John George Alexander Baird

John George Alexander Baird (1854–1917)[1] was Unionist MP for Glasgow Central.

He first stood for the seat in 1885, won it in 1886, but lost it narrowly in 1906.

Baird served as a lieutenant of the 16th Lancers. He was later Lieutenant-colonel of the Ayrshire (Earl of Carrick's Own) Imperial Yeomanry.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs – Constituencies beginning with "G" (part 1)
  2. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27417. p. 1885. 18 March 1902.

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Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
Gilbert Beith		 Member of Parliament for Glasgow Central
1886–1906 		Succeeded by
Andrew Mitchell Torrance