Thomas Henry Booth (1897 - 1976)

Born 18 Jan 1897 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

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Died 28 May 1976 at age 79 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

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Biography

Thomas Booth was a Massachusettsan.

Thomas was born at Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA, on 18 January 1897. He was the 4th child of Edward Booth, a labourer and Sarah E Vera.^[1][2][3]

In the 1900 census Thomas (age 3) was living in rented accommodation at 137 5th Street, Fall River, with his father Edward (35), a Day Laborer, mother Sarah (28) and siblings Sarah (6), Edward (5) and Charles (1) along with his Grandfather John (70), born in Portugal, and Uncle Thomas Verra (30) a Slasher Tender in a Cotton Mill. All, except the infants Charles and Thomas, could read, write and speak English.^[4]

In 1910, when he was aged 13, Thomas was living at 5th Street, Fall River, with his father Edward (44), a Laborer in the Street Department, mother Sarah (38) and siblings Sarah (16), Edward (14) and Charles (11), George (8) and Etta (1). By then, he had attended school and could read and write.^[5]

Thomas registered for service in World War I with the Fall River Registration Board at 102 South Main Street, Fall River on 4 June 1918. He lived with his parents at 197 Rodman Street, Fall River, was aged 21 and described as brown-eyed with brown hair and not physically disqualified. He was enlisted in the Navy on 11 July 1918 and 13 January 1919.^[3][6]

In 1920 Thomas (22) was Department Store Salesman, living with his parents at Rodman Street. The household included his father, Edward (53), a Street Work Laborer, mother, Sarah (49) and siblings, Sarah (26), a Cotton Mill Weaver, Edward (24), Charles (20), a Print Works Cloth Folder, George (17) a Print Works Laborer and Etta (10) along with his uncle Thomas H Vera (46) a Slasher Tender in a Cotton Mill.^[7]

Thomas was discharged from the Navy on 30 September 1921 aged 24.^[6]

On 2 April 1923, Thomas aged 26, living at 76 Buffinton Street, Fall River married Mary Dempsey of 76 Ridge Street.^[8][9] Thomas lived at 76 Buffinton Street, at least until 1925.^[10][11]

He was employed as a city Fireman from at least 1925 until 1950.^[11]

At the time of the 1930 Census, Thomas (33) and Mary (33) were living with Mary's parents, William and Catherine Dempsey and their son William at 35 Conant Street, Fall River. The household included their children Margaret (5), Thomas (4) and William (9 months).^[12]

By 1940 they had moved to 112 Coral Street, Fall River. The household comprised Thomas (43) and Mary (44), their children Margaret (15), Thomas (14), William (11) and Catherine (6) and Mary's parents William (75) and Catherine (73).^[13] All, except Mary's parents, were still there in 1950 but 10 years older.^[14]

He died aged 79 on 28 May 1976 of bronchogenic carcinoma^[2][6] and was buried at Saint Patrick's Cemetery, Plot 22, grave 765, Fall River.^[15]

