Merrit
M.
Taft
Born in Cortland County, New York, USA.
Son of Mijamin Taft
and Clementine (Robinson) Taft
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
Maria Nancy (Failing) Taft
— married
1870 (to 1 May 1912) [location unknown]
Descendants 
Father of
Eva L. (Taft) Simpson and Edith (Taft) Simpson
Died
at age 67
in Armstrong, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Biography
Merrit M. Taft was born on 8 Feb 1845 at Cortland County, New York, USA.[1] He appeared on the census of 7 Aug. 1850 in the household of his parents, Mijamin Taft and Clementine (Robinson) Taft,[1] at Solon, Cortland County, New York.[2] He appeared on the census of 4 June 1855 in the household of his parents at Solon, Cortland County, New York.[3] He appeared on the census of 15 June 1860 in the household of his father at Jasper, Steuben County, New York.[4]
He married Maria (--?--) circa 1870.[5]
He was a farmer when he and Maria appeared on the census of 5 June 1875 at Jasper, Steuben County, New York.[6] He was a farmer when he and Maria appeared on the census of 25 June 1880 at Jasper, Steuben County, New York.[5] He and Maria appeared on the census of 16 Feb. 1892 at Jasper, Steuben County, New York.[7] He appeared on the census of 23 May 1910 at Alms House, Armstrong Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.[8]
Merrit died on 1 May 1912 at Armstrong, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, at age 67 and was buried at Edgewood Cemetery, Montoursville, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.[1]
Census
7 Aug. 1850
Solon, Cortland County, New York.
- Migamine Taff 38.
- Clementine Taff 37.
- Charles Taff 15.
- Laverne Taff 7.
- Merrett Taff 5.[2]
4 June 1855
Solon, Cortland County, New York.
- Migamin Taft 43 b. Otsego.
- Clemontine Taft 42 wife b. Cortland.
- Charles H Firman 17 or 19 son. b. Otsego.
- Lovern R Taft 12 daughter b. Cortland.
- Merit M Taft 10 son b. Cortland.[3]
15 June 1860
Jasper, Steuben County, New York.
- Mjann Taft 48.
- Lovern Taft 17.
- Merit Taft 15.[4]
5 June 1875
Jasper, Steuben County, New York.
- Merit Taft 30.
- Mariah Taft 29.
- Eva L Taft 4.
- Edith Taft 1.
- Clementine Taft 62. living next door widowed tailoress.[6]
25 June 1880
Jasper, Steuben County, New York.
- Merit M. Taft 35.
- Maria N. Taft 34.
- Eva L. Taft 9.
- Edith M. Taft 6.
- Benjamin B. T. Taft 3.
- Clementina Taft 67.[5]
16 Feb. 1892
Jasper, Steuben County, New York.
- Taft, Merit M. 48.
- Marie N. 48.
- Eva L. 22.
- Edith M. 18.
- Benjamin I. 16.
- Abram L. 8.
- Clementine 80.[7]
Sources
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944 PA Death. Merrit M Taft.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Year: 1850; Census Place: Solon, Cortland, New York; Roll: M432_493; Page: 176B; Image: 104. 1850 US Census. Migamine Taff.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 New York, State Census, 1855 1855 NY Census. Mizamin Taft.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Year: 1860; Census Place: Jasper, Steuben, New York; Roll: M653_863; Page: 772; Image: 777; Family History Library Film: 803863. 1860 US Census. Mjann Taft.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Year: 1880; Census Place: Jasper, Steuben, New York; Roll: 934; Family History Film: 1254934; Page: 415A; Enumeration District: 184; Image: 0024. 1880 US Census. Merit M. Taft.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 New York, State Census, 1875 1875 NY Census. Merit Taft.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 New York, State Census, 1892 1892 NY Census Merit M Taft.
- ↑ Year: 1910; Census Place: Armstrong, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1372; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 1375385. 1910 US Census. Merritt L Taft.
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