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William Curry Bush

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William Curry Bush

Birth
Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA
Death
23 Feb 1896 (aged 59)
Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA
Burial
Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA Add to Map
Plot
Range 3 Lot 58
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Rochester Democrat And Chronicle - February 24, 1896

DEATH OF WILLIAM C. BUSH
It Occurred Last Night, After a Long Illness

William C. Bush died at his residence, No. 1118 North St. Paul street, at 1 o'clock yesterday morning, aged 60 years. He had been in ill health for a year past, and confined to his room since Christmas. The cause of his death was Brights disease.

Mr. Bush was the son of John Fellows Bush, one of Rochester's oldest residents, was born in this city, December 8, 1836, and has always resided here. After reaching manhood he was for a time assistant cashier in the Union Bank. In 1862 he married Fanny Hayden, daughter of the late Charles J. Hayden. His wife died while homeward bound from an European trip in 1876 and later Mr. Bush started in business for himself, and conducted a furniture establishment at No. 69 State street up to the time of his death.

In 1887 he married Fannie, daughter of the late Colonel William Emerson, who, with a daughter, Mrs. Dr. Roane, of Yankton, S.D., survive, Mrs. Roane being the child of his first wife. He also leaves a brother, Daniel W. Bush, and a sister, Mrs. Samuel Porter, both of this city. Horace F. Bush, an elder brother, died on Tuesday last at the Homepathic Hospital, as the result of an operation, mention of which was then made. William C. Bush was not identified with political or fraternal organizations, but was for a time a member of both the Genesee Valley and Rochester Clubs.
Rochester Democrat And Chronicle - February 24, 1896

DEATH OF WILLIAM C. BUSH
It Occurred Last Night, After a Long Illness

William C. Bush died at his residence, No. 1118 North St. Paul street, at 1 o'clock yesterday morning, aged 60 years. He had been in ill health for a year past, and confined to his room since Christmas. The cause of his death was Brights disease.

Mr. Bush was the son of John Fellows Bush, one of Rochester's oldest residents, was born in this city, December 8, 1836, and has always resided here. After reaching manhood he was for a time assistant cashier in the Union Bank. In 1862 he married Fanny Hayden, daughter of the late Charles J. Hayden. His wife died while homeward bound from an European trip in 1876 and later Mr. Bush started in business for himself, and conducted a furniture establishment at No. 69 State street up to the time of his death.

In 1887 he married Fannie, daughter of the late Colonel William Emerson, who, with a daughter, Mrs. Dr. Roane, of Yankton, S.D., survive, Mrs. Roane being the child of his first wife. He also leaves a brother, Daniel W. Bush, and a sister, Mrs. Samuel Porter, both of this city. Horace F. Bush, an elder brother, died on Tuesday last at the Homepathic Hospital, as the result of an operation, mention of which was then made. William C. Bush was not identified with political or fraternal organizations, but was for a time a member of both the Genesee Valley and Rochester Clubs.


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