The Courier-Journal (Louisville KY), 31 October 1876, Tue, pg 4
DEATH OF A. G. BOOTH
Meeting of the Members of the Bar and Appropriate Action Taken by His Associates.
The death of Alex. G. Booth, of the law firm of Mix & Booth, which occurred at his residence, No. 686 Third street, between the hours of twelve and one yesterday morning, proved rather a surprise to his associate members of the bar, although he had been ill for the past three weeks. It was only during the very last days of his illness that he was thought to be in a critical condition, and therefore his demise had not been expected. His death was caused by bronchial pneumonia.
Alex. Booth was essentially a self-made man. He attended the Male High School, and afterward taught in the Fourth ward school for two years. In 1866 he graduated from the Law University of this city, and immediately entered upon the practice of his profession. Relying upon his own energy and resources, he gradually rose in his profession, until in certain branches of law practice, he stood among the foremost lawyers in this city. He was not a brilliant lawyer, but he had that in his character which stood him in its stead. He was a patient, diligent, studious, laborious and hard-worker. As a chancery lawyer he is said to have been equal to the best, and in that branch, the most profitable in local courts, he gained a large and lucrative practice. For a long time, he was a member of the firm of Thompson, Booth & Kline, but some three years ago associated himself with Mr. Wm. Mix, with whom he was in partnership until his death. The practice of the firm has been among the largest in the city. The deceased stood very high among his associates, and one and all speak of him in the most flattering terms, both as a man and as a lawyer. He had earned their respect and esteem by true devotion to his profession, and the fine principles which guided him in his conduct as a lawyer.
He was thirty-five years of age, and may be considered to have been peculiarly successful in gaining a lucrative practice in so short a time. He leaves a wife and one child. The funeral will take place at half past two o'clock this afternoon.
The Courier-Journal (Louisville KY), 6 November 1876, Mon, pg 4
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT
Action by the Louisville Library Association Relative to the Memory of the Late Alex. G. Booth.
At a regular meeting of the board of directors of the Louisville Library Association, of which the late Alex. G. Booth was the president, and had been from the beginning, the following tribute of respect and affection to the memory of their lamented head and associate was passed by the board:
Since the last meeting of the board, death has come amongst us and snatched from our midst the chiefest and noblest of our members, our excellent president and beloved friend, Alex. G. Booth. Taken as he was, in the bloom of youth and health, and with such startling suddenness, we are stunned with the sadness of the event, and have no words to express the keenness and depth of our sorrow.
In his death we feel that we have lost our leader, and only now truly realize how much he was to this association, and how hard it will be to find his fit successor. From the beginning he has been our president, his hand and influence are seen in all our growth, and this library as it stands today may very justly be regarded as a monument to his zeal, fidelity, and admirable administration.
So highly indeed do we rate and appreciate his services in its behalf that we can think of no fitter way of honoring his memory and perpetuating his name than by calling the library after its first president, if ever it should be thought desirable to change its name.
But it is not only or chiefly as the head of this institution that we deplore the loss of Alex. G. Booth. More keenly and sadly do we feel his loss in the relation of friend and associate. With deep sorrow and never-ending regret shall we miss him from these meetings.
Whoever may be our president, we never can forget that Booth once sat amongst us, and to us at least his chair will always be vacant. We shall miss his quiet voice, his wise and sober counsel, his gentle manner, his willing and patient cooperation, his habitual self-sacrifice and noble magnanimity. Though it is indeed true that he has gone from us forever, and our eyes shall look upon him no more, nor our ears hear the sound of his voice, yet these meetings will keep his memory fresh and green in our hearts, and serve as so many fitting occasions to eulogize his character and study his example….L. N. DEMBITZ, Vice President; A. R. COOPER, Secretary.
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Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
Alex A Booth, 34 year old, married, white, male, b. KY, died of pneumonia in Jefferson Co KY. Burial - Cave Hill
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MARRIAGE
Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965
Alexander G Booth married Mary H. Breed on 18 Apr 1866 in Louisville KY
NOTE - Alexander's wife, Mary, died of postpartum infection from birth of daughter, Alexina.
