Layton Charles Baynard served as Treasurer and President of the Mill Creek Fire Company, as well as Treasurer and President of the New Castle County Volunteer Firemen’s Association. In 1949, he also held the distinguished position of President of the Delaware Volunteer Firefighter’s Association (DVFA). Mr. Baynard was an active member of the Governor’s Committee on Fire Prevention and served on the permanent memorial committee of the DVFA.

Before moving to the Mt. Cuba area, Mr. Baynard was a farmer in the Harrington and Farmington areas of Kent County, Delaware. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Leah Baynard; his son, Lewis C.; four brothers; two sisters; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Baynard was laid to rest at Gracelawn Memorial Park in New Castle, Delaware.