Henry S. Baird

Henry Samuel Baird Jr. (May 16, 1800 – April 30, 1875) was an Irish American immigrant, Wisconsin pioneer, lawyer, and politician. He was the first Attorney General of the Wisconsin Territory, appointed by territorial governor Henry Dodge. He is known as "Father of the Wisconsin Bar," and was said to be the first practicing lawyer in the Wisconsin Territory.

Henry S. Baird
Baird in 1861
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of Brown County, Wisconsin
In office
April 1867 – April 1870
Preceded byJohn Last
Succeeded byFrederick S. Ellis
In office
April 1861 – April 1864
Preceded byJohn Last
Succeeded byJohn Last
7th Mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin
In office
April 1861 – April 1863
Preceded byE. H. Ellis
Succeeded byBurley Follett
1st Attorney General of Wisconsin Territory
In office
December 1836 – December 1839
Appointed byHenry Dodge
Preceded byPosition Established
Succeeded byHoratio N. Wells
1st President of the Council of the Wisconsin Territory
In office
October 25, 1836 – November 6, 1837
Preceded byPosition Established
Succeeded byArthur B. Ingraham
Member of the Council of the Wisconsin Territory for Brown County
In office
October 25, 1836 – November 6, 1837
Preceded byPosition Established
Succeeded byJoseph Dickinson
Personal details
Born
Henry Samuel Baird Jr.

(1800-05-16)May 16, 1800
Dublin, Ireland
DiedApril 30, 1875(1875-04-30) (aged 74)
Fontenoy, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeWoodlawn Cemetery
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Political partyWhig
Spouse
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    (m. 1824)​
Children
  • Eliza A. (Baker)
  • (b. 1825; died 1915)
  • Emilie Virginia Baird
  • (b. 1829; died 1844)
  • Mary Elizabeth Baird
  • (b. 1831; died 1833)
  • Louise Sophia (Favill)
  • (b. 1833; died 1911)
Parents
  • Henry Samuel Baird (father)
  • Ann (Burnside) Baird (mother)
Occupationlawyer
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service Michigan Territorial Militia
Years of service1832
RankQuartermaster
Battles/warsBlack Hawk War
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