Samuel Taft

Samuel Taft (September 23, 1735 – August 2, 1816[1]) was a Revolutionary War soldier who later hosted his former commander in Chief, President George Washington, at his home, on his inaugural tour of New England.

He served in the American Revolutionary War as a private with a company from Worcester County.

Newly elected President of the United States, George Washington, stayed one evening with Taft and his family during his inaugural trip through New England.

The President wrote a letter to Taft, from his next stop, on November 8 at Hartford, thanking him for his service and giving some gifts to Samuel's daughters.

[4] [4]It is possible that President George Washington refers to Perley in his letter as "Polly" and one of the other girls as "Patty".