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Cyrus Bushnell 1878-1943 mar. Mary Anna Olson 1885-1977

scwbcm — 2012-02-04 16:03:32Z

Cyrus was the descendant of a Harlow Bushnell and Martha Bradford. I am working on letters and photos which concern Martha Bradford, daughter of Joseph Bradford born 1771 Haddam, CT. Would love to be in contact with descendants of this line.

Be aware there are two Harlow Bushnell's with similiar info. The correct Harlow Bushnell for this family is the son of Stephen Bushnell born 1779. Harlow is shown with a birthdate of 21 Sep 1804. His birthplace is listed as Connecticut on his 1850 census but the source below shows him born in Durham, NY. Both sources place him in Lisbon, Kendall, Illinois, where he is residing with Bradford in laws. Martha is not found with her husband and children in 1850 and by 1860 Harlow is not found with his children. His children are being raised by relatives.

Harlow and Martha had the following children Emma Bushnell 1835, George Washington Bushnell 1840-1916, James M Bushnell 1842-1916 and Nancy M. Bushnell 1843. There is more about these children.

One source for Harlow Bushnell and Martha Bradford:

Ancestry.com. Bushnell family genealogy : ancestry and posterity of Francis Bushnell, 1580-1646, of Horsham, England and Guilford, Connecticu [database on-line]. Provo, UT: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.
Original data: Bushnell, George Eleazer,. Bushnell family genealogy : ancestry and posterity of Francis Bushnell, 1580-1646, of Horsham, England and Guilford, Connecticut, including genealogical notes of other Bushnell families, whose connections with this branch of the family tree have not been determined. Santa Monica, Calif.: unknown, 1949 pages 73 and 46.

Re: Pictures of 34 Bushnell Headstones

bophead2003 — 2011-12-05 16:55:09Z

Hi...my name is Russell Bushnell and I am interested in having copies of your headstone photographs. When my family went to the cemetery to bury my dad, Joseph D. on your list, I brought a couple of disposable cameras and took photos myself but, unfortunately, they didn't come out. If you're interested Jae Austin Elmer Bushnell and Leona Mae Bushnell (Wright)were my grandparents. If you can...please send your photos to my email: bophead2003@yahoo.com. Thanks.

Re: Descendants of Francis Bushnell

JohnHills65 — 2011-10-16 13:26:35Z

Anyone have information on the John, son of Francis and Ferris Quenell Bushnell.

I'm particularly interested in the maiden name of his wife Jane.

I show this John as a barber surgeon who died in Boston about 1668. He married Jane about 1650 and with her had:

Dorothy b 19 Dec 1651 Boston
Sarah b 24 Mar 1655 Boston died before 1685
Elizabeth b Aug 1657 and died 17 Feb 1762
John b 19 Jan 1659 at Boston;arried about 1686 Sarah Lovering and 1699 at Boston. Participated in Colonial Wars. Apprentice as a cordwainer by the city of Boston. Administered his father's estate on reaching maturity.
Jane born 18 Dec 1662 at Boston married Richard English
William bon 28 June 1666 at Boston died Saybrook 1685

I believe there was another son John who died as a child.

The Boston probate of John Bushnell said his widow returned to her family in Saybrook, Conn on his death. But their name is not shown. She shows in 1670 having married John Hills and in 1671 having a son Samuel. Who was she?

Bushnell graves in NY

kbrownst — 2011-10-10 18:05:34Z

Please see: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=21...;

Re: African American Bushnells Caswell County NC

1_cjames — 2011-09-23 12:41:11Z

My grandfather was James Travis Bushnell of Caswell County.

Daughters of RENA & MICKEY BUSHNELL, VIRGINIA, DORIS, BEVERLY

Zigspal — 2011-09-01 15:45:47Z

I believe my dad was an only child, the son of Goldie (Corning) Scrivner. Dad said his father, (my grandfather), died, (kicked by a horse), when Dad was just 9 years old, so somewhere around 1915.

These ladies, Virginia, Doris and Beverly would be my half-sisters. My father, Mickey was married to their mother, RENA VanDeusen, in the 1930's or 40's, before he married my mother, Kathleene Gloekler.That's all I know about my father's previous family life.

