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Margaret Livingston Bush 1899–1993

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret Bush in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 21 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 19 Jul 1899 · St Louis, St Louis, Missouri, United States
Died 29 May 1993 · Hamden, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Father Samuel Bush (1863–1948)
Mother Flora Sheldon (1872–1920)
Siblings James Smith Bush, Mary Elenor Bush, Prescott Sheldon Bush Jr

Researchers connected through Margaret Bush 1899–1993

and 2 more tree owners connected with Margaret Bush 1899–1993

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1899, Margaret Livingston Bush entered the world in St Louis, St Louis, Missouri, United States, born to samuel prescott bush and flora sheldon. Margaret Livingston Bush passed away in 1993 in Hamden, New Haven, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1899
Birth of Margaret Livingston Bush in St Louis, St Louis, Missouri, United States
Birth
1993
Death of Margaret Livingston Bush in Hamden, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Bush

This ancestor line traces from Heytesbury, Wiltshire, England (1312) to St Louis, St Louis, Missouri, United States (1899) across 21 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Margaret Bush (1899–1993) was born in St Louis, St Louis, Missouri, United States and died in Hamden, New Haven, Connecticut, United States. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret 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 21 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.

Margaret Bush's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Margaret Livingston Bush PTP
1899–1993
St Louis, St Louis, Missouri, United States
Parents
Samuel Prescott Bush PTP
1863–1948
Brick Church, Essex, New Jersey
Flora Sheldon PTP
1872–1920
Franklin County, Ohio
Grandparents
James Smith Bush PTP
1825–1889
Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States
Harriet Eleanor Fay PTP
1829–1924
Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Unknown
Unknown

Margaret Bush's Descendants

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Margaret Livingston Bush PTP 1899–1993