Who was Martin Boothe?

Martin Boothe (1838–1889) was born in Lee County, Virginia, USA and died in Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Martin Edward Boothe 1838–1889

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 19 Jan 1838 · Lee County, Virginia, USA

Died 30 Oct 1889 · Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA

Father William Booth

Mother Sarah Sturgill Booth

Siblings Clarinda Booth, George Booth, Isaac Booth, Jemima Booth, John Booth, Lucinda Booth, Mathias Booth, Rachel Booth, Sarah Ann Booth

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Booth

Sarah Sturgill Booth

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Children

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Biography

In 1838, Martin Edward Boothe entered the world in Lee County, Virginia, USA, born to william booth and sarah sturgill booth. Martin Edward Boothe passed away in 1889 in Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA.

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1838

Birth of Martin Edward Boothe in Lee County, Virginia, USA

Birth

1889

Death of Martin Edward Boothe in Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Martin Boothe

This ancestor line traces from Peterborough, Northamptonshire, , England (1586) to Lee County, Virginia, USA (1838) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Martin Boothe (1838–1889) was born in Lee County, Virginia, USA and died in Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Martin in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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