David Baird Sr.

1839–1927 (age 88)

U.S. Senator

Biography

David Baird Sr. (1839–1927) served the people of New Jersey in the United States Senate with a focus on measured leadership and attention to the concerns of his constituents during a long career in public service.

His interment at Harleigh Cemetery marks the resting place of a dedicated senator whose calm resolve reflected the steady governance he sought to provide through times of change.

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