William G. Cutler's History of the State of Kansas
J. & J. H. BAIRD commenced dry good's business in Emporia in April,
1877, under the firm name of Baird & Bro., keeping a general assortment
of merchandise, except groceries. The brothers came to Topeka in 1876,
but did not engage in active business until they located in Emporia. J.
Baird is a native of Randolph County, Ill., born October 13, 1842. J. H.
Baird was born in Parry County, Ill., in 1850, and has been engaged in
the dry goods business since he was twenty years of age.
William G. Cutler's History of the State of Kansas
J. & J. H. BAIRD commenced dry good's business in Emporia in April,
1877, under the firm name of Baird & Bro., keeping a general assortment
of merchandise, except groceries. The brothers came to Topeka in 1876,
but did not engage in active business until they located in Emporia. J.
Baird is a native of Randolph County, Ill., born October 13, 1842. J. H.
Baird was born in Parry County, Ill., in 1850, and has been engaged in
the dry goods business since he was twenty years of age.
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