James Booth

Chairman of Turton Local Board: 1880-82

Born: Blackburn, Lancashire c. 1832

Died: Turton 21 February 1902

Cotton Spinner, chemist and drysalter.

Proprietor of James Booth & Sons cotton spinners and manufacturers.

Owned Wellington Mill in Turton Bottoms.

Represented North Ward.

Lived at Hazelhurst House, Chapeltown, Turton.