The Fire in the Flint · Character
George Baird
An older white man in the community, possibly a landowner or official.
minor
Also known as Baird, old Baird
First appearance: viii
George Baird shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as president of the Bank of Central City, living on Georgia Avenue.
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- Other
Character groups
- Extended community and family
- Protagonist
- White community leaders
- Black neighbors and workers
- Professional and peer network
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See George Baird in viii