William Baird
| Town/City | Paynesville, Victoria |
|---|---|
| First name | William |
| Last name | Baird |
| Country of Origin | Scotland |
| Date of Birth | 25.11.1828 |
| Year of Arrival in Australia | 1854 |
| Submitted by | Beverly Baird |
Story
Reason for leaving homeland – Promise of a new life.
About the Journey – The family migrated to Melbourne from Liverpool. They were assisted passengers – 3 of 384 passengers on board the ship THE PERSIA of which 26 people were to die [11 of measles others of dysentery, sea sickness and concussion.
Impressions on Arrival – William had a job from a Mr Bailey who met them at Sandridge [Port Melbourne] to work at Pentridge [Coburg) for 100 pound s a year plus rations. Their daughter Elizabeth aged 23 months was to die 15 days after their arrival from measles and dysentery