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Lovina Booth
The Tampico Area Historical Society encompasses parts of Whiteside County and Bureau County in Illinois. Focus is on Tampico, Hume Twp., Hahnaman/Deer Grove, & Prophetstown in Whiteside County & Yorktown & Thomas in Bureau County.

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Denise 55 posts Sep 29, 2007 12:07 AM	We will be representing Mrs. Lovina (n. Briggs) Booth in the Yorktown Cemetery Walk, Sunday, Oct. 7 @ 2p.m. We have some conflicting information and wondered if anyone can offer input? Her obituary states she was married to Horace Booth (d. 1899) and they only had one son, Glee, who died at age 5 1/2 yrs (Feb. 1886-1891). Obit states that she and husband, Horace ran a store in Yorktown. Would that be the Yorktown General Store? Obit also mentions two step-granddaughters in attendance, Mrs. Maude G. HOWLAND and Mrs. Marian Lovina MICHELSEN, of east Lansing, Michigan. Anyone know how they fit in the family? Horace was married twice before his marriage to Lovina. There is also a newspaper clipping of a marriage of Mrs. Lovina Booth of Tampico to Mr. William P. McCombs in MN. William was the brother of J. B. McCombs of Tampico. This was in 1912. There is no mention of him in her obit, and she was still going by the name of BOOTH instead of McCOMBS. Time-line for Horace & Lovina: 1879-1888 lived on farm in YT 1886 – Son, Glee was born 1888-1895 – moved to town in YT and ran store 1891 – Glee died (cannot find an obit) 1895- moved to Tampico 1899 – Horace died 1910 – She was a teacher (occupation listed on 1910 census) 1912 – Married Wm. McCombs in MN????? Where is he buried? Directory at Historical Society shows him living in Genesee ???year. 1927 – Lovina deeded Booth Park to Tampico 1930 – Women’s Club sponsored dedication to Lovina 1943 – Lovina passed away I'm confused. If there are any relatives out there, please contact me. Hopefully we can get this straight before the Cemetery Walk! Thanks, Denise Last Edited by on Sep 29, 2007 6:59 PM
LesN 137 posts Oct 02, 2007 8:04 PM	Ok, to add some more "twist" to Lovinia: Researching Rootsweb.com and doing an advanced search for Horace BOOTH & wife Lovinia, you will find that Lovinia's name was Lovinia Ross BOWDISH, dau of William BRIGGS BOWDISH and Mary M. DILLENBECK. http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=roryosborne&id=I1461 They had a son Glee Horace BOOTH. There are a number of people who have posted information regarding Lovinia, Horace and his 2 other wives and his daughters; three of whom have Horace dying July 24, 1899 - one such link is: http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3239667&id=I35890 These researchers show Alden BOOTH being Horace's father and Mary Glazier his mother. Some BOOTH clips from the Tampico Tornado I have transcribed are: June 26, 1886 Alden BOOTH traded off his span of ponies to J.W. GLASSBURN for a couple of Village lots. Anything for a trade and keep business booming is the characteristics of these gentlemen. October 30, 1886 E.F. BOOTH, of Rhodes, Iowa, passed through our town on his way to Chicago Monday last. On his way back he and his wife spent a few days visiting friends in this place and Yorktown. November 13, 1886 The W.C.T.U. will meet next Saturday at 3:30 p.m., at Mrs. Alden BOOTH's residence. October 4, 1890 Horace BOOTH and daughter Grace, of Yorktown, took the train here for Chicago, Thursday. October 11, 1890 Mr. Horace BOOTH and daughter and Miss Maud McKENZIE, who were sightseeing in Chicago last week, returned home Monday evening. March 7, 1891 The W.C.T.U. will meet at the residence of Mrs. Alden BOOTH, Friday afternoon, March 13th. All are invited to attend. September 17, 1892 Alden BOOTH has made glad the hearts of his grand-children by presenting each of them with a fine golden watch. Misses Grace and Minnie BOOTH and Millie and Mattie HOPKINS have all been a recipient of a watch through his generosity. October 29, 1892 Last week Thursday evening Mrs. A.C. SMITH, Mrs. M.J. GIFFORD, Mrs. L.K. BRAINERD, Misses Capitola and Jennie MAXFIELD, Minnie BOOTH and H.H. DOW and wife went to Walnut to hear Capt. HOOFSTITLER speak and the Jubilee Jingers sing. Friday evening the following named persons: George NEEDHAM