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BOOTH (Soundex B300) — See also BOOT, BOOTHBY, BOOTHE, BOOTHMAN, BOOTIE, BOOTLE, BOOTZ, BOTT, BOYATT, BOYETT, BOYETTE, BOYTE, BUATT, BUTH, BUTT.

  BOOTH: See also Virginia Anding — Samuel Taylor Beare — Harvey Lincoln Boutwell — Warren Booth Burrows — George Booth Cary — Henry Booth Cowles — Milton John Daniels — Patrick Henry Drewry — Orval Carl Finkbeiner — Booth Gardner — Robert Wallace Kellough — James Roderick Lilley — Booth M. Malone — Philip Wallace Manhard — Francis J. McCaffrey, Jr. — Spencer Booth Russell — Newton Booth Tarkington — Ezra Booth Taylor — Richard Bowditch Wigglesworth
  Booth, A. Douglas — of Mangham, Richland Parish, La. Democrat. Member of Louisiana state house of representatives, 1950. Still living as of 1950.
  Booth, Andrew G. — of California. Member of California state assembly 10th District, 1883-85. Burial location unknown.
  Booth, Anne — of Yuma, Yuma County, Ariz. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Booth, Arthur — of Wayne, Wayne County, W.Va. Republican. Chair of Wayne County Republican Party, 1961. Still living as of 1961.
  Booth, B. J. — of Bowling Green, Warren County, Ky. Democrat. Candidate in primary for Kentucky state house of representatives 20th District, 1973, 1975. Still living as of 1975.
  Booth, B. W. — of Shorter, Macon County, Ala. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Alabama, 1936. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Booth, Barry — of Spanish Fort, Baldwin County, Ala. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Alabama, 2008. Still living as of 2008.
  Booth, Bill See William Booth
  Booth, Bruce G. — of Birmingham, Oakland County, Mich. Mayor of Birmingham, Mich., 1951. Still living as of 1951.
  Booth, Carmel H. — of San Anselmo, Marin County, Calif. Mayor of San Anselmo, Calif., 1952. Still living as of 1952.
  Booth, Charles C. (born c.1870) — of Bethany, New Haven County, Conn. Born in Waterbury, New Haven County, Conn., about 1870. Democrat. Farmer; member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Bethany, 1919-20; defeated, 1948. Burial location unknown.
  Booth, Charles L. — of New Bedford, Bristol County, Mass. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 1928. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Booth, Christopher R. — of Wyncote, Montgomery County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Still living as of 2008.
  Booth, Courtland — of Oregon. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Oregon, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Booth, Daniel B. — of Montgomery, Montgomery County, Ala. U.S. Collector of Internal Revenue for the 2nd Alabama District, 1877. Burial location unknown.
  Booth, David A. — of Pennsylvania. Constitutional candidate for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 8th District, 1996. Still living as of 1996.
  Booth, Dennis (born c.1953) — of Yuma, Yuma County, Ariz. Born about 1953. Republican. Presidential Elector for Arizona, 2000; delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 2004. Still living as of 2004.
  Booth, Don (b. 1932) — of Huntington, Cabell County, W.Va. Born in Huntington, Cabell County, W.Va., September 4, 1932. Democrat. Member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Cabell County, 1959-60; defeated, 1968. Episcopalian. Member, Elks; Moose; Odd Fellows; Jaycees; Optimist Club. Still living as of 1968.
  Booth, Dorothy — of Rich Hill, Bates County, Mo. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Booth, Douglas (b. 1876) — of Prattville, Autauga County, Ala. Born in Prattville, Autauga County, Ala., October 11, 1876. Son of Daniel Boone Booth and Sarah (Benson) Booth; married, May 28, 1907, to Mamie Weir. Republican. Lawyer; served in the U.S. Army during the Spanish-American War; alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Alabama, 1928, 1932. Episcopalian. Member, Odd Fellows. Burial location unknown.