[Provided by CatheaC 47339429]
DEATH OF A. G. BOOTH
Meeting of the Members of the Bar and Appropriate Action Taken by His Associates.
The death of Alex. G. Booth, of the law firm of Mix & Booth, which occurred at his residence, No. 686 Third street, between the hours of twelve and one yesterday morning, proved rather a surprise to his associate members of the bar, although he had been ill for the past three weeks. It was only during the very last days of his illness that he was thought to be in a critical condition, and therefore his demise had not been expected. His death was caused by bronchial pneumonia.
Alex. Booth was essentially a self-made man. He attended the Male High School, and afterward taught in the Fourth ward school for two years. In 1866 he graduated from the Law University of this city, and immediately entered upon the practice of his profession. Relying upon his own energy and resources, he gradually rose in his profession, until in certain branches of law practice, he stood among the foremost lawyers in this city. He was not a brilliant lawyer, but he had that in his character which stood him in its stead. He was a patient, diligent, studious, laborious and hard-worker. As a chancery lawyer he is said to have been equal to the best, and in that branch, the most profitable in local courts, he gained a large and lucrative practice. For a long time, he was a member of the firm of Thompson, Booth & Kline, but some three years ago associated himself with Mr. Wm. Mix, with whom he was in partnership until his death. The practice of the firm has been among the largest in the city. The deceased stood very high among his associates, and one and all speak of him in the most flattering terms, both as a man and as a lawyer. He had earned their respect and esteem by true devotion to his profession, and the fine principles which guided him in his conduct as a lawyer.
He was thirty-five years of age, and may be considered to have been peculiarly successful in gaining a lucrative practice in so short a time. He leaves a wife and one child. The funeral will take place at half past two o'clock this afternoon.
The Courier-Journal (Louisville KY), 6 November 1876, Mon, pg 4
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT
Action by the Louisville Library Association Relative to the Memory of the Late Alex. G. Booth.
At a regular meeting of the board of directors of the Louisville Library Association, of which the late Alex. G. Booth was the president, and had been from the beginning, the following tribute of respect and affection to the memory of their lamented head and associate was passed by the board:
Since the last meeting of the board, death has come amongst us and snatched from our midst the chiefest and noblest of our members, our excellent president and beloved friend, Alex. G. Booth. Taken as he was, in the bloom of youth and health, and with such startling suddenness, we are stunned with the sadness of the event, and have no words to express the keenness and depth of our sorrow.
In his death we feel that we have lost our leader, and only now truly realize how much he was to this association, and how hard it will be to find his fit successor. From the beginning he has been our president, his hand and influence are seen in all our growth, and this library as it stands today may very justly be regarded as a monument to his zeal, fidelity, and admirable administration.
So highly indeed do we rate and appreciate his services in its behalf that we can think of no fitter way of honoring his memory and perpetuating his name than by calling the library after its first president, if ever it should be thought desirable to change its name.
But it is not only or chiefly as the head of this institution that we deplore the loss of Alex. G. Booth. More keenly and sadly do we feel his loss in the relation of friend and associate. With deep sorrow and never-ending regret shall we miss him from these meetings.
Whoever may be our president, we never can forget that Booth once sat amongst us, and to us at least his chair will always be vacant. We shall miss his quiet voice, his wise and sober counsel, his gentle manner, his willing and patient cooperation, his habitual self-sacrifice and noble magnanimity. Though it is indeed true that he has gone from us forever, and our eyes shall look upon him no more, nor our ears hear the sound of his voice, yet these meetings will keep his memory fresh and green in our hearts, and serve as so many fitting occasions to eulogize his character and study his example….L. N. DEMBITZ, Vice President; A. R. COOPER, Secretary.
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Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
Alex A Booth, 34 year old, married, white, male, b. KY, died of pneumonia in Jefferson Co KY. Burial - Cave Hill
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MARRIAGE
Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965
Alexander G Booth married Mary H. Breed on 18 Apr 1866 in Louisville KY
NOTE - Alexander's wife, Mary, died of postpartum infection from birth of daughter, Alexina.
