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Salem Pioneer Cemetery ~ John C. Booth
~ part of the Marion County Pioneer Cemeteries of Oregon
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John C. Booth
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| LAST NAME: Booth
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FIRST NAME: John
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MIDDLE NAME: C.
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| TITLE: Mr.
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| BORN: 21 Dec 1830
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DIED: 26 Nov 1899
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BURIED: 27 Nov 1899
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OCCUPATION: Real Estate & Insurance - Duncan & Booth
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| BIRTH PLACE: Montreal, Canada
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| DEATH PLACE: Salem, Marion Co., Oregon
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NOTES:
1st MARRIAGE - "John C. Booth & Sarah I. Headrick, m 21 Dec 1870 at house of Laban Case; P. S. Knight, M. G. Wit: Miss Jennie Case & I. W. Bacon #1306 pg 522" [divorced].
2nd MARRIAGE - "John C. Booth, over 21, & Verena Wischer, over 18, m 20 Jun 1894 at house of undersigned by P. S. Knight, M. G. Aff: R. J. Fleming. Wit: J. E. Basley & E. S. Knight #4648 pg 529".
Heirs: Georgia Belle Booth, dtr, 13, Salem (Isabelle Booth named as her mother & guardian); John L. Booth, 27, son, Los Angeles, CA; Ansel Booth, 24, son, U.S. Army, Manila, Luzon; Jeanette Booth, 22, dtr, Salem.
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OBITUARY:
J.C. BOOTH’S SUDDEN DEATH.
Apoplexy Took Him on Sunday Afternoon, While Enjoying a Stroll at Home.
John C. Booth, one of the best known real estate men of Salem and favorably known throughout the state, passed away Sunday afternoon, at 1:30 o’clock, being struck down by apoplexy, while walking and enjoying a smoke on the porch of his home on South High street, this city.
Mr. Booth was in the business portion of the city on Friday, attending to matters in which he was interested, but complaining that he was not feeling well, and fearing an attack of pneumonia. On Sunday he appeared to be in good spirits, and took dinner at 1 p.m. After his meal, he kissed his daughter, Georgia, affectionately, bidding her a pleasant goodbye, as she left the house for a visit with relatives. After his daughter departed from the house, Mr. Booth went out on the porch for a smoke, and death cam to him while he was walking in front of the door. Here two young ladies, college students who roomed in the house, found him, and they quickly gave the alarm. Neighbors hastened in and a physician was quickly sent for, but all was in vain, for death had claimed the aged man, and he had passed beyond all human aid. His death had been sudden and painless.
Mr. Booth was born in Montreal, Canada, on December 21, 1830, and was therefore, within 26 days of being 70 years old. He came to Oregon forty years ago, settling in this city, where he since resided. He was twice married, the first time in 1871 and his first wife was divorced from him several years ago; his second wife was formerly Mrs. Veronia Wichser, and she died a few months ago. Four children survive him - Ansel, John Jr., Jeanette, and Georgia.
Mr. Booth was a devoted and earnest member of the Congregational church; a life-long republican, and one of the most enthusiastic of Salem’s old-time volunteer firemen. He served in many offices of public trust, and was held in high esteem for his many excellent qualities, being always considered one of the most excellent and exemplary citizens of the Capital City.
The funeral will be held from the First Congregational church today, at 1:30 p.m., and interment will be had in Rural cemetery.
Oregon Statesman 28 Nov 1899 5:1
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SOURCES:
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1889-1890 R.L. Polk & Co's Salem Directory
Marion Co. Oregon Marriage Records, 1849-71, Vol I, pg 87
Marion Co. Oregon Marriage Records, 1891-94, Vol VII, pg 43
Marion Co. Probate File #1915
OS 28 Nov 1899 5:1
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| LOT: 933
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SPACE: 3 SW
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LONGITUDE: N 44° 55.173'
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LATITUDE: W 123° 04.014'
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