General Sir William Boothby, 4th Baronet (4 May 1721 - 15 April 1787) was a senior British Army officer and one of the Boothby baronets.
Boothby saw active service during the Seven Years' War. [1]
He was colonel of the 50th Regiment of Foot. [2]
General Sir William Boothby, 4th Baronet (4 May 1721 - 15 April 1787) was a senior British Army officer and one of the Boothby baronets.
Boothby saw active service during the Seven Years' War. [1]
He was colonel of the 50th Regiment of Foot. [2]
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