BOOTH, Rachel 1824 - 1902

BOOTH, COOPER, MATSON

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 5/25/2021 at 20:23:27

"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, January 22, 1902
Page 3, Column 4

Death of Mrs. BOOTH.

Mrs. Rachel BOOTH died at her home in the southwest part of the city Friday morning. Mrs. BOOTH was a native of Ohio and was seventy-seven years of age. She was married in 1847 to Isaac BOOTH (sic - Aaron BOOTH), who died here many years ago. The early part of her life was spent in Ohio and Illinois, but she had been a resident of Fairfield for over thirty years. The was the mother of three children, two of whom, J. P. BOOTH of Ottumwa, and Mrs. Susan BOOTH of Fairfield township, are living. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. E. Corley, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, of which denomination Mrs. BOOTH had long been a member. Burial was made in the Evergreen cemetery.

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"Jefferson County Republican"
Friday, January 24, 1902
Page 4, Column 2

Mrs. Rachel BOOTH died at her home in the southwest part of this city last Friday afternoon. She had been ill for several months. She was about 77 years of age. Funeral services were held from the residence Sabbath afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Corley, pastor of the M. E. church.

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, January 29, 1902
Page 3, Column 1

LOCAL MISCELLANY.

... TOWN AND COUNTY.

... The will of Rachel BOOTH, deceased, has been filed for probate with Clerk Merckens. ...

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, March 12, 1902
Page 3, Column 5

... Last will and testament of Rachel BOOTH, dec'd; will admitted to probate, John T BOOTH appointed executor without bond.

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Note: Buried in Lot Old.P.125. Husband Aaron died in 1874 and she was buried with him. Rachel was the daughter of John and Perthenia COOPER MATSON.