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Robert P. Booth

A farmer located on section 24, in the township of Annawan , was born in Yorkshire , England , March 21,
1846. He came with his parents to America when but a lad and they settled in Henry County, He became a resident of Henry County in 1854 and in 1879 he bought the farm on which he is now prosecuting the business which he choses us a life occupation. He was married to Helen Moon Feb. 26, 1870, by Rev. Charles Dawson, of the Primitive Methodist Church They have had five children one of whom one is deceased. Mrs.Booth was born Nov. 3,1873, in Henry County.
Their childen were born in the order in which their names are given
Ida, jun. I, 1871 (died Sept.11, 1876); Martha D., March 21, 1873 ; Minerva M., Feb. 17, 1875; Lawrence E., July 6, 1878; Robert Ray Ncv. 6, 1884. Mr. Booth is one of the industrious and frugal members of the community of the township in which he lives and is managing his property according to the most approved methods of modern farming.

His cattle is of the Short-horn graded variety, and the swine on the place are of Poland-China blood. His horses are principally three-fourths Normans . The value of his estate is increased by a stream of living water which traverses the fields. The farm includes 240 acres, all being under excellent cultivation The fruit on the place comprises apples, cherries and a variety of small fruit.

Transcribed by Jan Roggy

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