  Booth, Douglas See A. Douglas Booth
  Booth, E. A. — of Ridgeview, Dewey County, S.Dak. Member of South Dakota state senate 30th District, 1949-50; member of South Dakota state house of representatives, 1951-54 (55th District 1951-52, 51st District 1953-54). Still living as of 1954.
  Booth, E. S. — of Baker, Fallon County, Mont. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Montana, 1916. Burial location unknown.
  Booth, Edwin — of Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1960. Still living as of 1960.
  Booth, Edwin E. — of Washington, Beaufort County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2008. Still living as of 2008.
  Booth, Elijah — of Stratford, Fairfield County, Conn. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Stratford, 1827. Burial location unknown.
  Booth, Fenton Whitlock (1869-1947) — also known as Fenton W. Booth — of Marshall, Clark County, Ill. Born in Marshall, Clark County, Ill., May 12, 1869. Nephew of Newton Booth; son of Lyman Booth and Fayette W. (Whitlock) Booth; married, December 17, 1893, to Mabel Dana; first cousin of Newton Booth Tarkington. Republican. Lawyer; member of Illinois state house of representatives, 1896-97; delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1904; Judge of U.S. Court of Claims, 1905-. Member, American Bar Association. Died July 26, 1947 (age 78 years, 75 days). Interment somewhere in Indianapolis, Ind.
  See also Booth-Tarkington-Jameson family of Indiana
  Booth, G. M. — of Taylor, Williamson County, Tex. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1932. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Booth, George Francis (1870-1955) — also known as George F. Booth — of Worcester, Worcester County, Mass. Born in Hartford, Hartford County, Conn., November 11, 1870. Son of William Henry Booth and Eliza (Jackson) Booth; married, November 18, 1896, to Minnie L. Welles. Republican. Newspaper publisher; delegate to Republican National Convention from Massachusetts, 1924, 1932, 1936, 1944. Congregationalist or Unitarian. Died in Gloucester, Essex County, Mass., September 1, 1955 (age 84 years, 294 days). Burial location unknown.
  Booth, Gustav Leonard — of Warroad, Roseau County, Minn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 2008. Still living as of 2008.
  Booth, Harry — of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, La. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 1944. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Booth, Harry V. — Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 1960. Still living as of 1960.
  Booth, Hartwell W. (b. 1883) — of Utica, Oneida County, N.Y. Born in Forest City, Meeker County, Minn., May 7, 1883. Son of Charles W. Booth (Baptist clergyman). Republican. Office supply business; member of New York state assembly from Oneida County 1st District, 1919-22. Burial location unknown.
  Booth, Henry — of Cabell County, W.Va. Republican. Candidate for West Virginia state house of delegates from Cabell County, 1960, 1962. Still living as of 1962.
  Booth, Hinton — of Statesboro, Bulloch County, Ga. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 1916. Burial location unknown.
  Booth, Hiram Evans (b. 1860) — also known as Hiram E. Booth — of Carson, Pottawattamie County, Iowa; Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. Born near Postville, Allamakee County, Iowa, October 25, 1860. Son of Joseph Booth and Caroline (Bishop) Booth; married, May 29, 1889, to Lillian B. Redhead. Lawyer; newspaper editor; member of Utah territorial senate, 1894-96; member of Utah state senate, 1896-97; U.S. Attorney for Utah, 1906-13. Member, Freemasons. Burial location unknown.
  Booth, Hobart, Jr. (b. 1920) — of Oak Hill, Fayette County, W.Va. Born in Williamson, Mingo County, W.Va., April 17, 1920. Son of Hobart Booth and Alice (Salmons) Booth; married, September 12, 1943, to Sarah Kerby. Democrat. Served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Fayette County, 1951-60. Baptist. Member, Moose; Veterans of Foreign Wars; American Legion. Still living as of 1960.
  Booth, Isaac — of Trumbull, Fairfield County, Conn. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Trumbull, 1823. Burial location unknown.
  Booth, J. J. — of Lewistown, Mifflin County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1900. Burial location unknown.
  Booth, James — of Scribner, Dodge County, Neb. Member of Nebraska state house of representatives, 1885-86. Burial location unknown.
