Booth Baronets, of Portland Place (1835)
- Sir Felix Booth, 1st Baronet (died 1850)
- Sir Williamson Booth, 2nd Baronet (1811–1877)
- Sir Charles Booth, 3rd Baronet (1812–1896)
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