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A famous member of the Taft family is William Howard Taft, former President of the United States of America. The history of the Taft family and the meaning and origin of the surname Taft have not yet been shared on this page.
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Early Tafts
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Robert Taft was born in 1640 in Louth County, County Louth Ireland, and died at age 84 years old on February 8, 1725 in Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert Taft.
Hopestill (Taft) Farnum of Uxbridge, Massachusetts United States was born on January 1, 1777. They was married to David Farnum Jr, and had children Charles Augustus Farnum, Bezaleel W Farnum, and David Mellen Farnum. Hopestill Farnum died at age 44 years old on April 23, 1821.
William Howard Taft was born on September 15, 1857 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio United States. He was married to Helen (Herron) Taft on June 19, 1886 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, and they were together until William's death on March 8, 1930 in Washington, District of Columbia County, District Of Columbia. William Taft had children Robert Alphonso Taft, Helen Herron (Taft) Manning, and Charles Phelps Taft II. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Howard Taft.
William Howard Taft was the 27th President of the United States and the 10th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Born on September 15, 1857, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Taft was the son of prominent jurist Alphonso Taft (1810 - 1891) and his wife, Louisa Maria Torrey Taft (1827 - 1907).
He was the second of their five children (Samuel, Henry, Horace, and Frances. He also had half siblings Charles and Peter), and his early life was marked by privilege, intellectual curiosity, and high expectations. William Taft married Helen "Nellie" Herron (1861 - 1943) in 1886 and they had children Robert, Helen, and Charles Taft.
Taft attended Yale University, where he excelled academically and developed a deep interest in law and politics. After completing his studies, he embarked on a career that would take him from the Superior Court of Cincinnati to the White House and beyond.
However, Taft is perhaps best remembered for his contributions to the legal and judicial systems of the United States, including his work to modernize and reform the federal courts and his pivotal role in establishing the Permanent Court of International Justice.
William Howard Taft was born to Alphonso Taft (1810 - 1891) and Louisa Maria Torrey (1827 - 1907). He had four siblings, Samuel, Henry, Horace, and Frances. He also had half siblings Charles and Peter.
Helen (Herron) Taft was born on June 2, 1861 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio United States, and died at age 81 years old on May 22, 1943 in Washington, District of Columbia County, DC. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Helen (Herron) Taft.
Helen Louise (Herron) Taft of Washington, District of Columbia County, District Of Columbia United States was born on June 2, 1861 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH. She was married to William Howard Taft on June 19, 1886 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH, and they were together until William's death on March 8, 1930 in Washington, District of Columbia County, DC. She had children Robert Alphonso Taft, Helen Herron Manning, and Charles Phelps Taft II. Helen Taft died at age 81 years old on May 22, 1943 in Washington, District of Columbia County, DC, and was buried on May 25, 1943 at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Arlington County, VA.
Emma Taft of Anderson, Anderson County, South Carolina was born on December 7, 1864, and died at age 102 years old in January 1967.
Walter Taft of South Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California was born on November 17, 1866, and died at age 100 years old in October 1967.
Effie Taft of De Beque, Mesa County, Colorado was born on June 19, 1866, and died at age 102 years old in December 1968.
Arthur Taft of Andover, Essex County, MA was born on August 23, 1867, and died at age 99 years old in February 1967.
Fred Taft of East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey was born on July 10, 1870, and died at age 96 years old in November 1966.
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Charlotte Helen (Taft) Covello
Mae Constantino left. Charlotte covello middle Jean Hargreaves/Consentino to the right & Charlotte Son in front
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Turnesa & Taft Family, Massachusetts
Amy Lynn Turnesa (daughter of Charles Basil Turnesa Jr. & Marilyn Judith Taft) holding her baby cousin Bella, Amy standing next to her cousin William Hanscom Taft the 4th (grandchildren of the late William Hanscom Taft Jr, and Great Grandchildren to William Hanscom) Gary Taft (back right) son of William Hanscom Taft Jr.
