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With his newest book Justin Taft, Jr. continues to build on his
previous success. As I Saw It was well received by the Rochester
community as a colorful and engaging look at Rochester during the
1930s Depression. Whereas his first book included humorous
recollections of town characters, community leaders, escaped
convicts, gypsies and chicken thieves The Tafts of Rochester,
Illinois focuses on the Taft family itself. Through this book
Justin Taft continues to share his insight on life in the early
days of Rochester. Unlike his previous work, this newest effort is
professionally researched within its historical context. The
westward migration and acquisition of land by Vermont to Rochester
families is explored. Previously unidentified relationships between
migrating Vermont families are documented. Each of the Rochester
Tafts is traced through vital records, census listings, land
transactions, family letters and bibles. The author annotates the
book with early Rochester photographs and Taft family heirlooms,
never forgetting to spin his signature folktales, adding depth to
our understanding of the lives of his ancestors and many other
early pioneers of Rochester. The Tafts, and their associated
families, were some of the earliest settlers in Rochester. They
were active in the political and social structure of the fledgling
community. Their impact on Rochester's development is a must read
for anyone interested in the history of Sangamon County.
With his newest book Justin Taft, Jr. continues to build on his
previous success. As I Saw It was well received by the Rochester
community as a colorful and engaging look at Rochester during the
1930s Depression. Whereas his first book included humorous
recollections of town characters, community leaders, escaped
convicts, gypsies and chicken thieves The Tafts of Rochester,
Illinois focuses on the Taft family itself. Through this book
Justin Taft continues to share his insight on life in the early
days of Rochester. Unlike his previous work, this newest effort is
professionally researched within its historical context. The
westward migration and acquisition of land by Vermont to Rochester
families is explored. Previously unidentified relationships between
migrating Vermont families are documented. Each of the Rochester
Tafts is traced through vital records, census listings, land
transactions, family letters and bibles. The author annotates the
book with early Rochester photographs and Taft family heirlooms,
never forgetting to spin his signature folktales, adding depth to
our understanding of the lives of his ancestors and many other
early pioneers of Rochester. The Tafts, and their associated
families, were some of the earliest settlers in Rochester. They
were active in the political and social structure of the fledgling
community. Their impact on Rochester's development is a must read
for anyone interested in the history of Sangamon County.
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