How John Wilkes Booth Died: Everything to Know About the Historic Capture
By Alexander Ross
The pursuit consumed massive military resources, involving more than 1,000 Union soldiers, civilian detectives, and gunboats along the Chesapeake tributaries.
| Date & Time | Location | Operational Event |
|---|---|---|
| April 14, 1865 (10:15 PM) | Ford's Theatre, Washington D.C. | Booth shoots Lincoln, breaks left fibula jumping to stage, escapes on horseback. |
| April 15, 1865 (4:00 AM) | Dr. Samuel Mudd Home, Maryland | Mudd splints Booth’s broken leg; Booth creates crude crutches and rests for twelve hours. |
| April 16, 21, 1865 | Zekiah Swamp, Maryland | Booth and Herold hide in wet brush, fed by Thomas Jones, while cavalry combs the area. |
| April 22, 23, 1865 | Potomac River crossing | Second rowing attempt succeeds; fugitives land at mouth of Machodoc Creek, Virginia. |
| April 24, 1865 | Richard Garrett Farm, Port Royal, VA | Booth poses as "James W. Boyd"; accepted as a guest by the Garrett household. |
| April 26, 1865 (2:15, 3:15 AM) | Garrett Farm Tobacco Barn | Barn set on fire; Boston Corbett shoots Booth; Booth dragged onto porch paralyzed. |
| April 26, 1865 (7:15 AM) | Garrett Farm Porch | Booth dies after uttering his final words: "Useless, useless." |
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
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