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Aaron Taft 1743–1808

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Full name consistent across 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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Reliability Score: A
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Aaron Taft in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 7 independent trees, with linked records

Born 28 May 1743 · UXBRIDGE, WORCESTER CO., MASSACHUSETTS
Died 26 Mar 1808 · Townshend, Windham, Vermont
Father Peter Taft
Mother Elizabeth Cheney (1707–1783)
Spouse Rhoda Rawson (1749–1827)
Children Anna Taft, Cynthia Taft, Milley Taft, Peter Rawson Taft, Polly Taft, Rawson Taft, Samuel Judson Taft, Selina Taft, Sophia Taft, Zerviah Taft
Siblings Garshom Taft, Henry Taft, Joel Taft, Peter Taft, Thankful Taft

Researchers connected through Aaron Taft 1743–1808

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Biography

The story of Aaron Taft began in 1743 in UXBRIDGE, WORCESTER CO., MASSACHUSETTS. Aaron Taft married rhoda rawson, and had children including anna taft, cynthia taft, milley taft, peter rawson taft, polly taft, rawson taft, samuel judson taft, selina taft, sophia taft, zerviah taft. Aaron Taft passed away in 1808 in Townshend, Windham, Vermont.

Sources

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850

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    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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    Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

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    Record Colonial Families of the USA

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    Vital Records Massachusetts Vital Records

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    Record 3903113.FTW

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

  10. 10
    Record FamousKin.com

Life Timeline

1743
Birth of Aaron Taft in UXBRIDGE, WORCESTER CO., MASSACHUSETTS
Birth
1808
Death of Aaron Taft in Townshend, Windham, Vermont
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Aaron Taft

This ancestor line traces from ROXBURY, SUFFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS (1641) to UXBRIDGE, WORCESTER CO., MASSACHUSETTS (1743) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Aaron Taft (1743–1808) was born in UXBRIDGE, WORCESTER CO., MASSACHUSETTS and died in Townshend, Windham, Vermont. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Aaron in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Aaron Taft's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Aaron Taft PTP
1743–1808
UXBRIDGE, WORCESTER CO., MASSACHUSETTS
Parents
Unknown
Elizabeth Cheney PTP
1707–1783
MEDFIELD, NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
JOSIAH CHENEY PTP
1685–1754
MEDFIELD, MASS
Unknown

Aaron Taft's Descendants

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Aaron Taft PTP 1743–1808 m. Rhoda Rawson PTP 1749–1827
  1. 1. Rawson Taft PTP 1775–1776