William Booth (forger)

William Booth
Pencil sketch of Booth, artist unknown
Born
Hall End Farm near Beaudesert, Warwickshire, England
Died(1812-08-15)15 August 1812
Staffordshire
Resting placeSt Mary's Church, Handsworth
NationalityEnglish
OccupationFarmer
ConvictionForgery
Criminal penaltyDeath by hanging

William Booth (1776–1812) was an English farmer and forger, who was hanged for his crimes. He is the subject of the song "Twice Tried, Twice Hung, Twice Buried" by Jon Raven and a book. Several geographical features in Birmingham, near his former home, carry his name.

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