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Submitted: 11/26/09 • Approved: 12/7/15 • Last Updated: 12/10/15 • R32650-G0-S3
Birth: Sep. 13, 1833
Death: Apr. 7, 1911
Note: two stones submitted for Charles
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BOOTH, CHARLES VASSAR, was born in Poughkeepsie, New York, September 12, 1833. When twelve years of age he moved to New York City with his mother, where he received a common school education; studied with an architect about three years and then served as an apprentice with a carpenter. When twenty-one years of age he moved to Brooklyn, and followed of the business of architect and builder for a while, and then was employed in the Brooklyn Navy Yard until 1863. He was a member of the 47th New York state National Guard, which regiment was for a short time in 1863, in the United States service. When his regiment was mustered out he resumed work in the Navy yard. In 1866 moved to Red Wing, Minnesota, and in partnership with his brother Richard H. Booth was engaged as architect and builder until the spring of 1870, when he removed to Sioux City and engaged in the same business for one year. In the fall of 1871, came to Sioux Falls, where he has since resided. He took up a Homestead about 2 miles east of the city, but continued to work at his trade until 1880, when he went into the undertaking business, which he has since followed. Mr. Booth enjoys the distinction of being the first class-leader in the Methodist church in this county. He has been elected corner of the county three times, and makes a good official. He is an upright businessman and a respected citizen.
History of Minnehaha County South Dakota
D.R. Bailey 1899 Page 452
Contributed on 11/26/09 by jackpotcook2
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