The Quincy Daily Whig (Quincy, Illinois), Wednesday, July 13, 1904; Page: 8
THE PASSING OF A NONAGENARIAN
William Booth, of Gilmer Township, Died on Ninety-first Birthday.
IN COUNTY FOR OVER 50 YEARS
End Came After a General Decline Covering Period of Three Months.
William Booth, a nonagenarian and for over half a century a resident of Adams county, during which time he lived on the same farm, died yesterday morning shortly after 9 o'clock at his home two miles southeast of Paloma. The end came on the anniversary of the birth of the venerable farmer, his ninety-first. For three months past he had been in failing health, his decline being attributable to no specific disease, but apparently being due to the infirmities incident to his advanced age.
Mr. Booth was surrounded by his family when death came, and Rev. W. E. Rose, pastor of the Paloma M. E. church, of which the deceased was a faithful member, was at the bedside to offer the last consolation.
Born in England
A native of Kent county, England, Mr. Booth was nevertheless a thorough American. He was born July 12, 1813, and in 1828, at the age of 15 years, he came to this country, settling in Illinois when the state was little more than a wilderness. Over 50 years ago he took up his residence in Adams county on the farm which he has occupied ever since.
He was twice married, one child by the first union surviving, Miss Eliza. By the second marriage four daughters and four sons survive. They are Mrs. Sarah Lohr, W. W. Booth, assistant postmaster at Paloma; Mrs. Mary Fisher, Miss Emelia Booth, Wesley Booth, Stephen Booth, Hannah Booth and George Booth. Mrs. J. F. Hughes is a niece.
A Respected Man
Mr. Booth was one of the solid citizens of Gilmer township. He was of a retiring disposition, but was a man whose friends held him in the highest esteem and whose advice was considered unquestionably sound on any subject. Since 1861, for over 40 years, he had been a devout member of the Paloma M. E. church and had done much good work for the congregation.
The funeral will take place tomorrow morning at 10:30.
THE PASSING OF A NONAGENARIAN
William Booth, of Gilmer Township, Died on Ninety-first Birthday.
IN COUNTY FOR OVER 50 YEARS
End Came After a General Decline Covering Period of Three Months.
William Booth, a nonagenarian and for over half a century a resident of Adams county, during which time he lived on the same farm, died yesterday morning shortly after 9 o'clock at his home two miles southeast of Paloma. The end came on the anniversary of the birth of the venerable farmer, his ninety-first. For three months past he had been in failing health, his decline being attributable to no specific disease, but apparently being due to the infirmities incident to his advanced age.
Mr. Booth was surrounded by his family when death came, and Rev. W. E. Rose, pastor of the Paloma M. E. church, of which the deceased was a faithful member, was at the bedside to offer the last consolation.
Born in England
A native of Kent county, England, Mr. Booth was nevertheless a thorough American. He was born July 12, 1813, and in 1828, at the age of 15 years, he came to this country, settling in Illinois when the state was little more than a wilderness. Over 50 years ago he took up his residence in Adams county on the farm which he has occupied ever since.
He was twice married, one child by the first union surviving, Miss Eliza. By the second marriage four daughters and four sons survive. They are Mrs. Sarah Lohr, W. W. Booth, assistant postmaster at Paloma; Mrs. Mary Fisher, Miss Emelia Booth, Wesley Booth, Stephen Booth, Hannah Booth and George Booth. Mrs. J. F. Hughes is a niece.
A Respected Man
Mr. Booth was one of the solid citizens of Gilmer township. He was of a retiring disposition, but was a man whose friends held him in the highest esteem and whose advice was considered unquestionably sound on any subject. Since 1861, for over 40 years, he had been a devout member of the Paloma M. E. church and had done much good work for the congregation.
The funeral will take place tomorrow morning at 10:30.
The Quincy Daily Whig (Quincy, Illinois), Wednesday, July 13, 1904; Page: 8
THE PASSING OF A NONAGENARIAN
William Booth, of Gilmer Township, Died on Ninety-first Birthday.
IN COUNTY FOR OVER 50 YEARS
End Came After a General Decline Covering Period of Three Months.
William Booth, a nonagenarian and for over half a century a resident of Adams county, during which time he lived on the same farm, died yesterday morning shortly after 9 o'clock at his home two miles southeast of Paloma. The end came on the anniversary of the birth of the venerable farmer, his ninety-first. For three months past he had been in failing health, his decline being attributable to no specific disease, but apparently being due to the infirmities incident to his advanced age.
Mr. Booth was surrounded by his family when death came, and Rev. W. E. Rose, pastor of the Paloma M. E. church, of which the deceased was a faithful member, was at the bedside to offer the last consolation.
Born in England
A native of Kent county, England, Mr. Booth was nevertheless a thorough American. He was born July 12, 1813, and in 1828, at the age of 15 years, he came to this country, settling in Illinois when the state was little more than a wilderness. Over 50 years ago he took up his residence in Adams county on the farm which he has occupied ever since.
He was twice married, one child by the first union surviving, Miss Eliza. By the second marriage four daughters and four sons survive. They are Mrs. Sarah Lohr, W. W. Booth, assistant postmaster at Paloma; Mrs. Mary Fisher, Miss Emelia Booth, Wesley Booth, Stephen Booth, Hannah Booth and George Booth. Mrs. J. F. Hughes is a niece.
A Respected Man
Mr. Booth was one of the solid citizens of Gilmer township. He was of a retiring disposition, but was a man whose friends held him in the highest esteem and whose advice was considered unquestionably sound on any subject. Since 1861, for over 40 years, he had been a devout member of the Paloma M. E. church and had done much good work for the congregation.
The funeral will take place tomorrow morning at 10:30.
THE PASSING OF A NONAGENARIAN
William Booth, of Gilmer Township, Died on Ninety-first Birthday.
IN COUNTY FOR OVER 50 YEARS
End Came After a General Decline Covering Period of Three Months.
William Booth, a nonagenarian and for over half a century a resident of Adams county, during which time he lived on the same farm, died yesterday morning shortly after 9 o'clock at his home two miles southeast of Paloma. The end came on the anniversary of the birth of the venerable farmer, his ninety-first. For three months past he had been in failing health, his decline being attributable to no specific disease, but apparently being due to the infirmities incident to his advanced age.
Mr. Booth was surrounded by his family when death came, and Rev. W. E. Rose, pastor of the Paloma M. E. church, of which the deceased was a faithful member, was at the bedside to offer the last consolation.
Born in England
A native of Kent county, England, Mr. Booth was nevertheless a thorough American. He was born July 12, 1813, and in 1828, at the age of 15 years, he came to this country, settling in Illinois when the state was little more than a wilderness. Over 50 years ago he took up his residence in Adams county on the farm which he has occupied ever since.
He was twice married, one child by the first union surviving, Miss Eliza. By the second marriage four daughters and four sons survive. They are Mrs. Sarah Lohr, W. W. Booth, assistant postmaster at Paloma; Mrs. Mary Fisher, Miss Emelia Booth, Wesley Booth, Stephen Booth, Hannah Booth and George Booth. Mrs. J. F. Hughes is a niece.
A Respected Man
Mr. Booth was one of the solid citizens of Gilmer township. He was of a retiring disposition, but was a man whose friends held him in the highest esteem and whose advice was considered unquestionably sound on any subject. Since 1861, for over 40 years, he had been a devout member of the Paloma M. E. church and had done much good work for the congregation.
The funeral will take place tomorrow morning at 10:30.
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