Tait, Robert S.

Robert Shaw Tait (b.1863), a son of James A. Tait, became head of both the Santa Cruz Water Dept. and Fire Dept. in the early 20th century. He oversaw an expansion of the city water system, including what are still known as the "Tait Wells".

• "Where Does Our Water Come from?", Santa Cruz Water Dept.
• History Pages: 51 - Santa Cruz water system timeline

Father James was a Soc. of Pioneers member, along with sons Joseph, Robert, and William.