Bush family

Originating in Columbus, Ohio, the Bush family in the 20th century became an accomplished political family in the United States. In January 2005, The Economist described the Bush family as the most successful political dynasty in U.S. history.

Ancestors

Obadiah Newcomb Bush

Obadiah Newcomb Bush (January 28 1797–1851) was the father of James Smith Bush (1825-1869), grandfather of Samuel Prescott Bush and is great great great grandfather of President George W. Bush.

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January 28 - 1797 - 1851 - James Smith Bush - Samuel Prescott Bush - George W. Bush

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According to the book The Faith of George W. Bush:

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"... left his home during the War of 1812, became a schoolmaster, then caught gold fever and left for California during the Gold Rush of 1849. Two years later, he tried to return home to reclaim his family and take them west. He died in the attempt, though, and was buried at sea. leaving his wife and seven children alone in Rochester, New York."

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War of 1812 - Gold Rush

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Timothy Bush Jr.

Timothy Bush Jr. (April 1, 1761–1850) was the father of Obadiah Newcomb Bush. Timothy married Lydia Newcomb, daughter of Daniel Newcomb and Elizabeth May, on 26 July 1791 in Penfield, New York. (Lydia Newcomb was born on 28 April 1763 and died on 14 September 1835 in Penfield, New York.)

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April 1 - 1761 - 1850 - 26 July - 1791 - Penfield, New York - 28 April - 1763 - 14 September - 1835

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Timothy Bush

Timothy Bush (1735–1815 in Springport, New York) was the father of Timothy Bush Jr. Timothy married Deborah House, daughter of John House and Deborah Guild, on 12 April 1759 in Hebron, Connecticut. (Deborah House was born on 6 April 1742 in Lebanon, Connecticut and died about 1819 in Springport, New York.)

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1735 - 1815 - Springport, New York - 12 April - 1759 - Hebron, Connecticut - 6 April - 1742 - Lebanon, Connecticut

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Richard Bush

Richard Bush (1696/1697–September 27, 1732) was the father of Timothy Bush. He is believed to be the oldest known member of the Bush family in North America. He died in 1732 at Bristol, Rhode Island. Richard married Mary Fairbanks, daughter of Jeremiah Fairbanks and Mary Penfield. Mary Fairbanks was born on 22 August, 1699 and died on 7 May, 1743 in Bristol, Rhode Island.

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1696 - 1697 - September 27 - 1732 - Bristol - Rhode Island - 22 August - 1699 - 7 May - 1743

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