Angus McKenzie Laird

Background

Laird, Angus Mckenzie was born on October 9, 1903 in Opp, Alabama, United States. Son of John Henry and Ada (Zorn) Laird.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Univercity Florida, 1927, Master of Arts, 1928. Postgraduate Syracuse University, 1928-1929, University of Chicago, 1930-1931.

Career

; children— Victoria Mell Laird Ackerman, Nan McKenzie. Teaching fellow Syracuse University, 1928-1929. Professor of history and political science U. Florida, Gainesville, 1929-1930, 37-46, U. Denver, 1931-1937.

Director Florida Merit System, Tallahassee, 1946-1960.

President Huesack Enterprises, Incorporated. Editor Wakulla News, 1967-1971.

Founder Saint Andrews Press. President, Florida Heritage Foundation, 1973-1976.

Coordinator award program Florida Press Club, 1977.

Trustee Saint Andrews Society. Board directors Monticello Opera, 1976-1982.

Achievements

• Angus Mckenzie Laird has been listed as a notable author, journalist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Florida Public Health Association (president 1955), Florida Public Personnel Association (president 1953), Public Personnel Association United States and Canada (honorary.

Connections

Married Myra Adelia Doyle, June 8, 1938 (deceased 1981). Children– Victoria Mell Laird Ackerman, Nan McKenzie.

Father:

John Henry Laird

Mother:

Ada (Zorn) Laird

Spouse:

Myra Adelia Doyle

child:

Victoria Mell Laird Ackerman Laird

child:

Nan McKenzie Laird