Walter Booth

Walter Booth (December 8, 1791 – April 30, 1870) was a United States Representative from Connecticut. He was born in Woodbridge, Connecticut. He attended the common schools and settled in Meriden and engaged in manufacturing.

Walter Booth
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut's 2nd district
In office March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1851
Preceded by	Samuel D. Hubbard
Succeeded by	Colin M. Ingersoll
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives
In office 1838
Personal details
Born	(1791-12-08)December 8, 1791 Woodbridge, Connecticut, U.S.
Died	April 30, 1870(1870-04-30) (aged 78) Meriden, Connecticut, U.S.
Political party	United States Free Soil Party
Spouse(s)	Sarah H. Booth
Occupation	Politician, Manufacturer
Military service
Allegiance	Connecticut United States
Branch/service	Connecticut State Militia
Rank	Colonel Brigadier General
Commands	Tenth Regiment First Division

Booth was active in the Connecticut Militia. He was a Colonel of the Tenth Regiment, Second Battalion of Militia from 1825 to 1827, Brigadier General in 1827 and 1828, and Major General of the First Division 1831-1834. He served as a judge of the county court in 1834. He was a member of the Connecticut State House of Representatives in 1838. He was elected as a Free-Soiler to the Thirty-first Congress (March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1851). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1850 to the Thirty-Second Congress. He resumed his former manufacturing pursuits and died in Meriden, Connecticut in 1870. He was buried in East Cemetery.