Peter Rawson Taft 1785–1867
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9 researchers on YourRoots have Peter Taft in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 22 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: B — verified across 9 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Peter Rawson Taft began in 1785 in Uxbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Peter Rawson Taft married sylvia howard, and had children including alphonso taft. Peter Rawson Taft passed away in 1867 in Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, United States.
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1Census 1860 United States Federal Census
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2Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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3Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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4Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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5Record North America, Family Histories
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6Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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7Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Marriage Records
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Peter Taft
This ancestor line traces from Castilla-Leon, Spain (1000) to Uxbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA (1785) across 22 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Peter Taft (1785–1867) was born in Uxbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States and died in Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, United States. 9 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 9 researchers on YourRoots have Peter 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 22 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.
Peter Taft's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record