1. William Howard Taft By Deandra Kosen

2. Born • September 15, 1857 • Mount Auburn • Cincinnati • Ohio

3. Early Life • Father- Alphonso Taft • Mother- Louise Mary Torrey Taft • Brothers- Henry and Horse Taft • Sister- Fanny Louise Taft • Stepmom- Fanny Taft • Stepbrothers- Charles and Peter Taft • Called “Winnie”

4. Midlife • Wife- Helen Herron Taft • Sons- Charles Phelps and Robert Alphonso Taft • Daughter- Helen Herron Taft • Married- June 19, 1886 • Became president in 1908 • James S. Sherman vice president

5. Late Life • Died- March 8, 1930 • In Washington D.C. • Age 72 • From 1857-1930 • Overworking • Bad health • Heart trouble

6. Fun Facts • He got stuck in a bathtub • 27th president

7. Sources • Encyclopedia of Presidents: William Howard Taft Twenty-seventh President of the United States of America by Jane Clark Casey • www.worldbookonline.come found 2/7/12

8. Thank you • Hope you enjoyed!