Newton Booth

1825–1892 (age 67)

Politician

Biography

Newton Booth, born in 1825, was a noted politician whose career included service as Governor of California and a term in the U.S. Senate. After contributing significantly to public life during a transformational era for the state and nation, he was laid to rest at Sacramento Historic City Cemetery in 1892. His leadership reflected a commitment to civic responsibility and the thoughtful stewardship of democratic institutions.

Booth’s legacy endures in the pages of California history, where his advocacy for the public interest and measured statesmanship continue to inspire those who study the development of the American West.

Also buried at Sacramento Historic City Cemetery

William S. Hamilton
1797–1850 (age 53)
Sacramento Historic City Cemetery
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William Irwin
1827–1886 (age 59)
Sacramento Historic City Cemetery
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Henry Pierrepont Russell
1801–1865 (age 64)
Sacramento Historic City Cemetery
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Harvey Willson Harkness
1821–1901 (age 80)
Sacramento Historic City Cemetery
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Newton T. Gould
1843–1925 (age 82)
Sacramento Historic City Cemetery
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Lewis Keseberg
1814–1895 (age 81)
Sacramento Historic City Cemetery
Lewis Keseberg was born in Bad Berleburg and lived from 1814 to 1895.

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