James Booth Sr.

James Booth Sr.
Chief Justice of Delaware Supreme Court
In office
1799–1828
Preceded by Kensey Johns, Sr.
Succeeded by Thomas Clayton
Personal details
Born 1753
New Castle, Delaware
Died 1828
New Castle, Delaware
Resting place Immanuel Church, New Castle, Delaware
Children James Booth Jr.

James Booth Sr. (February 6, 1753 – February 3, 1828) was the Secretary of State of Delaware (1778-1799) and the Delaware Supreme Court Chief Justice (1799-1828).[1][2] His son James Booth Jr. would serve as Delaware's Chief Justice from 1841 until his death in 1855.

References

  1. ↑ Henry Clay Conrad. "History of the State of Delaware, Volume 3". p. 947. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
  2. ↑ https://courts.delaware.gov/superior/aboutus/history3.aspx



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