[Provided by CatheaC 47339429]
The Courier-Journal (Louisville KY), 31 October 1876, Tue, pg 4
DEATH OF A. G. BOOTH
Meeting of the Members of the Bar and Appropriate Action Taken by His Associates.
The death of Alex. G. Booth, of the law firm of Mix & Booth, which occurred at his residence, No. 686 Third street, between the hours of twelve and one yesterday morning, proved rather a surprise to his associate members of the bar, although he had been ill for the past three weeks. It was only during the very last days of his illness that he was thought to be in a critical condition, and therefore his demise had not been expected. His death was caused by bronchial pneumonia.
Alex. Booth was essentially a self-made man. He attended the Male High School, and afterward taught in the Fourth ward school for two years. In 1866 he graduated from the Law University of this city, and immediately entered upon the practice of his profession. Relying upon his own energy and resources, he gradually rose in his profession, until in certain branches of law practice, he stood among the foremost lawyers in this city. He was not a brilliant lawyer, but he had that in his character which stood him in its stead. He was a patient, diligent, studious, laborious and hard-worker. As a chancery lawyer he is said to have been equal to the best, and in that branch, the most profitable in local courts, he gained a large and lucrative practice. For a long time, he was a member of the firm of Thompson, Booth & Kline, but some three years ago associated himself with Mr. Wm. Mix, with whom he was in partnership until his death. The practice of the firm has been among the largest in the city. The deceased stood very high among his associates, and one and all speak of him in the most flattering terms, both as a man and as a lawyer. He had earned their respect and esteem by true devotion to his profession, and the fine principles which guided him in his conduct as a lawyer.
He was thirty-five years of age, and may be considered to have been peculiarly successful in gaining a lucrative practice in so short a time. He leaves a wife and one child. The funeral will take place at half past two o'clock this afternoon.
The Courier-Journal (Louisville KY), 6 November 1876, Mon, pg 4
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT
Action by the Louisville Library Association Relative to the Memory of the Late Alex. G. Booth.
At a regular meeting of the board of directors of the Louisville Library Association, of which the late Alex. G. Booth was the president, and had been from the beginning, the following tribute of respect and affection to the memory of their lamented head and associate was passed by the board:
Since the last meeting of the board, death has come amongst us and snatched from our midst the chiefest and noblest of our members, our excellent president and beloved friend, Alex. G. Booth. Taken as he was, in the bloom of youth and health, and with such startling suddenness, we are stunned with the sadness of the event, and have no words to express the keenness and depth of our sorrow.
In his death we feel that we have lost our leader, and only now truly realize how much he was to this association, and how hard it will be to find his fit successor. From the beginning he has been our president, his hand and influence are seen in all our growth, and this library as it stands today may very justly be regarded as a monument to his zeal, fidelity, and admirable administration.
So highly indeed do we rate and appreciate his services in its behalf that we can think of no fitter way of honoring his memory and perpetuating his name than by calling the library after its first president, if ever it should be thought desirable to change its name.
But it is not only or chiefly as the head of this institution that we deplore the loss of Alex. G. Booth. More keenly and sadly do we feel his loss in the relation of friend and associate. With deep sorrow and never-ending regret shall we miss him from these meetings.
Whoever may be our president, we never can forget that Booth once sat amongst us, and to us at least his chair will always be vacant. We shall miss his quiet voice, his wise and sober counsel, his gentle manner, his willing and patient cooperation, his habitual self-sacrifice and noble magnanimity. Though it is indeed true that he has gone from us forever, and our eyes shall look upon him no more, nor our ears hear the sound of his voice, yet these meetings will keep his memory fresh and green in our hearts, and serve as so many fitting occasions to eulogize his character and study his example….L. N. DEMBITZ, Vice President; A. R. COOPER, Secretary.
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Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
Alex A Booth, 34 year old, married, white, male, b. KY, died of pneumonia in Jefferson Co KY. Burial - Cave Hill
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MARRIAGE
Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965
Alexander G Booth married Mary H. Breed on 18 Apr 1866 in Louisville KY
NOTE - Alexander's wife, Mary, died of postpartum infection from birth of daughter, Alexina.
