 1873 - 1948 (75 years)
Generation: 1
| 1. | George Booth was born on 5 Apr 1873 in Irwin River, Western Australia; died on 13 Jul 1948 in Three Springs Hospital, Western Australia; was buried in Jul 1948 in Carnamah Cemetery, Winchester, Western australia. Other Events and Attributes:
- Occupation: Farm Labourer
- Birth Reference: 1873, 14639
- Baptism: 11 May 1873, Irwin, Western Australia
Notes:
Born 1873 in Irwin, Western Australia [15]
Son of George BOOTH and Ellen HUNT [15]
Married Rose Emma BRIDGES on 12 November 1899 in Geraldton WA [15] [BB]
Contractor in Mingenew WA in 1905 [6]
His daughter Gladys May died in Arrino at the age of eight years on 2 June 1913 and was buried at the Mingenew Cemetery [133]
Had been living in Arrino WA for some years when he came to Carnamah with his wife Rose and children in April 1914 [BB]
Initially resided at the Carnamah Railway Station [BB]
George took care of the railway lines and Rose acted as temporary Station Mistress from their arrival until C.1915 [BB]
Around 1915 built his own house on the western side of the railway line and moved out of the Railway Station [BB]
Caretaker of the Carnamah Railway Station from 1914 until 1928 [6]
His horse Wallajery ran in the Carnamah Races of March 1920, coming third in the Maiden Plate [23: image 04926]
Was for a period Foreman of the Carnamah District Road Board's crew - resigned as foreman in late 1926 [14: 29-Jan-1927]
Labourer, Farmhand and Stockman in Carnamah 1929 onwards [BB] [6]
Worked in Carnamah and surrounds as a Well Sinker using a horse and dray as transport [PL]
Had an account with Carnamah blacksmith, wheelwright and general repairers Henry Parkin & Son in the 1920s [53]
Financial Member of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society in 1946 [13]
Vice President of the Carnamah Football Club in 1947 [3: image 04466]
Resided in Carnamah from 1914 until his death in 1948 [BB]
Father to Frederick OLDFIELD [BB]
Father of Mary Helen, George Irwin, Gladys May, "Bett" Ivy Beatrice, "Jack" John Henry, Edna and "Dot" Doris BOOTH [BB]
Died 13 July 1948 in Three Springs WA; buried Winchester Cemetery, Carnamah (Row E, Plot 1) [1]
Rev. Gilbert S. FOSS officiated at his funeral, which was undertaken by H. KNIGHT, both of Three Springs [1]
From The North Midland Times newspaper, 15 July 1948:
"Obituary - The Late Mr. G. Booth. On Tuesday morning, July 13, at the North Midland District Hospital, an old and highly respected resident of the Carnamah district in the person of Mr. George Booth, passed away. Although the deceased had suffered indifferent health for some years, of late he had felt much better and his sudden death came as a shock to his relatives and many friends. The late Mr. Booth spent the greater period of his younger life shearing on the Murchison. He eventually settled down in Carnamah about 33 years ago and ranks amongst the earliest settlers in this district. He worked for a time on the construction of the Midland railway. Deceased was a keen supporter of the local football and was a great lover of horses. He leaves a widow, three sons and three daughters and six grand-children."
George married Rose Emma Bridges on 12 Nov 1899 in Wesley Mause, Geraldton, Western Australia. Rose was born on 30 Apr 1881 in Irwin, Western Australia; died on 6 Oct 1958 in Perth, Western Australia; was buried in Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth, Western Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Mary Ellen (Helen) Booth
 was born in 1900 in Mingenew, Western Australia; died in 1900 in Mingenew, Western Australia.
- 3. Unnamed Booth was born in 1901 in Carnamah, Western australia; died in 1901 in Carnamah, Western australia.
- 4. George Irwin Booth was born on 17 Oct 1904 in Mingenew, Western Australia; died on 28 Jan 1959; was buried in Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth, Western Australia - Anglican Section EA Plot 247.
- 5. Gladys May Booth was born in 1905 in Mingenew, Western Australia; died on 2 Jun 1913 in Arrino, Western Australia; was buried on 4 Jun 1913 in Mingenew, Western Australia.
- 6. Ivy Beatrice Booth
- 7. John Henry Booth was born on 21 Dec 1908 in Strawberry, Western Australia; died in AFT. 1981.
- 8. Edna Eileen Booth
- 9. Arthur Booth was born on 17 Jul 1914; died on 10 Mar 1995.
