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Obediah Newcomb Bush 1797–1851 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Jan 1797

Birth Location: Penfield, Monroe, New York, USA

Death Date: 9 February 1851

Death Location: Body buried at sea, Specifically: Died apon a ship, body thrown overboard

Father: Timothy Bush

Mother: Lydia Newcomb

Spouse(s): Harriet Tucker

Children(s): James Bush, Sanford Bush, William Bush, Elizabeth Bush, Cornelia Bush, Harriet Bush

In 1797, Obediah Newcomb Bush entered the world in Penfield, Monroe, New York, USA, born to Timothy Bush And Lydia Newcomb. In 1818, Obediah Newcomb Bush resided in Monroe, New York, USA. In 1830, Obediah Newcomb Bush resided in Rochester Ward 4, Monroe, New York, USA. Obediah Newcomb Bush married Harriet D Tucker, and had children including Cornelia Bush, Elizabeth Bush, Harriet Bush, James Smith Bush, Sanford F Bush, William Mack Bush. Obediah Newcomb Bush passed away in 1851 in Body buried at sea, Specifically: Died apon a ship, body thrown overboard.

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Biography

  • In 1797, Obediah Newcomb Bush entered the world in Penfield, Monroe, New York, USA, born to Timothy Bush And Lydia Newcomb.
  • In 1818, Obediah Newcomb Bush resided in Monroe, New York, USA.
  • In 1830, Obediah Newcomb Bush resided in Rochester Ward 4, Monroe, New York, USA.
  • Obediah Newcomb Bush married Harriet D Tucker, and had children including Cornelia Bush, Elizabeth Bush, Harriet Bush, James Smith Bush, Sanford F Bush, William Mack Bush.
  • Obediah Newcomb Bush passed away in 1851 in Body buried at sea, Specifically: Died apon a ship, body thrown overboard.

Immediate Family

Parents

Timothy Bush
1766–1850
Birth Location: Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United States
TB
Lydia Newcomb
1763–1835
Birth Location: Connecticut, United States of America
LN

Spouses(s)

Harriet Tucker
1800–1867
Birth Location: New York
HT

Children(s)

James Bush
1825–1889
Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA
JB
Sanford Bush
1844–1923
Birth Location: –
SB
William Bush
1836–1899
Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
WB
Elizabeth Bush
1831–
Birth Location: –
EB
Cornelia Bush
1822–1917
Birth Location: –
CB
Harriet Bush
1822–1901
Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
HB

Obediah Bush's Ancestors

Self
Obediah Bush
1797–1851
Birth Place: Penfield, Monroe, New York, USA
Parents
Timothy Bush
1766–1850
Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United States
Lydia Newcomb
1763–1835
Connecticut, United States of America
Grandparents
Timothy Bush
1728–1815
Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, Colonial America
Deborah House
1742–1819
Lebanon, New London, CT
Daniel Newcomb
1729–1789
Hebron, Tolland County, Connecticut
Elizabeth (Stillman) May
1730–1807
Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut
Great-Grandparents
Richard G:A
1695–1732
John House
1715–1805
Deborah Guild
1715–1783
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel House
–1783
Hannah Davenport
1686–1769

Obediah Bush's Descendants

1.
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Obediah (Newcomb) Bush (28 Jan 1797–9 February 1851) m. Harriet (D.) Tucker (abt 1800–21 June 1867)
  1. 1. James (Smith) Bush 1825–1889 m. Sarah (Hannah) Freeman 1826–1853 m. Elizabeth Bush 1831– m. Harriet (Eleanor) Fay 1830–1924
    1. 1. Samuel (Prescott) Bush 1863–1948 m. Martha (B) Bush 1880– m. Flora Sheldon 1873–1920 m. Clara Bush 1874–
      1. 1. James Bush 1902–
      2. 2. Margaret (Bush) Clement 1899–1993
      3. 3. Prescott (Sheldon Bush) Sr 1895–1972 m. Dorothy (Wear) Walker 1901–1992
        1. 1. George (Herbert Walker) Bush 1924–2018 m. Barbara (J Pierce (Bush) (First) Lady) 1925–2018
        2. 2. Prescott (Sheldon Bush) Jr 1922–2010
        3. 3. William (Henry Trotter) Bush 1938–2018
        4. 4. Nancy (Walker) Bush 1926–2001
        5. 5. Jonathan (James) Bush 1931–2021
        6. 6. Samuel (Prescott) Bush 1921–2007
      4. 4. Mary (E) Rush 1897–
    2. 2. James (Freeman) Bush 1860–1913
    3. 3. Eleanor (Howard) Woods 1873–1957 m. Robert (A) Woods 1866–1925
    4. 4. Harold (Levingston) Bush 1872–1945
    5. 5. Mary Bush 1856–
    6. 6. Elijah Bush 1861–
  2. 2. Sanford (F) Bush 1844–1923
  3. 3. William (Mack) Bush 1836–1899
  4. 4. Elizabeth Bush 1831–
  5. 5. Cornelia Bush 1822–1917
  6. 6. Harriet Bush 1822–1901

