Josiah Taft
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Josiah Taft (April 2, 1709 – September 29, 1756) was a wealthy landowner and legislator in Uxbridge, Massachusetts. He performed several roles within the community and served with the Uxbridge Militia. Attaining the rank of captain, he fought during the French and Indian Wars. Upon Taft's death, his wife Lydia Taft became the wealthiest person in Uxbridge and under the premise of "no taxation without representation" was the first woman to vote in America.
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Josiah Taft | |
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Born | (1709-04-02)April 2, 1709 |
Died | September 29, 1756(1756-09-29) (aged 47)[lower-alpha 1] |
Spouse | Lydia Taft[lower-alpha 2] |
Children | Bazaleel Taft Sr. and seven other children |
Parent(s) | Daniel and Lydia Taft[lower-alpha 2] |
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