People in photo include: William Hanscom Taft Iv, Gary Taft, and Bella Taft
People in photo include: William Hanscom Taft Iv, Gary Taft, and Bella Taft
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President Taft, 1911 hutchinson, ks
A photo of President William Howard Taft - his trip to Hutchinson, KS (from the Hutchinson Newspaper) in which he placed a time capsule in the cornerstone of memorial hall.
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Taft, Coolidge, Wm. M. Lewis
A photo of Presidents Taft and Coolidge with Wm. M. Lewis, [11/7/23]
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William Howard Taft and Daughter, 1908
A 1908 photo of William Howard Taft, with his daughter standing alongside him.
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William Howard Taft and family
1908 photo of President Taft and his son standing, with Mrs. Taft seated, outdoors.
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William Howard Taft, 1904
This is a photo of President William Howard Taft, full length, standing, facing slightly right, with Elihu Root in 1904.
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Taft Family Tree
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Updated Taft Biographies
William Howard Taft was born on September 15, 1857 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio United States. He was married to Helen (Herron) Taft on June 19, 1886 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, and they were together until William's death on March 8, 1930 in Washington, District of Columbia County, District Of Columbia. William Taft had children Robert Alphonso Taft, Helen Herron (Taft) Manning, and Charles Phelps Taft II. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Howard Taft.
Charles Leonard Taft was born in July 1872 in Richmond, Virginia United States, and died at age 94 years old in November 1966 in Pinellas Florida, Florida. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Charles Leonard Taft.
William Howard Taft was the 27th President of the United States and the 10th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Born on September 15, 1857, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Taft was the son of prominent jurist Alphonso Taft (1810 - 1891) and his wife, Louisa Maria Torrey Taft (1827 - 1907).
He was the second of their five children (Samuel, Henry, Horace, and Frances. He also had half siblings Charles and Peter), and his early life was marked by privilege, intellectual curiosity, and high expectations. William Taft married Helen "Nellie" Herron (1861 - 1943) in 1886 and they had children Robert, Helen, and Charles Taft.
Taft attended Yale University, where he excelled academically and developed a deep interest in law and politics. After completing his studies, he embarked on a career that would take him from the Superior Court of Cincinnati to the White House and beyond.
However, Taft is perhaps best remembered for his contributions to the legal and judicial systems of the United States, including his work to modernize and reform the federal courts and his pivotal role in establishing the Permanent Court of International Justice.
William Howard Taft was born to Alphonso Taft (1810 - 1891) and Louisa Maria Torrey (1827 - 1907). He had four siblings, Samuel, Henry, Horace, and Frances. He also had half siblings Charles and Peter.
Edward Taft was born on March 18, 1908, and died at age 63 years old in September 1971. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Edward Taft.
Matthew L Taft Sr. was born on May 30, 1983, and died at age 26 years old on February 21, 2010. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Matthew L Taft Sr. .
Jack N Taft of Jackson, Jackson County, MI was born on September 11, 1922, and died at age 86 years old on March 16, 2009.
Thomas H Taft of Warwick, Kent County, RI was born on December 4, 1918, and died at age 75 years old on September 23, 1994.
Thomas C Taft of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TX was born on October 30, 1923, and died at age 80 years old on July 30, 2004.
Thomas A Taft of Memphis, Shelby County, TN was born on January 26, 1921, and died at age 66 years old on November 11, 1987.
Robert M Taft of Kent, King County, WA was born on July 7, 1943, and died at age 62 years old on January 19, 2006. Robert Taft was buried at Tahoma National Cemetery
Section O Row C Site 1 18600 Se 240th St, in Kent.
Marshall L Taft of Redondo Beach, Los Angeles County, CA was born on September 18, 1921, and died at age 58 years old on January 9, 1980. Marshall Taft was buried at Riverside National Cemetery
Section 2 Site 1244 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, in Riverside.
Robert A Taft of Saint Augustine, Saint Johns County, FL was born on January 20, 1923, and died at age 78 years old on May 14, 2001. Robert Taft was buried at Jacksonville National Cemetery
Section 3 Site 469 4083 Lannie Road, in Jacksonville.
