About John B. Taft
Lived 1826 – 1900 (aged 74). John B. Taft was an American politician.
John B. Taft (February 1, 1826 – June 23, 1900) was an American farmer and politician.
Taft was born in Weld, Franklin County, Maine. He went to the public schools. He moved to Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota in 1856 with his wife and family and was a farmer. Taft served in the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1889 and 1890 and was a Republican. Taft died from complications from surgery at the Lake Elmo Sanitorium in Minnesota.
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Who was John B. Taft?
American politician – Minnesota -House 1889-90 (District 24)
When was John B. Taft born?
John B. Taft was born on 1 February 1826 in Weld.
When did John B. Taft die?
John B. Taft died on 23 June 1900.
What was John B. Taft's occupation?
John B. Taft was a politician.
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John B. Taft was American.
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