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WILLIAM TAGGART, a resident of Norristown, is the son of Assemblyman Austin L. Taggart. He was born in Whitemarsh township, on the Taggart farm, located near Fort Washington. The family removed to Upper Merion soon after his birth and Wm. Taggart was reared in that township. He received a public school education, and learned farming in the most practical way possible, by actual experience in the daily routine of farm life under the supervision of his father.

He married, April 4, 1894, Elizabeth McLean, daughter of the late John McLean. After his marriage he took up his residence in Norriton township and rented farms until 1896, when he purchased the James McIntyre farm, a short distance north of the Norristown Hospital for the Insane, and adjoining the farm belonging to that institution. He still owns the property. He operated this farm for about seven years, when he decided to remove to Norristown, for the benefit of his children in connection with their education. He removed from the farm, April 1, 1903, taking up his residence on Stanbridge street, Norristown. He is engaged in hauling and does a very extensive business, being the owner of a large number of horses, wagons, carts, doing contract and other work of this kind.

In politics Mr. Taggart is an active Republican, although he has never sought public position. His children: Margaret Sinclair, born June 11, 1895; Martha Lee, born October 18, 1897; Austin Lee, born October 13, 1898; Elizabeth McLean, born February 6, 1903.

Austin L. Taggart, the father, was twice married, his first wife being Sarah Rudy and his second wife Hannah Supplee. He was born November 21, 1836, in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. He died in 1893 while serving his fourth term in the lower branch of the state legislature.