John Bush (1712–1784) was born in Chowan, North Carolina, USA and died in Sampson, North Carolina, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Bush 1712–1784

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 01 Jun 1712 · Chowan, North Carolina, USA

Died 02 Jun 1784 · Sampson, North Carolina, USA

Father William James Bushva Nc Capt Jr

Mother Mary Jeanes Williams

Siblings Abraham Bush, Col William Hardy Bush, Elizabeth Bush, Isaac T Bush, John Bush, Mary Bush, William Bush

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Immediate Family

Parents

William James Bushva Nc Capt Jr

Mary Jeanes Williams

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Children

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Biography

The story of John Bush began in 1712 in Chowan, North Carolina, USA. John Bush passed away in 1784 in Sampson, North Carolina, USA.

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1712

Birth of John Bush in Chowan, North Carolina, USA

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1784

Death of John Bush in Sampson, North Carolina, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Bush

This ancestor line traces from Hampshire County, England (1525) to Chowan, North Carolina, USA (1712) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Bush (1712–1784) was born in Chowan, North Carolina, USA and died in Sampson, North Carolina, USA. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 8 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.
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