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"A Meeting of the Descendants of Ebenezer and Mary (Howard) Taft" chronicles a significant gathering of the Taft family at the Chestnut Hill Meeting-House in Blackstone, Massachusetts, on August 11, 1891. This historical record, compiled by Carlton A. Staples, offers invaluable insights into the genealogy and familial connections of the Taft lineage. Detailing the proceedings of the meeting, it captures a moment in time when descendants convened to celebrate their shared heritage. For genealogists, historians, and anyone with an interest in American family history, this book provides a unique glimpse into the past. The meticulous record-keeping and the significance of the Taft family name make this a valuable resource for understanding the social fabric of 19th-century New England and the enduring importance of family ties. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.