- 10. Doris Booth
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Generation: 2
| 2. | Mary Ellen (Helen) Booth (1.George1) was born in 1900 in Mingenew, Western Australia; died in 1900 in Mingenew, Western Australia. Other Events and Attributes:
- Age at Death (Facts Pg): 1 day old
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| 3. | Unnamed Booth (1.George1) was born in 1901 in Carnamah, Western australia; died in 1901 in Carnamah, Western australia. |
| 4. | George Irwin Booth (1.George1) was born on 17 Oct 1904 in Mingenew, Western Australia; died on 28 Jan 1959; was buried in Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth, Western Australia - Anglican Section EA Plot 247. Notes:
George Irwin BOOTH
Born 1905 in Mingenew, Western Australia [15]
Daughter of George BOOTH and Rose Emma BRIDGES [15]
Shifted with his parents from Arrino to Carnamah in April 1914 [P213]
Student at the Carnamah State School [7: page 147] [P213]
Member of the Carnamah Sunday School in 1914 [7: page 238]
Labourer in Carnamah 1925-1930 [19]
Member of the Carnamah Football Club [P213]
Married Ivy Victoria May CRAKE in Perth in 1930 [66]
By 1935 he had become a Police Constable and was living in Busselton with his wife and daughter [0: image 03574]
Along with his wife and daughter spent a vacation with his parents in Carnamah in 1935 and again in 1936 [0: images 03230 & 03574]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of West Leederville [2]
Died 28 January 1959; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Anglican, EA, 247) [2]
Family/Spouse: Ivy Victoria May Crake. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 5. | Gladys May Booth (1.George1) was born in 1905 in Mingenew, Western Australia; died on 2 Jun 1913 in Arrino, Western Australia; was buried on 4 Jun 1913 in Mingenew, Western Australia. Other Events and Attributes:
- Age at Death (Facts Pg): 8 yrs old
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| 7. | John Henry Booth (1.George1) was born on 21 Dec 1908 in Strawberry, Western Australia; died in AFT. 1981. Other Events and Attributes:
- Occupation: Contractor
- Residence: Claremont, WA (bef 1938);
Notes:
Booth: John Henry b21.12.1908 (Strawberry) and Living 1982; son of George and Rose Emma m 5.2.1938 (3 Springs Wesley Church) Vera May Hanstrum b22.12.1912 (Dong) dtr of Emil Erik & Emma Lillian (nee Parker); Children Patricia Ann 1939, Barry John b1941; Cartage Contractor Carnamah. Served in W.W.I.I. then employee of PmG After 1945-1950 was farmer of Carnamah. To Rocky Gully for 1 year. Allocated a war service farm at Eneabba. 4123 acres retired 1973-74 to Bassendean. Country Party (Method).
Source: Dictionary of Western Australians 1829-1914 Vol 5 (The Golden Years 1889-1914) Compiled by Rica Ericson
"Jack" John Henry BOOTH
Born 21 December 1908 in Strawberry, Western Australia [16]
Son of George BOOTH and Rose Emma BRIDGES [BB]
Settled in Carnamah in 1914 with parents [BB]
Educated at the Carnamah State School [BB]
Attended the Plain & Fancy Dress Ball at the Carnamah Hall on Thursday 8 August 1929 as "Parcel Express Delivery" [14: 17-Aug-1929]
Pallbearer at the funeral of ten year old Norman Reginald WYLIE at the Winchester Cemetery on 26 August 1929 [14]
Contractor and Labourer in Carnamah 1932-1950 [19] [6]
Contractor in Carnamah in 1939 and 1940 [6]
Member of the Carnamah Oddfellows / M.U.O.F.S. Lodge 1933-1936 [3: images 03171 & 03224] [14: 10-Nov-1934]
Member of the Carnamah Rifle Club in 1936 [3: image 03649]
Member of the Carnamah Social Club in 1938 [3: image 03781]
Member of the No. 2 Troop of the "C" Squadron of the 25th Light Horse Machine Gun Militia Regiment in 1939 [HK]
The No. 2 Troop was made of people from the North Midlands and trained in Carnamah once a fortnight [HK]
Enlisted in the Australian Army on 4 December 1940 [16]
Craftsman WX9569 in the Australian Army's 2/13 Field Ambulance during the Second World War [16]
Discharges from the Australian Army on 20 December 1945 [16]
Financial Member of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society in 1946 [13]
Member of Carnamah's branch of the Returned Soldiers League - was Secretary 1948-1951 [52]
Resided in Carnamah until 1952 [BB]
Farmer in Eneabba WA 1960-1972 [BB]
Resident of Bassendean WA In 1995 [2]
Husband of Vera May [2]
Father of Pat and Barry [BB]
Died 10 August 1995; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta WA (Ground Niche) [2]
John married Vera May Hanstrum [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 9. | Arthur Booth (1.George1) was born on 17 Jul 1914; died on 10 Mar 1995. Notes:
Arthur BOOTH
Born 17 July 1914 in Carnamah, Western Australia [16]
Son of George BOOTH and Rose Emma BRIDGES [BB]
Student at the Carnamah State School in 1927 [97]
Attended the 1929 Carnamah Children's Fancy Dress Ball [14: 13-Jul-1929]
Member of the Carnamah Football Club 1934-1936 [14: 15-Sep-1934] [3: images 03255 & 03601]
Worked for the Carnamah agent for Elder Smith & Co for several years ending in November 1935 [3: image 03298]
Agent's Assistant in Carnamah in 1935 [6]
On 12 November 1935 left Carnamah and shifted to Perth WA [3: image 03298]
Left Carnamah to take up duties working at Elder Smith & Company's wool store in Fremantle WA [3: image 03298]
Spent several months in Carnamah with his parents in 1936; returned to Perth on 8 May 1936 [3: image 03587]
Married Billee STOKES in July 1938 in Claremont WA [3: image 03716]
At his wedding his best man was Bill CLARK and his sister Edna BOOTH was one of the bridesmaids [3: image 03716]
Initially Resided with his wife Billee in Nedlands; resident of Claremont in 1941 [3: image 03716] [16]
Enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force on 12 June 1941 [16]
Corporal 45008 in the Darwin Section of the Royal Australian Air Force's SPU during the Second World War [16]
Discharged from the Australian Army on 24 December 1945 [16]
Resident of Claremont WA in 1995 [2]
Died 10 March 1995 [2]
Family/Spouse: Hilda (Biller) Stokes. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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