  Booth, James — of Michigan. Democrat. Candidate for Michigan state house of representatives 43rd District, 1970. Still living as of 1970.
  Booth, James L. — of Metamora, Woodford County, Ill. Republican. Chair of Woodford County Republican Party, 2002. Still living as of 2002.
  Booth, James W. — of New York, New York County, N.Y. Member of New York state senate 5th District, 1874-76. Burial location unknown.
  Booth, Jane E. — Candidate for U.S. Representative from Louisiana 2nd District, 1990. Female. Still living as of 1990.
  Booth, Jesse — of Delaware County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Delaware County, 1837. Burial location unknown.
  Booth, Jim — of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Fla. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 2004. Still living as of 2004.
  Booth, Joel C. — of Lebanon, Linn County, Ore. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Oregon, 1944. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Booth, John B. — of Bellevue, Jackson County, Iowa. District judge in Iowa 8th District, 1854-55. Burial location unknown.
  Booth, John Edge (1847-1920) — also known as John E. Booth — of Provo, Utah County, Utah. Born in 1847. Mayor of Provo, Utah, 1890-91. Died in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, March 8, 1920 (age about 72 years). Interment at Provo City Cemetery, Provo, Utah.
  Booth, John P. — of Florida. Republican. Candidate for U.S. Senator from Florida, 1950. Still living as of 1950.
  Booth, John S. — of Michigan. Republican. Candidate in primary for delegate to Michigan state constitutional convention from Presque Isle District, 1961. Still living as of 1961.
  Booth, John W. — of Broome County, N.Y. Democrat. Candidate for New York state assembly from Broome County 1st District, 1900. Burial location unknown.
  Booth, John W. — of Michigan. Republican. Candidate in primary for Michigan state house of representatives from Genesee County 1st District, 1952. Still living as of 1952.
  Booth, Joseph — of Newtown, Fairfield County, Conn. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Newtown, 1832. Burial location unknown.
  Booth, Joseph — of Essex County, N.J. Member of New Jersey state house of assembly from Essex County, 1858. Burial location unknown.
  Booth, Kelly Ann — of Utah. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Utah, 2000. Still living as of 2000.
  Booth, Lee A. — of Michigan. Workers World candidate for Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1996. Still living as of 1996.
  Booth, Louis C. — of Sheridan, Sheridan County, Wyo. Mayor of Sheridan, Wyo., 1944-45. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Booth, Martha — of Frankfort, Franklin County, Ky. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kentucky, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Booth, Newton (1825-1892) — of Sacramento, Sacramento County, Calif. Born in Salem, Washington County, Ind., December 25, 1825. Son of Beebe Booth and Hannah (Pitts) Booth; brother of Walter Booth; uncle of Newton Booth Tarkington and Fenton Whitlock Booth. Republican. Lawyer; law partner of Harvey David Scott; member of California state senate, 1863; Governor of California, 1871-75; U.S. Senator from California, 1875-81. Died in Sacramento, Sacramento County, Calif., July 14, 1892 (age 66 years, 202 days). Interment at City Cemetery, Sacramento, Calif.
  Cross-reference: Harvey David Scott
  See also Booth-Tarkington-Jameson family of Indiana
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — National Governors Association biography
  Booth, R. A. See Robert Asbury Booth
  Booth, Ralph C. — of Shelton, Fairfield County, Conn. Mayor of Shelton, Conn., 1941. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Booth, Ralph Harman (1873-1931) — of Grosse Pointe, Wayne County, Mich. Born in Toronto, Ontario, September 29, 1873. Son of Henry Wood Booth and Clara L. (Gagnier) Booth; married, May 23, 1906, to M. Mary Batterman. Newspaper publisher; president, Booth Newspapers; U.S. Minister to Denmark, 1930-31. Episcopalian. Died June 20, 1931 (age 57 years, 264 days). Burial location unknown.
  Booth, Reuben — of Danbury, Fairfield County, Conn. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Danbury, 1822; member of Connecticut state senate 11th District, 1830; Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut, 1844-46. Burial location unknown.
