Photo by Kayla Inthathirath, 2023.
David Baisley (1792-1875) was a farmer. he and his wife Sarah owned the land and operated the mill that was located on the pond that now bears his name.
Sources:
"Baisley Pond Park," New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, accessed December 26, 2023, https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/baisley-pond-park/history