--The Renovo Record, Renovo, PA, Thur., May 8, 1873.
Murdered in Texas. Mr. John S. Baird, formerly of this place, a brother of W. P., J. H., and Z.M.P. Baird was assaulted and brutally murdered by a gang of five Irishmen at Sherman, Texas, on Thursday last. Mr. Baird was born and raised on the farm on which Renovo is now built. In the year 1861 he left home on a trip across the Plains, during which he spent most of his time among the Indians, returning in 1864. In April 1865 he went to Texas and settled at Jeffriesville, but recently took up his residence at Sherman, the place where he was murdered. The deceased was about 37 years of age. A letter from the Chief of Police at Sherman, states that four of the murderers have been arrested.
--The Renovo Record, Renovo, PA, Thur., May 29, 1873.
J. H. Baird, of this place, started on Monday last for Sherman, Texas, where he intends making such investigation as will lead to the punishment of the parties who murdered his brother on the 1st inst. During his absence Mr. B. F. Rumberger will attend to his business.
--The Renovo Record, Renovo, PA, Thur., June 12, 1873.
Mr. Jas. H. Baird, of this place, arrived at Sherman, Texas, on the 5th inst. In a letter from him, received yesterday morning, he states that it has rained in this section nearly everyday for the past two months, and farmers and herdsmen are complaining greatly in consequence. Traveling is done in this State under difficult circumstances, as every male between the ages of 14 and 60 carries a revolver and bowie knife, and appears to be always ready to use them. Consequently to commit a murder has grown to be a common occurrence, which usually causes little or no excitement. The papers here this morning contain accounts of several terrible murders, committed a few days since, and yet no one seems excited over them, and all think that things are going on smoothly. This morning I continue my journey to Red River, the place where my brother was murdered.

Clinton County, PA Wills, William Baird, Chapman Twp, File No. 406, Will Book A, p. 304, Adm. W. P. Baird & James H Baird, written June 6, 1865, proven Aug. 24, 1865. Wanted wife to have furniture and interest from profits, and 1/3 of all property. Children Elenor married to James David, Adaline married to Samuel Tanner, J M P Baird, Byron Baird, Wm Preston Baird, John Baird, Benjamin W Baird, James Harrison Baird, Catharine, and Mary Jane the other 2/3 of the estate. Gave some children advancements prior. Sons William Preston Baird and James Harrison Baird to be Executors.
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