  Booth, Richard — of Aberdeen, Monroe County, Miss. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Mississippi, 1956. Still living as of 1956.
  Booth, Robert — of Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio. Democrat. Mayor of Tiffin, Ohio, 1954; alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1956, 1964. Still living as of 1964.
  Booth, Robert — of Beardstown, Cass County, Ill. Republican. Chair of Cass County Republican Party, 2002. Still living as of 2002.
  Booth, Robert Asbury (b. 1858) — also known as R. A. Booth — of Eugene, Lane County, Ore. Born in Yamhill County, Ore., May 15, 1858. Married, May 15, 1881, to Clintona A. LaRout. Republican. Principal, Oregon State Normal School, 1886-87; organizer, president, First National Bank of Grants Pass; president, Douglas National Bank of Blossburg; delegate to Republican National Convention from Oregon, 1896; member of Oregon state senate, 1900-08; candidate for U.S. Senator from Oregon, 1914. Methodist. Member, Rotary. Burial location unknown.
  Booth, Robert P. — of Bedford, Hillsborough County, N.H. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New Hampshire, 1936. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Booth, Mrs. Rolla — of Rich Hill, Bates County, Mo. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Booth, S. M. — Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from South Dakota at-large, 1889. Burial location unknown.
  Booth, Samuel S. — of Montgomery, Montgomery County, Ala. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Alabama, 1896. Burial location unknown.
  Booth, Silas C. — of Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Conn. Mayor of Bridgeport, Conn., 1858-60. Burial location unknown.
  Booth, Thomas — Republican. Member, Arrangements Committee, Republican National Convention, 1896. Burial location unknown.
  Booth, Virginia Jane See Virginia Anding
  Booth, W. H. — of Chillicothe, Livingston County, Mo. Mayor of Chillicothe, Mo., 1894. Burial location unknown.
  Booth, Walter (1791-1870) — of Meriden, New Haven County, Conn. Born in Woodbridge, New Haven County, Conn., December 8, 1791. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Meriden, 1829, 1838; county judge in Connecticut, 1834; member of Connecticut state senate 6th District, 1834; U.S. Representative from Connecticut 2nd District, 1849-51; defeated, 1850. Died in Meriden, New Haven County, Conn., April 30, 1870 (age 78 years, 143 days). Interment at East Cemetery, Meriden, Conn.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Booth, Walter — of New Milford, Litchfield County, Conn. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from New Milford, 1831-32. Burial location unknown.
  Booth, Walter — of Herkimer County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Herkimer County, 1843. Burial location unknown.
  Booth, Walter — of Paris, Edgar County, Ill. Brother of Newton Booth. Mayor of Paris, Ill.. Burial location unknown.
  See also Booth-Tarkington-Jameson family of Indiana
  Booth, Wilbur Franklin (1861-1944) — of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minn. Born in Seymour, New Haven County, Conn., August 22, 1861. Son of Rev. Albert Booth and Louisa (Tristram) Booth. Lawyer; district judge in Minnesota, 1909-14; U.S. District Judge for Minnesota, 1914-25; Judge of U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit, 1925-32; took senior status 1932. Died July 7, 1944 (age 82 years, 320 days). Burial location unknown.
  See also federal judicial profile
  Booth, William — also known as Bill Booth — of St. Charles, St. Charles County, Mo. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1996, 2000 (alternate). Still living as of 2000.
  Booth, William E. — of Livingston County, N.Y. Prohibition candidate for New York state assembly from Livingston County, 1900. Burial location unknown.
  Booth, William H. — of Monroe County, Ohio. Democrat. Member of Ohio state house of representatives from Monroe County; elected 1897. Burial location unknown.
  Booth, William J. — of Manchester, Hillsborough County, N.H. Democrat. Member of New Hampshire state house of representatives from Manchester 6th Ward; elected 1938. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Booth, William L. — of Decatur, Macon County, Ill. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1964. Still living as of 1964.



 

 


 
   
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