and Miss Elma ALDRICH, John BROOK, Misses Grace and Hattie BROOK, and Miss Grace BOOTH. All report as having been nicely entertained. May 6, 1893 MARRIED NEEDHAM-DRAYTON - At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George DRAYTON, in Tampico, Ill., Wednesday afternoon, May 3rd, 1893, by Rev. J.E. MILLARD, Mr. George E. NEEDHAM and Miss Nellie E. DRAYTON. The ceremony that made those two one took place at one o'clock p.m., and was witnessed by a large number of relatives and friends. After the nuptial knot was tied, and congratulations over, the goodly company sat down to a sumptuous breakfast. Mr. NEEDHAM, the groom, is the son of Geo. NEEDHAM who for years has lived a few miles southwest of here, and is a photographer by profession and is engaged in business here and at Prophetstown. The bride, is a daughter of our well-to-do retired farmer citizen. She is a young lady highly accomplished and has a large circle of friends and admirers. The Tornado joins with a host of others in extending congratulations. LIST OF PRESENTS Mrs. Geo. DRAYTON, bride's mother, set of gold hand dishes and set of silver tea spoons. Geo. DRAYTON, bride's father, set of silver knives and forks. Thomas DRAYTON set of knives and forks. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. T. NEEDHAM set of dining room chairs Miss Annie NEEDHAM upholstered rocking chair. Miss Grace NEEDHAM a table spread. Miss Mary YONK, of Walnut, elegant colored castor. Mr. and Mrs. John RUCK fruit stand and set of dishes. Mr. and Mrs. O.M. OSMOND, of Newark, Ill., Rattan Rocker. Mr. Joe MOODY silver salt and pepper sifters and sugar spoon. Miss Emma JOHNSON, of New Bedford, a pair of towels. Mrs. J.B. SCHWARTZ, of Salt Creek, Ill., a picture throw. Mr. and Mrs. F. ANDERSON, New Bedford, Ill., water set. Mr. and Mrs. W.E. BOOTH and daughter, Edna, of New Bedford, set of glassware. Fredy VOIGTESBERGE salt and pepper sifter. J.C. PADDOCK & Co., of Prophetstown, a table spread and a set of napkins. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. HECKMAN, of Aurora, Ill., set of silver knives and forks. Mr. and Mrs. Henry BROWN, of Thomas, Ill., table spread. Miss Elma ALDRICH dresser scarf. Miss Hattie SANDERS butter knife. Miss Minnie and Grace BOOTH, of Thomas, Ill., a picture throw. Richard DEAN a silver lamp. July 15, 1893 Burt GREENMAN and wife, Mrs. Jodie REMINGTON and the Misses Booth and Ford and Emma SMITH went fishing Wednesday. September 16, 1894 Misses Minnie and Grace BOOTH departed on the morning passenger Friday for Chicago and the World's Fair. During their absence Mrs. Horace BOOTH, of Yorktown, will look after the comforts of Uncle Alden BOOTH. November 4, 1893 There was a reunion of BOOTHs at Alden BOOTH's residence in this place Sunday. There were present, Mr. and Mrs. Marcus BOOTH, and Mr. and Mrs. Olander BOOTH, of New York State, nephews of mine host, Watson BOOTH, of New Bedford, Thomas DILLON of this place, and H.A. BOOTH of Yorktown. Monday the relatives all went to the photographer and had their pictures taken in a group. February 1, 1896 Horrace BOOTH and wife departed for Onekama, Mich., last Thursday evening, being called by telegram to attend the funeral of Mrs. BOOTH's father, W.D. [sic - W.B.??] BOWDISH, who died that morning of old age. He was 77 years old. October 10, 1896 Virgil McKENZIE exhumed the bodies of Mr. HUMPHREY and wife and their daughter, who were buried in the field in the eastern part of town, owned by Horace BOOTH and took them to the Fairfield cemetery last week Friday. They were the father, mother and sister of Mrs. McKENZIE. December 5, 1896 Born to Mr. and Mrs. John BROOK, of Pierceville, Iowa, Sunday, Nov. 29, a nine pound boy. Mother and child are doing finely. Mrs. BROOK is a daughter of H.A. BOOTH of this place and is well and favorably known here. Horace is for the first time grand-pa and it is needless to say that he is jubilant over the event and it was with pleasure that we accepted his preferred Havanas and celebrated the event in a friendly puff. April 16, 1898 T.H.C. [Thomas Henry Clay] DOW of New Bedford has purchased a Village lot of Horace BOOTH. The lot is located on South side of Booth street. Mr. DOW says he will commence the erection of a new house right away. May 21, 1898 