If you are related to any of these ladies, please feel free to contact me.

Patricia (Bushnell) Zeigler

Re: African American Bushnells Caswell County NC

emilee68 — 2011-09-01 15:44:19Z

So you are related to Dwight Bushnell?

Re: African American Bushnells Caswell County NC

emilee68 — 2011-09-01 15:43:49Z

I would have loved to help you. Unfortunately, I no longer have an active account. I believe that we are of the same family. The name Joe Bushnell and Reidsville are familiar to me.

Pictures of 34 Bushnell Headstones

RGStClair61 — 2011-08-17 23:25:11Z

I recently visited the Tenmile Cemetery on Coates Rd.in Tenmile, Oregon, and took pictures of 34 Bushnell Headstones, and would be happy to share them. Names are:Elmer E, Lillian M, Archie L, Richard S, Edmond O, Henry E,Kitty J, Mary J, Martin L, Annie Lucinda, Adah Rebecca,Robert C,Ned,Edmond L, Minnie J, Joseph, Baby Harold,Mable,Lee,Martini,Mary A,Baby,Linus,Lucinda, A.E., Clara, Jae A.E.,Leona Mae,Joseph D,May,Anna,Alva,& infant son of A.S.& Anna.

Re: Rev. Albert Bushnell, missionary to Gaboon, Africa

mary_cloutier1 — 2011-08-03 23:32:40Z

I was thrilled to receive your post. I am studying all the missionaries of this era, and am in Gabon at the moment. I'm working on a Phd in missions, and am researching missionaries of this era. I previously served 8 years as a missionary in Gabon. I'm very interested in Dr. St. John's journal. He was one of the one's I hadn't gotten information on, other than he died in the US and his wife remarried. Please contact me at marycloutier@yahoo.fr. Thanks for posting!

Re: Rev. Albert Bushnell, missionary to Gaboon, Africa

stantilda1 — 2011-08-03 23:31:57Z

I believe my great grandfather was named after the Bushnells. His name was Maurice Bushnell Gillespie. His grandfather Dr. Morris St. John was a missionary their with the Bushnells. I have received his diaries which were kept at the time. There was a typed copy of a letter from an A. Bushnells and an L.A. Bushnell sending their regrets of Dr. St Johns death. I will let you know if their are mentions of your family.

Re: Joseph BUSHNELL b. 30 Sep 1807 Fairfield, NY

SAVLOUR — 2011-07-14 17:04:57Z

hello, I made a posting on here about a person selling a 40 picture aluam from the 1880's in chittenango ny which is not that far from Herkimer belonging to Ellen A. bushnell its on craigslist in syracuse ny under antiques maybe it belongs to your family I think the person who is selling lives in norwich ny. I diid look up Ellen in the 188o census I think he father was franklin. good luck hope that photos get back to the family..

Joseph BUSHNELL b. 30 Sep 1807 Fairfield, NY

cbain441 — 2011-07-01 16:10:40Z

does anyone know where Joseph BUSHNELL and his second wife, Jane Eliza Rathbun BUSHNELL are buried? Joseph died 8 Nov 1897 in Herkimer County but I don't know exactly where. His wife died 11 Dec. 1885 also in Herkimer County, NY. They are my great great great grandparents and any help is greatly appreciated.

Alice Bushnell, Massachusetts

RockofGibraltar — 2011-06-03 12:44:04Z

I have an old photo of Alice Bushnell, taken in 1897. She was the daughter of Fordis and Mary Ballou Bushnell. Alice was born 28 October 1877 in Massachusetts. She married Elmer Hall and had a son. I would like to return the photo to her family. If you are related to her and want the photo, let me know.
Patricia
prck97@aol.com

BUSHNELL Brian L - Vietnam Wall section 12W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-04-13 21:32:21Z

BUSHNELL Brian L - Vietnam Wall section 12W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 220,673 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Re: Bushnell's from Thatchem, Berkshire, England to Guilford, CT

LISABUSHNELL63 — 2011-02-26 21:43:48Z

Hi Suzanne,

My brother and I submitted DNA. He is a true BUSHNELL Y-DNA, if you would like to compare. Although my tree needs a great deal of work, this is our lineage:
Richard,Richard, William, William, John, Nicholas, Francis, Francis (9th great grandfather to Connecticut), William, Samuel, Josiah, Daniel, Truman, William, Wellington, Charles, Walter, James (my father), Dwain David (my brother). He also has a son Jeremy. We obviously hope the Bushnell male line will be continued at some time.

