Matthew Baird (October 8, 1817 - May 19, 1877) was one of the early partners in the Baldwin Locomotive Works.

Early life

Baird was born in Derry, Ireland, in 1817. In 1821, at the age of four, his parents brought him to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Baird was educated in the public schools of Philadelphia and, at an early age, secured a position as