Robert W Taft of Ames, Story County, IA was born on June 25, 1947, and died at age 61 years old on January 5, 2009. Robert Taft was buried at Iowa Veterans Cemetery At Van Meter
Section 2 Site 63 34024 Veterans Memorial Drive, in Adel.
Robert E Taft of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, MN was born on November 17, 1927, and died at age 76 years old on May 8, 2004.
Robert P Taft of Providence, Providence County, RI was born on May 3, 1928, and died at age 58 years old in September 1986.
Robert Newell Taft of Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas was born on November 7, 1948, and died at age 58 years old on November 26, 2006.
Robert M Taft of Rochester, Monroe County, NY was born on June 30, 1920, and died at age 55 years old in June 1975.
Robert J Taft of Ware, Hampshire County, MA was born on July 3, 1930, and died at age 71 years old on August 8, 2001. Robert Taft was buried at Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery
Section W2A Row A Site 16 1390 Main St., in Agawam.
Robert R Taft of Saugatuck, Allegan County, MI was born on March 10, 1918, and died at age 82 years old on June 1, 2000.
Popular Taft Biographies
William Howard Taft was born on September 15, 1857 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio United States. He was married to Helen (Herron) Taft on June 19, 1886 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, and they were together until William's death on March 8, 1930 in Washington, District of Columbia County, District Of Columbia. William Taft had children Robert Alphonso Taft, Helen Herron (Taft) Manning, and Charles Phelps Taft II. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Howard Taft.
William Howard Taft was the 27th President of the United States and the 10th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Born on September 15, 1857, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Taft was the son of prominent jurist Alphonso Taft (1810 - 1891) and his wife, Louisa Maria Torrey Taft (1827 - 1907).
He was the second of their five children (Samuel, Henry, Horace, and Frances. He also had half siblings Charles and Peter), and his early life was marked by privilege, intellectual curiosity, and high expectations. William Taft married Helen "Nellie" Herron (1861 - 1943) in 1886 and they had children Robert, Helen, and Charles Taft.
Taft attended Yale University, where he excelled academically and developed a deep interest in law and politics. After completing his studies, he embarked on a career that would take him from the Superior Court of Cincinnati to the White House and beyond.
However, Taft is perhaps best remembered for his contributions to the legal and judicial systems of the United States, including his work to modernize and reform the federal courts and his pivotal role in establishing the Permanent Court of International Justice.
William Howard Taft was born to Alphonso Taft (1810 - 1891) and Louisa Maria Torrey (1827 - 1907). He had four siblings, Samuel, Henry, Horace, and Frances. He also had half siblings Charles and Peter.
Robert Alphonso Taft of New York City, New York County, New York United States was born on September 8, 1889 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH to William Howard Taft and Helen Louise Taft. He had siblings Helen Herron Manning and Charles Phelps Taft II. Robert Taft died at age 63 years old on July 31, 1953 in New York City, New York County, NY, and was buried on August 3, 1953 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH.
Helen Herron (Taft) Manning of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania United States was born on August 1, 1891 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH to William Howard Taft and Helen Louise Taft. She had siblings Robert Alphonso Taft and Charles Phelps Taft II. Helen Manning died at age 95 years old on February 21, 1987 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, and was buried on February 25, 1987 in Bryn Mawr, Montgomery County.
Helen Louise (Herron) Taft of Washington, District of Columbia County, District Of Columbia United States was born on June 2, 1861 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH. She was married to William Howard Taft on June 19, 1886 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH, and they were together until William's death on March 8, 1930 in Washington, District of Columbia County, DC. She had children Robert Alphonso Taft, Helen Herron Manning, and Charles Phelps Taft II. Helen Taft died at age 81 years old on May 22, 1943 in Washington, District of Columbia County, DC, and was buried on May 25, 1943 at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Arlington County, VA.
Maggie (Mclean) Taft was born on April 15, 1870. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Maggie (McLean) Taft.
