John Bush (1752–1805) was born in Craven, North Carolina and died in Wilkes, Georgia. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Council Bush 1752–1805

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

Born 25 Jun 1752 · Craven, North Carolina

Died 10 Apr 1805 · Wilkes, Georgia

Father Hardy Bush

Mother Katherine Franck

Spouse Susannah Bryan

Children David Blackshear Bush, Elizabeth Bush, Hardy Bush, Jane Smith Bush, John Council Bush, Jordan Bush, Mary Bush, Pheriby Hinton Bush, Polly Bryant Bush, Polly Bush, Suzannah Franck Bush, William Bush, William Hardy Bush, Zachariah Bush, Zilpha Bush

Siblings Mary Bush, William Martin Bush

Records

Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Deaths Family Data Collection - Individual … North Carolina, Marriage Index North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868

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Immediate Family

Parents

Hardy Bush

Katherine Franck

Spouse(s)

Susannah Bryan

Children

David Blackshear Bush

Biography

The story of John Council Bush began in 1752 in Craven, North Carolina. John Council Bush married susannah bryan, and had children including david blackshear bush, elizabeth bush, hardy bush, jane smith bush, john council bush, jordan bush, mary bush, pheriby hinton bush, polly bryant bush, polly bush, suzannah franck bush, william bush, william hardy bush, zachariah bush, zilpha bush. John Council Bush passed away in 1805 in Wilkes, Georgia.

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Record Family Data Collection - Births
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Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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Marriage Records North Carolina, Marriage Index
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Record North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868

Life Timeline

1752

Birth of John Council Bush in Craven, North Carolina

Birth

1805

Death of John Council Bush in Wilkes, Georgia

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Bush

This ancestor line traces from Wendover, Buckinghamshire, England (1231) to Craven, North Carolina (1752) across 17 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Bush (1752–1805) was born in Craven, North Carolina and died in Wilkes, Georgia. 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 17 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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