Sources

1. ↑ Birth: "Massachusetts, U.S., Birth Records, 1840-1915"
   Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840-1911. New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts
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   Ancestry uk Record 5062 #3898722 (subscription required, accessed 1 May 2023)
   Thomas H Booth born on 18 Jan 1897, son of Edward B Booth & Sarah E Vera, in Fall River, Massachusetts, USA.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Death: "U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014"
   Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
   Ancestry uk Record 3693 #5790578 (subscription required, accessed 1 May 2023)
   Thomas Booth death May 1976 (born 18 Jan 1897) residing at 02721, Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} Military: "U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940"
   United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2019
   Ancestry uk Record 61861 #417054 (subscription required, accessed 1 May 2023)
   Name: Thomas Henry Booth; Record Type: Military Service; Birth Date: 18 Jan 1897; Military Date: 13 Jan 1919; Residence Place: Fall River, Massachusetts.
4. ↑ 1900 Census: "1900 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1900; Census Place: Fall River Ward 7, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: 636; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0151
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   Ancestry uk Record 7602 #22735901 (subscription required, accessed 1 May 2023)
   Thomas H Booth (3), single son, in household of Edward B Booth (35) in Fall River Ward 7, Bristol, Massachusetts. Born in Massachusetts, USA.
5. ↑ 1910 Census: "1910 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1910; Census Place: Fall River Ward 4, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_576; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0144; FHL microfilm: 1374589
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   Ancestry uk Record 7884 #133792584 (subscription required, accessed 1 May 2023)
   Thomas H Booth (13), single son, in household of Edward B Booth (44) in Fall River Ward 4, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. Born in Massachusetts.
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1 6.2} Military: "U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010"
   Beneficiary Identification Records Locator Subsystem (BIRLS) Death File. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Page number: 1
   Ancestry uk Record 2441 #12128202 (subscription required, accessed 1 May 2023)
   Name: Thomas Henry Booth; Gender: Male; Birth Date: 18 Jan 1897; Death Date: 28 May 1976; Enlistment Branch: NAVY; Enlistment Date: 11 Jul 1918; Discharge Date: 30 Sep 1921.
7. ↑ 1920 Census: "1920 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1920; Census Place: Fall River Ward 4, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_683; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 58
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   Ancestry uk Record 6061 #74587663 (subscription required, accessed 1 May 2023)
   Thomas H Booth (22), single son, Salesman, in household of Edward B Booth (53) in Fall River Ward 4, Bristol, Massachusetts. Born in Massachusetts.
8. ↑ Marriage: "Massachusetts, U.S., Marriage Index, 1901-1955 and 1966-1970"
   Department of Public Health, Registry of Vital Records and Statistics. Massachusetts Vital Records Index to Marriages [1916-1970]. Volumes 76–166, 192– 207. Facsimile edition. Boston, MA: New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts; Reference Number: F63.M36 v.86
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   Ancestry uk Record 2966 #5468846 (subscription required, accessed 1 May 2023)
   Thomas H Booth marriage to undefined in 1923 in Fall River, Massachusetts, USA.
9. ↑ Marriage: "U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current"
   Fall River Globe; Publication Date: 2/ Apr/ 1923; Publication Place: Fall River, Massachusetts, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/616824689/?article=6fb1b818-fc15-4b84-afa2-39b0c8ec6e5c&focus=0.29556492,0.05916017,0.41125512,0.22636324&xid=3398
   Ancestry uk Record 62116 #89516402 (subscription required, accessed 1 May 2023)
   Thomas H Booth marriage to Mary Dempsey on 2 Apr 1923.
10. ↑ U.S. City Directories: "U.S. City Directories"
    Massachusetts > Fall River > 1924 > Fall River, Massachusetts 1924
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11. ↑ ^{11.0 11.1} 1925 Directory: "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995"
    Fall River House Directory.
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    Ancestry uk Record 2469 #453836965 (subscription required, accessed 4 May 2023)
    Name: Thomas H Booth; Gender: Male; Residence Year: 1925; Street Address: 76 Buffinton; Residence Place: Fall River, Massachusetts, USA; Occupation: Hoseman; Spouse: Mary E Booth; Publication Title: Fall River, Massachusetts, City Directory, 1925.
12. ↑ 1930 Census: "1930 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1930; Census Place: Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2340622
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    Ancestry uk Record 6224 #158308 (subscription required, accessed 5 May 2023)
    Thomas H Booth (33), married son-in-law, Fireman, in household of William H Dempsey (64) at 35 Conant Street, Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. Born in Massachusetts.
13. ↑ 1940 Census: "1940 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1940; Census Place: Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01687; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 17-3
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    Ancestry uk Record 2442 #96030033 (subscription required, accessed 5 May 2023)
    Thomas H Proulx (43), married, Fireman, head of household in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts. Born in Massachusetts.
14. ↑ 1950 Census: "1950 United States Federal Census"
    United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: 4134; Sheet Number: 10; Enumeration District: 18-4
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    Ancestry uk Record 62308 #156726201 (subscription required, accessed 5 May 2023)
    Thomas H S Booth (53), married, Fireman, head of household in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. Born in Massachusetts.
15. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (no image)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #112770353 (accessed 6 May 2023)
    Memorial page for Thomas Henry Booth Sr. (18 Jun 1896-28 May 1976), citing Saint Patricks Cemetery, Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA (plot: 22, grave 765); Maintained by Maryann (Marois) Martel (contributor 47495569).