Charles Phelps Taft II of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio was born on September 20, 1897 in Cincinnati, and died at age 85 years old on June 24, 1983 in Cincinnati. Charles Taft was buried on June 28, 1983 in Cincinnati.
Helen (Herron) Taft was born in 1886, and died at age 44 years old in 1930. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Helen (Herron) Taft.
Mae Florence (Taft) Consentino was born in 1906 in New York, New York United States, and died in NJ. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mae Florence (Taft) Consentino .
Helen Herron (Taft) Manning was born on August 1, 1891 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio United States to William Howard Taft and Helen (Herron) Taft, and had siblings Robert Alphonso Taft and Charles Phelps Taft II. Helen Manning died at age 95 years old on February 21, 1987 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Helen Herron (Taft) Manning.
Helen (Herron) Taft was born on June 2, 1861 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio United States, and died at age 81 years old on May 22, 1943 in Washington, District of Columbia County, DC. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Helen (Herron) Taft.
Robert Taft was born in 1640 in Louth County, County Louth Ireland, and died at age 84 years old on February 8, 1725 in Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert Taft.
Mildred E Taft of Gardner, Worcester County, MA was born on October 20, 1903, and died at age 97 years old on August 26, 2001.
Ilene (Taft) Clark was born on March 21, 1921, and died at age 80 years old on August 29, 2001 in Troy, Pennsylvania United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ilene (Taft) Clark.
He was married to Jenny Nelson until 1949. He married Leatha who had a daughter named Patty. My aunt Patty changed her name to Kristi and married Robert Patterson. My grandpa and Jenny had my da Had who was Harold Milton Taft. I don't remember Jenny that much but they lived in Spirit Lake and Ames Iowa. My grandfather was a very loving and caring man. I can't wait to see him again in heaven!
Emily Ann Taft was married to Frank Robert Cole, and has a child John Cole. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Emily Ann Taft.
Walton Otto Taft was born on July 16, 1901 in Westfield, Pennsylvania United States to Charles Enos Taft and Jennie Adele (Stalcup) Taft, and had siblings Ilene (Taft) Clark, Howard A Taft, Gerald Othello Taft, Vera Erma Taft, Onalee Elnora (Taft) Blackman, and Mary Arlene Taft. Walton Taft died at age 77 years old on January 3, 1979. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Walton Otto Taft.
William Hanscom Taft was born in 1924. He was in a relationship with Carole Travers Taft, and had a child Marilyn J Taft. William Taft died at age 71 years old in 1995. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Hanscom Taft.
Taft Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Taft family member is 73.0 years old according to our database of 3,510 people with the last name Taft that have a birth and death date listed.
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Oldest Tafts
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Hazel Carrie Taft of Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota was born on December 18, 1898, and died at age 106 years old on January 19, 2005.
Floy Taft of Sequim, Clallam County, Washington was born on July 31, 1878, and died at age 104 years old in March 1983.
Marion E Taft of Chevy Chase, Montgomery County, MD was born on October 20, 1901, and died at age 103 years old on April 12, 2005.
Lurella E Taft of Laguna Niguel, Orange County, CA was born on September 23, 1884, and died at age 103 years old in April 1988.
Robbie Taft of Athens, Limestone County, AL was born on November 9, 1900, and died at age 103 years old on July 9, 2004.
Verona S Taft of Mesa, Maricopa County, AZ was born on September 4, 1896, and died at age 103 years old on January 29, 2000.
Harold G Taft of Sandwich, Barnstable County, MA was born on March 25, 1905, and died at age 103 years old on November 29, 2008.
Emma Taft of Anderson, Anderson County, South Carolina was born on December 7, 1864, and died at age 102 years old in January 1967.
Nellie M Taft of Avon, Fulton County, IL was born on October 6, 1891, and died at age 101 years old on June 22, 1993.
Elizabeth Taft was born on September 7, 1887, and died at age 102 years old on November 18, 1989. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elizabeth Taft.
Byrd Taft of San Diego, San Diego County, California was born on February 8, 1880, and died at age 102 years old in April 1982.
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