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Peter Rawson Taft 1785–1867 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Apr 1785

Birth Location: Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Death Date: 1867

Death Location: Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States of America

Father: Aaron Taft

Mother: Rhoda Rawson

Spouse(s): Sylvia Howard

Children(s): Alphonso Taft

The story of Peter Rawson Taft began in 1785 in Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America. In 1850, Peter Rawson Taft resided in Cincinnati Ward 2, Hamilton, Ohio, USA. In 1860, Peter Rawson Taft resided in 11 W. Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA. Peter Rawson Taft married Sylvia Howard, and had children including Alphonso Taft. Peter Rawson Taft passed away in 1867 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Peter Rawson Taft began in 1785 in Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
  • In 1850, Peter Rawson Taft resided in Cincinnati Ward 2, Hamilton, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1860, Peter Rawson Taft resided in 11 W. Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA.
  • Peter Rawson Taft married Sylvia Howard, and had children including Alphonso Taft.
  • Peter Rawson Taft passed away in 1867 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Aaron Taft
1743–1808
Birth Location: Uxbridge, Massachusetts
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Rhoda Rawson
1749–1827
Birth Location: Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Sylvia Howard
1792–1866
Birth Location: VT
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Children(s)

Alphonso Taft
1810–1891
Birth Location: Townshend, Windham, Vermont, USA
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Peter Taft's Ancestors

Self
Peter Taft
1785–1867
Birth Place: Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
Aaron Taft
1743–1808
Uxbridge, Massachusetts
Rhoda Rawson
1749–1827
Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Grandparents
Peter Taft
1715–1783
Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Elizabeth Cheney
1707–1783
Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Taft
1680–1747
Elizabeth Emerson
1687–1760
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Alt)
1640–1725
Sarah Simpson
1639–1726

Peter Taft's Descendants

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Peter (Rawson) Taft (14 Apr 1785–1867) m. Sylvia Howard (1792–28 February 1866)
  1. 1. Alphonso Taft 1810–1891 m. Louisa (Maria) Torrey 1827–1907 m. Louise (Maria) Taft 1827–1907 m. Fanny Taft 1823–1852
    1. 1. William (Howard) Taft 1857–1930
    2. 2. Charles (Phelps) Taft 1843–1929
    3. 3. Alphonso Taft 1850–1851
    4. 4. Alphonso Taft 1851–1852
    5. 5. Mary Taft 1848–1848
    6. 6. Henry (Waters) Taft 1859–1945
    7. 7. Peter (Rawson Taft) II 1846–1888
    8. 8. Samuel (Davenport) Taft 1855–1856
    9. 9. Horace (Dutton) Taft 1861–1943
    10. 10. Frances (Louise) Taft 1865–1950

Peter Taft's Timeline

5 Records

1785
14 Apr 1785
Birth of Peter Rawson Taft in Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 65
Peter Rawson Taft resided here in Cincinnati Ward 2, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
Cincinnati Ward 2, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
1860
1860
Age 75
Peter Rawson Taft resided here in 11 W. Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
11 W. Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
1867
1 January 1867
Age 82
Death of Peter Rawson Taft in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States of America
Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States of America
1867
1867
Age 82
Burial of Peter Rawson Taft in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States of America
Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Apr 1785
    Event Place: Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] North America, Family Histories
    [8] Colonial Families of the USA
    [9] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Cincinnati Ward 2, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: 11 W. Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 January 1867
    Event Place: Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S., Spring Grove Cemetery Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Colonial Families of the USA
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1867
    Event Place: Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S., Spring Grove Cemetery Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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