Background
BAIRD, Edward William David was born in 1864. 6th son of late William Baird of Elie.
BAIRD, Edward William David was born in 1864. 6th son of late William Baird of Elie.
Eton.
Formerly Captain 10th Hussars. Served with Imperial Yeomanry South African War, 1900. Honourable Major in the Army, 1901.
Lieutenant-Colonel commanding (Honourable Colonel, 1906) Suffolk Hussars I.Y., 1901-1906.
Won Saint Leger with Woolwinder, 1907. Justice of the Peace. Member of Jockey Club since 1894.
Clubs: Turf, Cavalry, Naval and Military.
Spouse 1893, Millicent Bessie, 2nddaughter of Major-General Sir Stanley Clarke, Knight Grand Cross of Royal Victorian Order