This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: KarenVanceMichie Surnames: Vance, Baird Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.vance/1072.1205.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Terri, I have to dig out my stuff and check on where the Baird name first comes up. I vaguely remember that maybe it had been the last name of a good friend of one of the Vances, but I may be mixing that up with something else. I've been off ancestry.com for a while but I'll get back to you soon. Where in NY is the Baird Tavern, and where are you in Michigan? Karen Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.