George Michael Lynn Booker (abt. 1797 - 1882)

Born about 15 Apr 1797 in Winchester, Frederick, Virginia, United States

Husband of Malinda (Rupert) Booker — married 7 Sep 1819 (to about 1829) in Mason, West Virginia, United States

Husband of Elizabeth (Williams) Booker — married 1840 (to about 1849) in Kentucky, United States

Descendants

Died 16 May 1882 at about age 85 in Millerstown, Grayson, Kentucky, United States

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Biography

George was born about 1797-1798. His name shows up primarily as George Michael Lynn Booker, however, some researchers have documented him as George McLean Booker as well.

His parents were probably either Jacob Bucher and Ann Mary Wetzel or some records claim her name was Mary Ann Suddath. The documentation is a bit unclear on this.

It appears he was born in Virginia, most likely in or around Frederick County. Most records show that by 1820, he was married to Sabella Malinda Rupert. They had around 4 children together before she passed away in 1829, most likely in Virginia. After her death, he moved to Kentucky and by 1841-1842, he married Elizabeth Williams. They had what looks to be 5 children while living in Kentucky, and it appears that they settled primarily in Grayson County, where they lived, raised their children, and later died. There is some evidence of a possible third marriage to an Emma Z or Emazetta Williams that likely occurred around 1865-1866. George and Emma had about 5 more children together. He passed away around 16 May 1882 in Grayson County. Note that some sources state his death 16 May 1876, but this is not possible as he shows up in the 1880 Census.^[1]

First Family:
Wife: Sabella Malinda Rupert, or just Malinda Rupert - born around 1802 - died around 1829. Married around 1820 in Virginia.
Children:
Theresa Anne Booker (25 October 1821-4 February 1907) - born Point Pleasant, Mason, Virginia, United States - died Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, United States - married Thomas N. Gill
Henry Alexander Booker (6 January 1823-4 September 1879) - born Point Pleasant, Mason, Virginia, United States - died Spickard, Grundy, Missouri, United States - married Rachel Phillips
Samuel Jacob Booker (14 December 1825-14 July 1863) - born Virginia, United States - died Paloma, Adams, Illinois, United States - married Sarah W Hayworth
Benjamin Franklin Booker (1827-?) - born Point Pleasant, Mason, Virginia, United States - died "unknown" - no marriage records found
NOTE: It appears that all the children were adopted and raised by "Uncle Gideon Rupert"

Second Family?:
Wife: Elizabeth? - born ? - died around 1839.
NOTE: There is a reference in a Family Bible to a wife named Elizabeth who died possibly of "congestive fever" in 20 August 1839, but little more is to be found of her. No clear record of any children between them.

Third Family:
Wife: Elizabeth Williams - born around 1815 - died July 1856 - maybe 1858. Married around 1841-1842 in Kentucky..
Children:
Lydia Ann Booker
Sarah E Booker
Jacob Booker
Margaret Ann Booker
David Booker
George M Booker
possibly John W Booker

Fourth Family:
Wife: Emma Z or Emesetta or Emmezetta (maiden name likely Williams) - born maybe 1834 - died ?. Married about 1858-1859 in Kentucky.
Children:
possibly John W Booker
Elizabeth A Booker
James W Booker
Samuel J Booker
Benjamin F Booker
Mattie J Booker
L J Booker (son)

Sources

1. ↑ See sources below:

See also:

• https://www.genealogy.com/forum/surnames/topics/booker/861/

• http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1188205&id=I57111321

• https://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=harper9-16-16&id=I120

• "United States Census, 1830," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XHGP-ZKC : 24 August 2017), George Booker, Hardin, Kentucky, United States; citing 375, NARA microfilm publication M19, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 37; FHL microfilm 7,816.
  • NOTE: Record is unlikely his - shows George Booker: Males in family - 1 under 5, 1 between 20-30 years; Females in family - 1 between 20-30 years, 1 between 30-40 years. Location - Hardin County, Kentucky.

• "United States Census, 1840," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XHY9-QC8 : 15 August 2017), George Booker, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States; citing p. 163, NARA microfilm publication M704, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 115; FHL microfilm 7,828.
  • NOTE: Record is unlikely his - shows George Booker: Males in family - 1 between 10-15 years, 1 between 20-30 years; Females in family - 2 under 5, 1 between 5-10 years, 1 between 30-40 years. Location - Jefferson County, Kentucky.

• "United States Census, 1840," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHTL-VBZ : 7 September 2017), George Booker, Sullivan, Indiana, United States; citing p. 60, NARA microfilm publication M704, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 94; FHL microfilm 7,730.
  • NOTE: Another possibility is that he moved to Sullivan County, Indiana. This record shows George Booker: Males: 1 under 5, 1 age 5-10, 1 age 10-15, 1 age 15-20, 1 age 40-50; Females: 1 age 5-10, 1 age 10-15, 2 age 15-20, 1 age 40-50.

• "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M65Q-G5H : 12 April 2016), George Booker, Grayson county, Grayson, Kentucky, United States; citing family 497, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).

• "Kentucky Births and Christenings, 1839-1960," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FWJY-WJZ : 11 February 2018), George M. L. Booker in entry for Martha E. Booker, 08 Jul 1855; citing , , GRAYSON, KENTUCKY, reference ; FHL microfilm 216,825.

• "Kentucky Births and Christenings, 1839-1960," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FWJY-H76 : 11 February 2018), George M. L. Booker in entry for Booker, Jun 1856; citing , , GRAYSON, KENTUCKY, reference ; FHL microfilm 216,825.

• "Kentucky Births and Christenings, 1839-1960," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FWKS-CS8 : 11 February 2018), George M. L. Booker in entry for Booker, Jun 1856; citing GRAYSON,KENTUCKY, reference ; FHL microfilm 216,825.

• "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MZBW-DMM : 14 December 2017), George M L Booker, 1860.

• "Kentucky Births and Christenings, 1839-1960," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FWJY-FDH : 11 February 2018), G. M. L. Booker in entry for Elizabeth A. Booker, 03 Oct 1861; citing , , GRAYSON, KENTUCKY, reference ; FHL microfilm 216,825.

• "United States Census, 1870," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MXWQ-Q6V : 12 April 2016), G M L Booker, Kentucky, United States; citing p. 49, family 343, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 545,964.

• "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MCC2-DQD : 12 August 2017), G M L Booker, Rock Creek, Grayson, Kentucky, United States; citing enumeration district ED 48, sheet 518B, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 0416; FHL microfilm 1,254,416.

• "Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1963," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/N9L1-VTB : 20 October 2016), Judge Booker in entry for Mattie Bell, 18 Sep 1954; citing Clarkson, Grayson, Kentucky, United States, Office of Vital Statistics, Frankfort; FHL microfilm 2,251,620.

Acknowledgements

• Profile originally entered by Scott Fulkerson, Tuesday, October 7, 2014.