[2] George was Bezaleel Jr's son, a lawyer, District Attorney, and private secretary to U.S.
[2] George's influence may have led to the Lincoln Square, Worcester Court House being erected.
[2] A family reunion at "Elmshade", in 1874, was likely attended by a young future US President, William Howard Taft.
His father was a soldier and a Captain in the Worcester 9th Company, in the American Revolutionary War.
[3] Many members of the Taft family have been prominent in State and national politics, having served as judges, legislators, and in Federal Executive and Judicial positions.
Five generations of this branch of the Taft family served in the Massachusetts legislature, executive branch and government service including his son George Spring Taft, who served as a secretary to United States Senator George Frisbie Hoar from Massachusetts.
[3] "Bazaleel Taft Jr. House and Law Office" is today listed on the National Register of Historic Places.