Taggart, William Rush.

William Rush Taggart (1849-1922) served as the assistant geologist from 1872-1873 with the Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories, commonly known as the Hayden Survey, which was led by Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden. After the survey, Taggart joined the law firm of Dillon and Swain in New York City and became associated with Western Union Telegraph Company serving as its vice-president until his death in 1922.

From the description of Papers, 1872-1873. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 27928232