Royal C. Taffeta

Royal Chapin Taft (born February 14, 1823 in Northbridge , Worcester County , Massachusetts , † June 4, 1912 ) was an American politician and governor of the state of Rhode Island from 1888 to 1889 .

Early years

After finishing school, Taft went into the textile business for a few years, selling cotton and sheep wool products in Rhode Island and Connecticut . He became a member of the Republican Party . Between 1855 and 1856 he was a member of the Providence City Council .

Political and business career

Taft became a successful businessman. He became president of the Merchant's National Bank of Providence and the Boston and Providence Railroad . He was also on the board of directors of other banks and railways. In 1888 he was elected the new governor of his state against incumbent John Davis . His one-year term began on May 29, 1888. During this time, an electoral reform was carried out. The enlargement of the National Guard's naval department was also discussed. Because of his many business activities, Taft decided not to run again in 1889.

Another résumé

After the end of his governorship, Taft continued to devote himself intensively to his business. He was also interested in art and had an extensive private art collection himself. Parts of it later went to various public institutions in Rhode Island. Royal Taft died in June 1912. He had four children with his wife, Mary Frances Aimington.

literature

Robert Sobel and John Raimo (Eds.): Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789–1978. Volume 4, Meckler Books, Westport, 1978. 4 volumes.

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SURNAME	Taft, Royal C.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Taft, Royal Chapin (full name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician
DATE OF BIRTH	February 14, 1823
PLACE OF BIRTH	Northbridge , Worcester County , Massachusetts
DATE OF DEATH	June 4, 1912