Leeds · b. 1779, d. 1857
Historical maker
Named in 4 books.
What the books printed
A dictionary of violin makers, Stainer, C. (Cecie). London; New York: Novello, Ewer, 1896. p. 11.
As printed on this page: "Booth, William, b. 1779; believed to have died 1857 or 1858. At first a hairdresser, but 1809 commenced to make and repair violins. Label: "Wm. Booth, maker, Leeds, 1828.""
A dictionary of violin makers, Stainer, C. (Cecie). London: Novello, n.d. p. 11.
As printed on this page: "Booth, William, b. 1779; believed to have died 1857 or 1858. At first a hairdresser, but 1809 commenced to make and repair violins. Label: "Wm. Booth, maker, Leeds, 1828.""
The violin, Hart, George, 1839-1891. [from old catalog]. London, Dubau and co. [etc.], 1875. Page 76, scan 236.
Booth, William, 1779, Leeds.
The violin, Hart, George. London, Dulau and co. [etc.], 1884. Scan 368.
Booth, William, 1779, Leeds.
- Entries from 4 books stand under this name, and the software judged them likely the same person. Tell us if that is wrong and we will split the record.
- May be the same person as Booth, William (merged into Booth, William)
Same name
Whether any of these is the same person, the books do not say.
Same town, same time
2 other Leeds makers have a year in the 1700s.
- 1720 to 1730 Lister, John
- 1730 Lyster, John