Horace BOOTH and Mrs. Ray McKENZIE were immersed in the Christian Church last Saturday evening. June 4, 1898 The W.C.T.U. [Whiteside County Temperance Union] will meet at the home of Mrs. Ray McKENZIE on Thursday afternoon, June 9th, at 2:30 o'clock. It is to be "mother's meeting" and all ladies, especially mothers, are cordially invited to be present. As June 9th, is Flower Mission Day, and is one of the Red Letter Days, it is requested that all bring flowers for distribution. Mrs. Horace BOOTH, Pres. Mrs. E.W. WAHL, Sec. July 16, 1898 Horace BOOTH and wife and Mrs. R.H. [Lovina] McKENZIE [Robert Haven is the son of Emily DOW] attended a social at Yorktown Tuesday evening. They report a pleasant drive and an enjoyable time with old time friends. January 14, 1899 Surprised The friends and neighbors gathered at the home of T.A. SANDERS, near Yorktown last Thursday evening and gave him and his estimable wife a grand surprise. There were present: Messrs. and Mesdames: x?.C. OWENS, B.F. DOW, M.R THACKABERRY, H.A. BOOTH, W. KNOWLTON, J.E. BUNKER, Frank SEELEY, P.K. JOHNSON, Geo. JOHNSON, L.C. RUSSELL, Frank COOLEY, W.M. BROOKS, Swan ANDERSON, R.H. McKENZIE. A sumptuous repast was served and all did justice to themselves and the palatable viands spread before them. January 14, 1899 FROM YORKTOWN Miss Bessie HARRINGTON of Prophetstown visited her sister, Mrs. William KNOWLTON, the fore part of this week. Mr. and Mrs. Fred JOHNSON visited with their uncle and family, Mr. A.A. SHERE last Sunday. Frank and Jeddie LANDWAIR visited their sister at Erie the fore part of this week. DIED - Mrs. Henry BERGE, at her home in Henry County, Monday, Jan. 9th, 1899. The funeral was at the Lutheran church, Yorktown, conducted by the Lutheran minister Jan. 11th. The funeral was a very large one, as Mrs. BERGE had many friends. She resided near Yorktown several years and a large number went to pay their last respects to a neighbor. Mrs. BERGE leaves a husband and five small children. The funeral of Miss Ella BOOTH was at the Leon church last Monday there was a large attendance. The Free Methodist minister of New Bedford preached the funeral sermon and the remains were laid to rest in the Leon cemetery. April 19, 1900 NEW BEDFORD The post-office building has also undergone a change which improves the looks, but Mr. DRAPER will not be left behind in the boom. Mrs. Elizabeth BOOTH, wife of Watson BOOTH, and daughter of Henry THACKABERRY, all of New Bedford, has recently fell heiress to property; its Scotland and this country from her maternal uncle, Mr. MARNS, of Montrose Scotland. This property is variously estimated from $5,000 to $10,000. The will, which is in the hands of Geo. SKINNER of this city, is a very voluminous document all written with a pen and very neatly done. No type written law papers are allowed in Scotland and every technicality of the law is strictly compelled with. This property consists of a fish curing establishment in Scotland besides some real estate , and valuable real estate in Chicago. This property will be wisely used by Mr. and Mrs. W.E. BOOTH, for they are excellent people; and are worthy of any favoring breezes that a kind fortune may bestow. October 4, 1902 WORK HAS BEGUN ON NEW CHRISTIAN CHURCH. Lots are Deeded and Plans are Drawn for a Fine New Frame Edifice. Work has begun this week on the erection of the new Christian church, which will be built on the corner of Booth and Fremont streets, just east of Grant HUGHES residence. The lots were deeded to the church by Mrs. BOOTH Monday. November 13, 1903 Mrs. Lovina BOOTH spent Sunday in Prophetstown at the bedside of a sick friend. September 9, 1904 Mrs. Florence A. BOOTH of Erie, a cousin of Mrs. H.A. BOOTH of this place, died at her home in Erie, Aug. 31. She was born in New York state Dec. 1848 where she was married in 1862. She came to Illinois in 1865. She was a most estimable lady and was known here. Mrs. H.A. BOOTH was present at the funeral. September 23, 1904 Mrs. Lovina BOOTH was elected vice president of the Whiteside county W.C.T.U. at the convention held in Morrison last Friday. The session lasted two days and the attendance was unusually large. Daisy SEYMOUR participated in the gold medal contest Friday night and won second place among six