George Boothe (1914-1984)
| George Boothe | |
|---|---|
 1st Lieutenant George Boothe | |
| Born: | 13 Mar 1914 Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Died: | 18 Aug 1984 Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Father: | James William Boothe |
| Mother: | Anna Louise Rippel |
| Siblings: |
Pearl Boothe Dorothy Fern Kelly Paul James Boothe Alonzo Marion Boothe George Boothe |
| Spouse: | Patricia Lou Miller |
| Children: |
Penelope Ann Boothe Eric Boothe Donald Boothe |
Biography
George Boothe was born March 13, 1914 in Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio to James William Boothe and Anna Louise Rippel.
George had two brothers: Paul James and Lonnie Boothe.
He also had two half-sisters: Dorothy Fern Kelly Mastin and Pearl Boothe Sams.
After their father died their mother took him and his brothers to live at Union Bethel where the boys were put under guardianship of Dr. and Mrs. Ray G. (Ruby) DeVoist who were the Physician and Social Worker at Cincinnati Union Bethel Settlement House.
George attended a camp for boys and girls called Kroger Hills which "Mom" Kennedy ran. Lonny became a camp counselor over Physical Fitness activities. Lonny was very active in sports especially swimming and horsemanship and later in Bowling.
George Married Patricia Lou Miller and they had three children, Penelope Ann, Eric and Donald Boothe.
George enlisted in the US Army on June 8, 1942.
George died August 18, 1984 in Indianapolis, Indiana and is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery.
Gallery
Fort Eustis, Virginia
Paul, Alonzo and George Boothe after WWII
Pat, Penelope and George Boothe
Crown Hill Cemetery
Sources
- Photos Courtesy Elizabeth Helen Crane Boothe
- 1920 Federal Census, Ward 12, Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, Name of Institution: German Protestant Orphan Asylum:
- Booth, Paul, ward, male, white, 12, single, Ohio
- , Alonzo, ward, male, white, 8, single, Ohio
- , George, ward, male, white, 5, single, Ohio
- Military: United States World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, database, FamilySearch:
- Name: George Boothe
- Name (Original): BOOTHE GEORGE
- Event Type: Military Service
- Event Date: 08 Jun 1942
- Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
- Event Place: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
- Race: White
- Citizenship Status: citizen
- Birth Year: 1914
- Birthplace: OHIO
- Education Level: 4 years of high school
- Civilian Occupation: Semiskilled occupations in production of bakery products, n.e.c.
- Marital Status: Single, without dependents
- Military Rank: Private
- Army Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
- Army Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
- Source Reference: Civil Life
- Serial Number: 35457673
- Affiliate ARC Identifier: 1263923
- Box Film Number: 09445.6
- Note: Brother Paul James Boothe's obit lists him in Indianapolis in 1969.
- Death: Social Security Death Index:
- George Boothe
- Birth Date:13 Mar 1914
- Death Date: Aug 1984
- Social Security Number: 287-10-1247
- State Number Was Issued: Ohio
- Death Residence Zip Code: 46229
- Localities:
- Cumberland, Marion, Indiana
- Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
- Death Benefit Zip Code: 46229
- Localities:
- Cumberland, Marion, Indiana
- Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
- Burial: Crown Hill Cemetery and Funeral Home:
- GEORGE BOOTHE
- Burial: 08/24/1984
- Section: CC
- Marker: N
- Lot: B-3-IV
