BAIRD, John (1685-1745), of Newbyth, Haddington.

b. 13 Oct. 1685, 1st s. of Sir William Baird, 1st Bt., of Newbyth by his 1st w. Helen, da. of Sir John Gilmour of Craigmillar, Edinburgh, ld. president of the court of session. educ. ?Glasgow Univ. 1702, ?M.A. 1706. m. Janet (who afterwards James St. Clair), da. of Sir David Dalrymple, 1st Bt., of Hailes, Haddington, s.p. suc. fa. as 2nd Bt. 17 Feb. 1737.