Obediah Bush's Timeline

9 Records

1797
28 Jan 1797
Birth of Obediah Newcomb Bush in Penfield, Monroe, New York, USA
Penfield, Monroe, New York, USA
1818
1818-1903
Age 21
Obediah Newcomb Bush resided here in Monroe, New York, USA
Monroe, New York, USA
1830
1830
Age 33
Obediah Newcomb Bush resided here in Rochester Ward 4, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester Ward 4, Monroe, New York, USA
1840
1840
Age 43
Obediah Newcomb Bush resided here in Rochester Ward 4, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester Ward 4, Monroe, New York, USA
1842
1842
Age 45
Obediah Newcomb Bush resided here in New York, USA
New York, USA
1850
1850
Age 53
Obediah Newcomb Bush resided here in Rochester Ward 3, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester Ward 3, Monroe, New York, USA
1851
9 February 1851
Age 54
Death of Obediah Newcomb Bush in enroute home from California, USA aboard ship.Burried at sea
enroute home from California, USA aboard ship.Burried at sea
1851
9 February 1851
Age 54
Death of Obediah Newcomb Bush in Body buried at sea, Specifically: Died apon a ship, body thrown overboard
Body buried at sea, Specifically: Died apon a ship, body thrown overboard
1951
1951
Age 154
Obediah Newcomb Bush resided here in California, United States
California, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Jan 1797
    Event Place: Penfield, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] California, U.S., Pioneer and Immigrant Files, 1790-1950, California State Library; Sacramento, California; Sacramento County, California, Pioneer Index File (1906-1934), A-Z; California History Room: MICROFILM 734; Roll Number: 41
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI), Godfrey Memorial Library; Middletown, Connecticut; American Genealogical Biographical Index; Volume Number: 23
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 361.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: GMF
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Rochester Ward 3, Monroe, New York; Roll: 530; Page: 125b
    [5] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1818-1903
    Event Place: Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: History of the police department of Rochester, N.Y.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 4, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Rochester Ward 4, Monroe, New York; Series: M19; Roll: 94; Page: 6; Family History Library Film: 0017154

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 4, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Rochester Ward 4, Monroe, New York; Roll: 298; Page: 335; Family History Library Film: 0017193

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1842
    Event Place: New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 3, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Rochester Ward 3, Monroe, New York; Roll: 530; Page: 125b

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1951
    Event Place: California, United States
    Record Source: California, U.S., Pioneer and Immigrant Files, 1790-1950, California State Library; Sacramento, California; Sacramento County, California, Pioneer Index File (1906-1934), A-Z; California History Room: MICROFILM 734; Roll Number: 41

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rochester, Ulster, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, Genealogical Records, 1675-1920, A Directory for the Village of Rochester, Etc.; Publication Place: Rochester, New York; Publisher: Elisha Ely; Publication Year: 1827; Page Number: 8

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 February 1851
    Event Place: enroute home from California, USA aboard ship.Burried at sea
    Record Source:
    [1] California, U.S., Pioneer and Immigrant Files, 1790-1950, California State Library; Sacramento, California; Sacramento County, California, Pioneer Index File (1906-1934), A-Z; California History Room: MICROFILM 734; Roll Number: 41
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 February 1851
    Event Place: Body buried at sea, Specifically: Died apon a ship, body thrown overboard
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