George S. Taft | |
|---|---|
| District attorney ofWorcester County, Massachusetts | |
| In office 1905–1910 | |
| Preceded by | Rockwood Hoar |
| Succeeded by | James A. Stiles |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1859-11-14)November 14, 1859 Uxbridge, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | April 30, 1940(1940-04-30) (aged 80) Uxbridge, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | |
| Alma mater | Brown University |
| Occupation | Attorney |
George Spring Taft (November 14, 1859 – April 30, 1940) was an American attorney who was the district attorney ofWorcester County, Massachusetts from 1904 to 1910.
Taft was born on November 14, 1859 inUxbridge, Massachusetts.[1] He was the grandson ofBezaleel Taft Jr. Taft graduated fromBrown University in 1882.[2]
From 1883 to 1887, Taft was clerk of theUnited States Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections as well as the private secretary to SenatorGeorge F. Hoar.[2] He was admitted to the Massachusetts bar in 1887 after private study. He was an assistant district attorney from 1887 to 1905 and district attorney from 1905 to 1911.[1] From 1900 until his death, Taft was a member of the Massachusetts board of bar examiners.[3][4]
Taft also maintained a law practice withGeorge R. Stobbs.[1] In 1921, Taft was the counsel for a special legislative committee investigating irregularities involving the passage of legislation related to theBoston Elevated Railway.[3][5]
In 1913, Taft married Nancy Hall ofLondon.[3] Following his father's death, he inherited thehome built for his grandfather in Uxbridge.[6] He also maintained a residence in Worcester.[3] Taft died on April 30, 1940 at his home in Uxbridge following an illness of two weeks.[4]