Peter Rawson Taft

Peter Rawson Taft (April 14, 1785 – January 1, 1867) was President William Howard Taft's paternal grandfather.

Read more about Peter Rawson Taft:  Early Life and Family, Marriage and First Child, Career As A Lawyer and Legislator, Afterward

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    A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul.
    George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950)

    I do not think that there is any doubt about where I stand in respect to boycotts. If there is, I will just state what I think about them. They are illegal and ought to be suppressed. I would never countenance that which recognizes their legality.
    —William Howard Taft (1857–1930)