contestants. Mrs. S. V. WILLIAMS rendered "Nearer My Heart to Thee" in the deaf and dumb sign language and she also rendered a number of fine vocal solos. The delegates from Tampico all report an excellent convention. September 30, 1904 The Hennepin canal bridge case will be delayed considerably it is thought because J.M. BOOTH, special master in chancery, who took the testimony in the proceedings, died at this home in Chicago two weeks ago and is death will considerably delay the settlement in the case. The remainder of the work will be done by a brother of the deceased, who also had charge of a portion for the work after Mr. BOOTH became ill. I hope some of this provides some clarity and that it also causes more investigation into the BOOTH family. Les
Denise 59 posts Oct 03, 2007 9:34 AM	Whew-hoo! THANK YOU Les! Especially appreciated the info on his children. I had only seen one reference to Grace, so you provided more proof of her existance. I also had BOWDISH as her mother's maiden name and BRIGGS as her father's surname. But all other on-line references referred to her maiden name as BOWDISH. Thank you for that little tid-bit as well. I also wondered what ever happened to Walton, Horace's younger brother. I didn't see him buried here and did not know he married a Thackaberry. Thank you for that tid bit as well! I'm not sure how Millie and Mattie HOPKINS fit in - can you clarify? Granddaughters of Alden? From which child of his? I get confused easily! Sorry. Also wondering where his older brother, Alden, went? Amd what happened to her 2nd husband, Wm. McCombs????? This has been a tremendous amount of help - wish you could be here to see the cemetery walk! Sunday, Oct. 7, @ 2pm.(smile) Denise As I continue to research I find the following: IL STATE ARCHIVES - Shows the following marriage - BROOK, JOHN V BOOTH, GRACE D 01/09/1895 / 00009125 Whiteside 1900 United States Federal Census Name: John V Brook Home in 1900: Harrisburg, Van Buren, Iowa Age: 32 Estimated birth year: abt 1868 Birthplace: Illinois Relationship to head-of-house: Head Spouse's name: Grace D Race: White Occupation: View image Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age HOH: John V Brook 32, b. Sept. 1867, IL; F/England; M/NY, farmer WIFE: Grace D Brook 25, b. June, 1879, IL; F/NY; M/IL SON: Glenn J Brook 3, b. Nov. 1896, IA; F/IL; M/IL DAUGH: Maud G Brook 10.12 , b. July, 1899, IA; F/IL; M/IL SISTER: Mattie M Brook 29, b. May, 1871, IL; F/Engl; M/NY, school teacher SISTER-IN-LAW: Minnie A Booth 33, IL; F/NY; M/NY SERVANT: William Glasscock 25 Here are some other census records I had already found earlier: 1870 United States Federal Census > Illinois > Bureau > Fairfield These are Horace’s parents and siblings Alden, age 63, b. NY, farmer Mary A., age 53, b. MA Alden, age 29, b. NY *Horace, age 25, b. NY (between wives #1 & 2 – Sarah died in 1866, Apparently hasn’t married Josephine yet. She died in 1877) Walton, age 17,. b. NY Minnie, age 4, b. IL 1880 United States Federal Census These are Horace’s parents and daughter with Sarah. Name: Mary Ann Booth Home in 1880: Fairfield, Bureau, Illinois Age: 63 Estimated birth year: abt 1817 Birthplace: Massachusetts Relation to head-of-household: Wife Spouse's name: Alden Father's birthplace: Massachusetts Mother's birthplace: Massachusetts Occupation: Keeping House Marital Status: Married Race: White Household Members: Name Age Alden Booth 69 Mary Ann Booth 63 Minnie Booth 13 (she is listed as daughter of Alden & Mary) John Nyman 16 hired hand John Crucell 60 hired hand Horace and Lovina married in 1879 1880 United States Federal Census Name: Lovina Booth Home in 1880: Fairfield, Bureau, Illinois Age: 29 Estimated birth year: abt 1851 Birthplace: Illinois Relation to head-of-household: Wife Spouse's name: Horace Father's birthplace: New York Mother's birthplace: New York Neighbors: Occupation: Keeping House Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Female Household Members: HOH: Horace Booth, 36, farmer, b. NY Wife: Lovina, 29, keeping house, b. NY parents born: NY Dau: Minnie, 6, b. IL Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Fairfield, Bureau, Illinois; Roll: T9_177; Family History Film: 1254177; Page: 100.2000; Enumeration District: 8; Image: 0202. 