Source: Portrait & Biographical Album of Whiteside County, IL
Originally Published 1885
Chapman Bros.
Chicago, IL
Reproduced on CD

Transcribed by: Denise McLoughlin
Tampico Area Historical Society
www.tampicohistoricalsociety.citymax.com

Page 525

William A. Booth, a farmer, residing on section 30, Prophetstown Township, and the owner of 220 acres of land thereon, is a son of Ashley and Mary (Foy) Booth, and was born in Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., June 18, 1832. His father is a native of Tompkins county, that State, is a farmer by occupation, and at present resides in Portland Township, this county. His mother was a native of Cattarugus County, and died in this county, Sept. 4, 1871. Mr. Booth was then married, in April, 1872, to Mrs. Fanny Winters.

Mr. Booth is the only child of his father's family, and was reared on a farm, receiving the advantages afforded by the common schools. In 1838 his father's family came to this county, and located in Prophetstown, and six years later his father located 166 acres of land on section 20, Prophetstown Township, where he resided until 1877, hen he moved to Portland village.

Mr. Booth was united in marriage at the age of 18 years, in Hennepin, Ill. The event occurred June 17, 1850, and the lady of his choice was Miss Adaliza Hurd. She was a daughter of Horace and Lydia Hurd, and was born in Vermont, Nov. 6, 1831. They had six children, five of whom are living: Horace A. was a farmer in Hume Township, this county; Clarence is a farmer, residing in Geneseo, Henry Co., Ill.; Fanny A. is the wife of Clement D. Johnson, a farmer in Prophetstown Township; Mary L. is deceased; Henry E. resides with his parents, as likewise does Bertha G.

Mrs. Booth resided on the old family homestead until about 24 years of age. In 1852 he entered 40 acres of land on section 29, Prophetstown Township, and resided on it about five years. He then bought, where he now lives, 40 acres, and has since added to his estate until at present he is the proprietor of 220 acres. He makes a specialty of dairying, and keeps usually about 20 cows. He raises also from 50 to 75 hogs annually.

Mr. Booth is a member of the Odd Fellows Order, Sinnisippi Lodge, No. 308.