[Provided by CatheaC 47339429]
DEATH OF A. G. BOOTH
Meeting of the Members of the Bar and Appropriate Action Taken by His Associates.
The death of Alex. G. Booth, of the law firm of Mix & Booth, which occurred at his residence, No. 686 Third street, between the hours of twelve and one yesterday morning, proved rather a surprise to his associate members of the bar, although he had been ill for the past three weeks. It was only during the very last days of his illness that he was thought to be in a critical condition, and therefore his demise had not been expected. His death was caused by bronchial pneumonia.
Alex. Booth was essentially a self-made man. He attended the Male High School, and afterward taught in the Fourth ward school for two years. In 1866 he graduated from the Law University of this city, and immediately entered upon the practice of his profession. Relying upon his own energy and resources, he gradually rose in his profession, until in certain branches of law practice, he stood among the foremost lawyers in this city. He was not a brilliant lawyer, but he had that in his character which stood him in its stead. He was a patient, diligent, studious, laborious and hard-worker. As a chancery lawyer he is said to have been equal to the best, and in that branch, the most profitable in local courts, he gained a large and lucrative practice. For a long time, he was a member of the firm of Thompson, Booth & Kline, but some three years ago associated himself with Mr. Wm. Mix, with whom he was in partnership until his death. The practice of the firm has been among the largest in the city. The deceased stood very high among his associates, and one and all speak of him in the most flattering terms, both as a man and as a lawyer. He had earned their respect and esteem by true devotion to his profession, and the fine principles which guided him in his conduct as a lawyer.
He was thirty-five years of age, and may be considered to have been peculiarly successful in gaining a lucrative practice in so short a time. He leaves a wife and one child. The funeral will take place at half past two o'clock this afternoon.
The Courier-Journal (Louisville KY), 6 November 1876, Mon, pg 4
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT
Action by the Louisville Library Association Relative to the Memory of the Late Alex. G. Booth.
At a regular meeting of the board of directors of the Louisville Library Association, of which the late Alex. G. Booth was the president, and had been from the beginning, the following tribute of respect and affection to the memory of their lamented head and associate was passed by the board:
Since the last meeting of the board, death has come amongst us and snatched from our midst the chiefest and noblest of our members, our excellent president and beloved friend, Alex. G. Booth. Taken as he was, in the bloom of youth and health, and with such startling suddenness, we are stunned with the sadness of the event, and have no words to express the keenness and depth of our sorrow.
In his death we feel that we have lost our leader, and only now truly realize how much he was to this association, and how hard it will be to find his fit successor. From the beginning he has been our president, his hand and influence are seen in all our growth, and this library as it stands today may very justly be regarded as a monument to his zeal, fidelity, and admirable administration.
So highly indeed do we rate and appreciate his services in its behalf that we can think of no fitter way of honoring his memory and perpetuating his name than by calling the library after its first president, if ever it should be thought desirable to change its name.
But it is not only or chiefly as the head of this institution that we deplore the loss of Alex. G. Booth. More keenly and sadly do we feel his loss in the relation of friend and associate. With deep sorrow and never-ending regret shall we miss him from these meetings.
Whoever may be our president, we never can forget that Booth once sat amongst us, and to us at least his chair will always be vacant. We shall miss his quiet voice, his wise and sober counsel, his gentle manner, his willing and patient cooperation, his habitual self-sacrifice and noble magnanimity. Though it is indeed true that he has gone from us forever, and our eyes shall look upon him no more, nor our ears hear the sound of his voice, yet these meetings will keep his memory fresh and green in our hearts, and serve as so many fitting occasions to eulogize his character and study his example….L. N. DEMBITZ, Vice President; A. R. COOPER, Secretary.
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Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
Alex A Booth, 34 year old, married, white, male, b. KY, died of pneumonia in Jefferson Co KY. Burial - Cave Hill
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MARRIAGE
Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965
Alexander G Booth married Mary H. Breed on 18 Apr 1866 in Louisville KY
NOTE - Alexander's wife, Mary, died of postpartum infection from birth of daughter, Alexina.
[Provided by CatheaC 47339429]
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