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Male Ezra Taft BENSON Click to view Ezra Taft BENSON in the family tree

Ezra Taft was born on February 22nd, 1811 in Mendon, Worchester, Massachusetts.  Ezra Taft's father was John BENSON and his mother was Chloe TAFT.  His paternal grandparents were John BENSON and Mary HOLBROOK; his maternal grandparents were Eastman (Easman) TAFT and Hannah TAFT. He had two brothers and three sisters, named George Taft, John M., Charlotte Taft, Hannah and Abbie Ann.  He was the second oldest of the six children.  He died at the age of 58 on September 3rd, 1869 in Ogden, Weber, Ut.  He was buried on September 5th, 1869 in Logan, Cache, Ut.


Ezra Taft's family with Adeline Brooks ANDRUS

‌Ezra Taft and Adeline Brooks were married in a religious ceremony on April 27th, 1844 in Nauvoo, Hancock, Il.  They had two sons and a daughter, named George Taft, Frank Andrus and Florence A.

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Ancestral File (R), Ancestral File (R), Ancestral File (R)


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