James Booth Sr.
James Booth Sr. (February 6, 1753 – February 3, 1828) was the Secretary of State of Delaware (1778-1799) and the Delaware Supreme Court Chief Justice (1799-1828).[1][2] His son James Booth Jr. would serve as Delaware's Chief Justice from 1841 until his death in 1855.
James Booth Sr. | |
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| Chief Justice of Delaware Supreme Court | |
| In office 1799–1828 | |
| Preceded by | Kensey Johns, Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Clayton |
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| Born | 1753 New Castle, Delaware |
| Died | 1828 New Castle, Delaware |
| Resting place | Immanuel Church, New Castle, Delaware |
| Children | James Booth Jr. |
References
- Henry Clay Conrad (1908). History of the State of Delaware, Volume 3. Published by the author. p. 947. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
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- https://courts.delaware.gov/superior/aboutus/history3.aspx
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