew Browning Baird, Sr. on 20 Sep 1887 in Galt, North Dumfries Twp, Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada. Andrew (son of Charles B. Baird and Agnes Browning) was born on 6 Oct 1855 in Perth County, Ontario, Canada; died on 22 Sep 1940 in Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Agnes Browning Baird
On October 9th, 1969 at Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Agnes Browning Baird, daughter of the late Professor Andrew B. Baird, formerly of Manitoba Colledge and Augustine United Church.

She was born in Winnipeg and served in the First World War with the Canadian Army Medical Corps, No. 4, Toronto Unit. She spent one and a half years in salonika and Malta and three years in France. She also saw service on the hospital ships traveling the Atlantic. After a short period with the Victorian Order of Nurses she went to China in 1928 under the auspices of the Rockefeller Foundation. She joined the staff of the Peiping Union Medical College as teaching supervisor. She was making good progress with the language when her health deteriorated and after two years found it necessary to return to Canada.

She is survived by one sister, Marjorie, of Victoria, B.C.

Memorial service October 18th in St. Vital United Church.

Winnipeg Free Press
13 Oct 1969

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Rank: Lieutenant
Regiment: Canadian Infantry 14th Battalion.
Country of Service: Canadian
Died: 08 August 1918
Age: 26 years old.

Born in Winnipeg on the 31st December 1891, Andrew Baird was the son of Rev. Dr. Andrew Browning Baird and Penelope Campbell Baird, of 247, Colony St, Winnipeg, Manitoba. His father was a Presbyterian Minister & Acting Principal of Manitoba College.

Andrew had attended Manitoba College and attained a B.A. He was not married. His occupation was listed as Barrister on his Attestation papers when he enlisted in Winnipeg on the 1st November 1915. Originally with the 90th Battalion he transferred to the 14th Battalion.

Andrew was killed in action on the 8th August 1918. The casualty report records:
During the attack made by his Battalion in the vicinity of Demuin, this Officer was killed by an enemy shell just after leaving the "jumping off" place

Andrew is commemorated on the Augustine Church First World War Memorial, Winnipeg, Manitoba and on the University of Manitoba Roll of Honour 1914-1918 in Winnipeg,

(Sources: CWGC, Find My Past, Canadian Virtual War Memorial, Memorable Manitobans)

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Casualty Lists Continue Heavy
Only son of Rev. Dr. Baird Included in Yesterday's List of Killed
Last night's casualty list contains the names of 365 officers and men. Of these 55 are western men, all of whom are reported wounded in the lists from Saturday to last night inclusive, are as follows:
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Killed in Acition
Lieut. A.S. Baird, Winnipeg, son of Dr. A.B. Baird, acting principal of Manitoba College, went overseas with the 90th battalion and got his commission in August of 1915.
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