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Prescott Sheldon Bush 1895–1972

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Full name consistent across 16 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 16 trees
Death year and location consistent across 16 trees

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16 researchers on YourRoots have Prescott Bush in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 17 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, with linked records

Born 15 May 1895 · Columbus, Fairfield, Ohio, United States
Died 8 Oct 1972 · New York, New York, United States
Father Samuel BUSH (1863–1948)
Mother Flora Sheldon (1872–1920)
Spouse Dorothy Walker (1901–1992)
Children Male , Nancy Walker Bush, Prescott Sheldon Bush, President George Herbert Walker Bush
Siblings James Bush, Margaret Bush, Mary E Bush
Records
1900 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index One World Tree (sm) Social Security Death Index (CD … D Blocher.GED Descendant of..... FamousKin.com Gedcom File provided by Maine, Marriage Index, 1892-1985 Mayflower Descent Plantagenet Descent "Plantagenet Descent" by David A. … "The Royal Descents of 500 …
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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1895, Prescott Sheldon Bush entered the world in Columbus, Fairfield, Ohio, United States, born to samuel prescott bush and flora sheldon. Prescott Sheldon Bush married dorothy walker, and had children including male, nancy walker bush, prescott sheldon bush, president george herbert walker bush. Prescott Sheldon Bush passed away in 1972 in New York, New York, United States.

Sources

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

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    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

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    Record One World Tree (sm)

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    Death Records Social Security Death Index (CD ROM)

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    Record D Blocher.GED

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    Record Descendant of.....

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    Record FamousKin.com

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    Record Gedcom File provided by

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    Record Maine, Marriage Index, 1892-1985

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    Record Mayflower Descent

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    Record Plantagenet Descent

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    Record "Plantagenet Descent" by David A. Blocher

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    Record "The Royal Descents of 500 Immigrants to the American Colonies of the United States" by Gary Boyd Roberts 1993.

Life Timeline

1895
Birth of Prescott Sheldon Bush in Columbus, Fairfield, Ohio, United States
Birth
1972
Death of Prescott Sheldon Bush in New York, New York, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Prescott Bush

This ancestor line traces from Normandy, France (1000) to Columbus, OH (1895) across 17 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Prescott Bush (1895–1972) was born in Columbus, Fairfield, Ohio, United States and died in New York, 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 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 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.
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.

Related Records

Samuel BUSH
1863–1948 · Father
Flora Sheldon
1872–1920 · Mother
Bush US Census Records
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Prescott Bush's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Prescott Sheldon Bush PTP
1895–1972
Columbus, Fairfield, Ohio, United States
Parents
Samuel Prescott BUSH PTP
1863–1948
Brick Church, New Jersey
Flora Sheldon PTP
1872–1920
Franklin, Franklin, Ohio, United States
Grandparents
James Smith (Rev.) Bush PTP
1825–1889
Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Prescott Bush's Descendants

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