James Smith Bush 1825–1889
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16 researchers on YourRoots have James Bush in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 16 independent trees
Researchers connected through James Bush 1825–1889
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1825, James Smith Bush entered the world in Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States, born to obadiah newcomb bush and harriet smith. James Smith Bush married harriet eleanor fay, and had children including samuel prescott bush. James Smith Bush passed away in 1889 in Ithaca, Tompkins, New York, United States.
Sources
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1Census 1870 United States Federal Census
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2Record Family Data Collection - Births
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3Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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4Probate/Wills New York, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999
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5Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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6Record FamousKin.com
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7Record Gary Boyd Roberts
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8Record Jennifer Godwin <[email protected]> (http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~godwin/reference/prez.html)
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James Bush
This ancestor line traces from Stonington, Connecticut (New London) (1760) to Rochester, New York (Plymouth) (1825) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- James Bush (1825–1889) was born in Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States and died in Ithaca, Tompkins, New York, United States. 16 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 16 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
James Bush's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record