1910 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census Name: Lovina R Booth Age in 1910: 59 Estimated birth year: abt 1851 Birthplace: New York Relation to Head of House: Head Occupation: Teacher Father's Birth Place: New York Mother's Birth Place: New York Home in 1910: Tampico, Whiteside, Illinois Marital Status: Widowed Race: White Gender: Female Neighbors: Household Members: Name Age Lovina R Booth 59 Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Tampico, Whiteside, Illinois; Roll: T624_331; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 146; Image: 1015. 1920 United States Federal Census (None of this information fits – may not be our Lovina. Cannot find another listing for her in 1920 census records yet) Name: Lavina Borch (This is how it is transcribed on line) [Lavina Booth] Home in 1920: Tampico, Whiteside, Illinois Age: 72 years Estimated birth year: abt 1848 Birthplace: Ohio Relation to Head of House: Head Father's Birth Place: Ohio Mother's Birth Place: Ohio Marital Status: Widow Race: White Sex: Female Home owned: Own Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes Image: 529 Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age Lavina Borch 72 1930 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census Name: Lovina Booth Home in 1930: Tampico, Whiteside, Illinois Age: 79 Estimated birth year: abt 1851 Birthplace: New York Relation to Head of House: Head Race: White Occupation: Education: Military Service: Rent/home value: Age at first marriage: 29 Parents' birthplace: View image Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age Lovina Booth 79 , widow, b. NY Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Tampico, Whiteside, Illinois; Roll: 566; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 1071.0. News clipping found: Lovinna R. Booth 1912 Found in book of newspaper clippings - no dates or source shown (Note: This is probably from the Tampico Tornado Newspaper. Also, it is transcribed exactly as printed, including the two different spellings for Lovinna) LOVINNA R. BOOTH WEDS Tampico Lady Surprises Her Many Friends By Marriage at Mitaca, Minnesota The many friends of Mrs. Lovinna R. Booth of this place will be somewhat surprised to hear of her marriage recently at Mitaca, Minn. The following account is taken from the Mitaca Times: The marriage of Mrs. Lovina R. Booth of Tampico, Illinois, to Mr. William P. McCombs of Foresston, Illinois, was solemnized in this city Wednesday morning, Dec. 18, 1912, at nine o'clock at the home of the bride's niece, Mrs. R. Vaaler, Rev. R. E. Sanderson, pastor of the Methodist church officiated, using the ring ceremony. The couple entered the parlor to the strains of the wedding march, played by Mrs. Vaaler. The bride was attired in a gray messaline while the groom wore the conventional black. Immediately after the ceremony the bridal couple, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. R. Vaaler, boarded the train for St. Cloud, where Mr. and Mrs. McCombs took the Oriental Limited early in the afternoon for Portland, Oregon. They expect to visit Mrs. McCombs' only sister, who resides in that city with her daughter, Mrs. Geo. McNulty, at Portland, until spring, when they will return to Tampico, Ill., to make their future home. The bride has many friends at this place and has been visiting her niece, Mrs. Vaaler, the past few weeks. The groom is a stranger to Milaca people but is a man of pleasing personality, and the couple have the best wishes of all of a happy wedded life. The groom is a brother of contractor J. B. McCombs of this place and is known in Tampico having visited here several times. On one of the visits he met Mrs. Booth and the friendship developed into love and marriage. Mr. McCombs is spoken of very highly at his home in Forreston as a good, reliable gentleman. He intends to engage in the restaurant business here. (J. B. McCombs is buried in TMC) I cannot find any other reference to this Wm. McCombs pertaining to his marriage to Lovina Booth. He isn't mentioned in her obit and she kept the name of BOOTH (first husband). Can anyone shed any light on this mystery man???? (I have started a new message thread for Wm McComb on seperate page) Last Edited by on Oct 03, 2007 5:44 PM

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