George S. Taft
George S. Taft | |
|---|---|
| District attorney of Worcester County, Massachusetts | |
| In office 1905–1910 | |
| Preceded by | Rockwood Hoar |
| Succeeded by | James A. Stiles |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 14, 1859 Uxbridge, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | April 30, 1940 (aged 80) Uxbridge, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Nancy Hall (m. 1913) |
| Alma mater | Brown University |
| Occupation | Attorney |
George Spring Taft (November 14, 1859 – April 30, 1940) was an American attorney who was the district attorney of Worcester County, Massachusetts from 1904 to 1910.
Early life
[edit]Taft was born on November 14, 1859 in Uxbridge, Massachusetts.[1] He was the grandson of Bezaleel Taft Jr. Taft graduated from Brown University in 1882.[2]
Career
[edit]From 1883 to 1887, Taft was clerk of the United States Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections as well as the private secretary to Senator George F. Hoar.[2] He was admitted to the Massachusetts bar in 1887 after private study. He was an assistant district attorney from 1887 to 1905 and district attorney from 1905 to 1911.[1] From 1900 until his death, Taft was a member of the Massachusetts board of bar examiners.[3][4]
Taft also maintained a law practice with George R. Stobbs.[1] In 1921, Taft was the counsel for a special legislative committee investigating irregularities involving the passage of legislation related to the Boston Elevated Railway.[3][5]
Personal life and death
[edit]In 1913, Taft married Nancy Hall of London.[3] Following his father's death, he inherited the home built for his grandfather in Uxbridge.[6] He also maintained a residence in Worcester.[3] Taft died on April 30, 1940 at his home in Uxbridge following an illness of two weeks.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Fifield, James, ed. (1918). The American Bar. Minneapolis: The James C. Fifield Company. p. 300. Retrieved 9 March 2025.
- ^ a b Mowry, William (1897). The Uxbridge Academy, a Brief History. Boston: The Everett Press Company. pp. 147–148. Retrieved 9 March 2025.
- ^ a b c d "George S. Taft To Be "L" Probe Counsel". The Boston Globe. April 8, 1921.
- ^ a b "George S. Taft". The New York Times. May 1, 1940.
- ^ "Investigation in Boston". Electric Railway Journal: 823. April 30, 1921. Retrieved 9 March 2025.
- ^ Wrona, B. Mae Edwards (2000). Uxbridge. Charleston: Arcadia Publishing. p. 46. Retrieved 9 March 2025.