David Laird

David Laird, PC born in New Glasgow, Prince Edward Island into a Presbyterian family noted for its civic activism. His father Alexander had been a long time Reformer and Liberal MLA. David became a Liberal MLA for Belfast. He also established and edited the Patriot.

David Laird was born in New Glasgow, Prince Edward Island, the son of Alexander Laird and Janet Orr. Davids parents had emigrated from Renfrewshire, Scotland to Prince Edward Island in 1819. His father was a successful farmer and member of the Islands executive council. His older brother Alexander held an elected seat in the Islands legislated assembly.

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