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Prescott Sheldon Bush 1895–1972

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Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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4 researchers on YourRoots have Prescott Bush in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 May 1895 · Columbus, Fairfield, Ohio, USA
Died 8 OCT 1972 · Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States of America
Father Samuel Bush (1863–1948)
Mother Flora Sheldon (1872–1920)
Spouse Dorothy Walker (1901–1992)
Children , ,
Siblings , , ,

Researchers connected through Prescott Bush 1895–1972

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Immediate Family

Children

Biography

In 1895, Prescott Sheldon Bush entered the world in Columbus, Fairfield, Ohio, USA, born to samuel prescott bush and flora sheldon. In 1900, Prescott Sheldon Bush resided in Milwaukee City, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 1920, Prescott Sheldon Bush resided in St Louis Ward 25, St Louis (Independent City), Mis. Prescott Sheldon Bush married dorothy walker, and had children including george herbert walker bush, nancy bush, prescott s bush. Prescott Sheldon Bush passed away in 1972 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States of America.

Sources

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Record Millennium File

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

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    Military U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

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    Military U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942

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    Immigration New York, Passenger Lists

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    Military Ohio Soldiers in WWI

Life Timeline

1895
Birth of Prescott Sheldon Bush in Columbus, Fairfield, Ohio, USA
Birth
1900
Prescott Sheldon Bush resided here in Milwaukee City, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Residence
1920
Prescott Sheldon Bush resided here in St Louis Ward 25, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri
Residence
1930
Prescott Sheldon Bush resided here in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut
Residence
1972
Death of Prescott Sheldon Bush in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Prescott Bush

This ancestor line traces from Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, USA (1713) to Columbus, Fairfield, Ohio, USA (1895) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Prescott Bush (1895–1972) was born in Columbus, Fairfield, Ohio, USA and died in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States of America. 4 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Prescott 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.
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.

Prescott Bush's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Prescott Sheldon Bush PTP
1895–1972
Columbus, Fairfield, Ohio, USA
Parents
Samuel Prescott Bush PTP
1863–1948
Brick Church, Essex, New Jersey, USA
Flora Sheldon PTP
1872–1920
Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA
Grandparents
PTP
1825–1889
Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States
Harriet Eleanor Fay PTP
1829–1924
Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Robert Emmet Sheldon PTP
1845–1917
Tiffin, Adams, Ohio
Mary Elizabeth Butler PTP
1850–1897
Columbus, Fairfield, Ohio, USA

Prescott Bush's Descendants

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Prescott Sheldon Bush PTP 1895–1972 m. Dorothy Walker PTP 1901–1992