Taft Homestead Site
In 1799, Aaron Taft settled on a 100 acre farm n Taft Hill. His grandson, Alphonso, born here in 1810, served as Secretary of War and Attorney General under President Grant, and as Minister to Austria-Hungary and Russia. Alphonso's son, William Howard Taft (1837-1930) became 27th President of the United States and later Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. William's son, Robert A Taft (1889-1953) was U.S. Senator from Ohio. Many other descendants became prominent in government service.
Vermont Division For Historic Preservation 2001
| Publication date | Aug 28, 2018 |
Taft Homestead Site
In 1799, Aaron Taft settled on a 100 acre farm n Taft Hill. His grandson, Alphonso, born here in 1810, served as Secretary of War and Attorney General under President Grant, and as Minister to Austria-Hungary and Russia. Alphonso's son, William Howard Taft (1837-1930) became 27th President of the United States and later Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. William's son, Robert A Taft (1889-1953) was U.S. Senator from Ohio. Many other descendants became prominent in government service.
Vermont Division For Historic Preservation 2001
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