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Franklin G. Booth

6 Jan 1853 - 16 Febl 1931


Frank Booth, 78, widely known and most highly regarded former Sharon resident, died at the home of his nephew, L. F. Booth, West Salem Township at 9 P.M. yesterday of complications following an extended illness.

Born near Clarksville, January 6, 1853, he came to Sharon when young and had resided here for a long period.  Five years ago, he went to West Salem Township to reside with his nephew.  Mr. Booth formerly resided in First Avenue here and was well known throughout this district.  He was the son of the late Harvey and Cordelia Bacon Booth.

Mr. Booth's wife, Elizabeth Pew Booth, preceded him in death about ten years ago.  He was a member of the Oakland Avenue M. E. Church.  Surviving are a brother, W. H. Booth, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Moore, both of West Salem Township.

Mr. Booth's remains will be brought to the J. Smith Sharp Funeral Home, East State Street tomorrow morning.  Funeral services will be held there, Thursday at 1:30 P.M. with Rev. W. A. Thornton, pastor of the Oakland Avenue M. E. Church in charge.  Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.  Friends are asked to please omit flowers.

Source: (
Sharon Herald 2/17/1931)


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