Elizabeth (Cruff) Taft (1750 - 1821)

Born 25 Dec 1750 in Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island

Ancestors

Wife of Silas Taft — married 4 Dec 1768 in Smithfield, Rhode Island

Descendants

Died 21 Nov 1821 at age 70 in Clarkson, Monroe, New York

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Biography

Elizabeth was born 25 Dec 1750 in Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, the daughter of Samuel Cruff and Abigail Sprague. ^[1]

She married Silas Taft December 4, 1768 in Uxbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts. ^{[2] [3]} The couple had eight children in the family.

1. Dan Taft 1769–1834
2. Job Taft 1772–1840
3. Asa Taft 1774–1839
4. Abigail Taft 1777–1855
5. Silas Taft 1779–1850
6. Lewis Taft 1781–1842
7. Cruff Taft 1784–1831
8. Mary Taft 1786-

Elizabeth Cruff passed away 21 Nov 1821 in Clarkson, Monroe, New York. ^[4]

Sources

1. ↑ Arnold, James Newell. Rhode Island Vital Extracts, 1636–1850. 21 volumes. Providence, R.I.: Narragansett Historical Publishing Company, 1891–1912. Digitized images from New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts. CitingName: Elizabeth Cruff Birth Date: 25 Dec 1750 Birth Place: Rhode Island, USA Father Name: Samuel Cruff Mother Name: Abigail Cruff [Abigail Sprague] Page Number: 96
2. ↑ Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850 citing Name: Elisabeth Cruff Gender: Female Spouse: Silas Taft Marriage Date: 4 Dec 1768 City: Uxbridge County: Worchester, Massachusetts Source: Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT, Film # 0758485.
3. ↑ North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000 Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 065 : 1907 #64949 p. 334
4. ↑ Find A Grave Memorial 62320124 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62320124#source

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