Emily Bushnell -- Oxfordshire Bushnells and John Stanley

roguegrafix — 2011-02-04 16:05:09Z

Hi All,

Looking for any info on Emily Bushnell b. c.1871 -- lived in Oxfordshire. She was the grand-daughter of John Stanley (brn c.1827). He was a stone carter from Middlesex – Tottenham. He had a son, George Stanley (aged 25), also a stone carter, living with him in 1891. Emily was listed as being a domestic servant.

She married William Keen in Chinnor, Oxfordshire.
Cheers,
Steve Smith

BUSHNELL Sue F 1933-1994

t42MountOlivet — 2010-07-05 11:22:51Z

BUSHNELL Sue F 1933-1994

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 215,827 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

BUSHNELL Ethel R 1898-1988

t42MountOlivet — 2010-07-05 11:22:38Z

BUSHNELL Ethel R 1898-1988

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 215,827 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

BUSHNELL Albert N 1900-1978

t42MountOlivet — 2010-07-05 11:22:26Z

BUSHNELL Albert N 1900-1978

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 215,827 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: David Bushnell, invented turtle submarine

LISABUSHNELL63 — 2010-06-03 15:48:52Z

I am also a great great niece many times over. My brother's name is also David Bushnell.

John Bushnell married Alice ? His sister ? in 1523

LISABUSHNELL63 — 2010-06-02 20:23:04Z

Please help. I'm trying to determine if John Bushnell, born 1492 in Tilehurst, Berkshire, England, married his sister, Alice Bushnell, born 1500 in Tilehurst, Berkshire, England. John and Alice are the son and daughter of William Bushnell Born 1466 and unknown mother's name born 1468. The marriage appears to be in 1523. I've noticed a few different spellings of John Bushnell's name and wonder if that is how they might get away with this, if this is true. I keep going in circles and cannot come up with another maiden name for Alice

Re: MARY LOUISE BUSHNELL, Marcomb, Illinois......letter to soldier

JUDYW — 2010-05-05 15:20:40Z

Mary Louise Bushnell is the daughter of Mary Louise Grigsby and John C. Bushnell of Blandinsville, McDonough Cty. IL. She died in California in 1951.

Edward Samuel Bushnell

writing4reading — 2010-03-26 16:20:26Z

dob 9/15/1884 or 1885 born in Mills County IA
Went missing 1923 possibly in the sand hills of NE
wife Pearl Eva Hibbard
domarriage 1/1/1907 in Kansas City MO
Son's
Clyde
Henry
? can't remember

Re: William Fox Bushnell md Catherine Balfour, 1831 Brechin, Scotland

AlexBushnellWalker — 2010-02-28 17:51:43Z

Believe my Gt/Gt/Gt/grandfather could be Williams brother.
He was John Bushnell and married Elizabeth Tevendale in mid 1830's a son of theirs John Tevendale Bushnell (my Gt/Gt/grandfather) was born 21/08/1838 in Montrose which is approx 15 Km from Brechin

Re: William Fox Bushnell md Catherine Balfour, 1831 Brechin, Scotland

nielb_1 — 2010-02-28 14:36:14Z

Yes, John and William are brothers. I think John was born around 1806 and William around 1804. Do you have any information about John, where he was born, or anything about his parents?

Re: Bushnell's from Thatchem, Berkshire, England to Guilford, CT

slsmith45771 — 2010-02-08 14:03:06Z

Looking for information on Amos Bushnell b. 1832 had 2 sisters - Harriet and Lana. Not sure if there more siblings.

Amos married Matilda DeCaire, she was born 1840/1839.

I have been told they came into the USA via Canada but very well could have originated from Europe.

Anyone with information on earlier family would be great.

L. R. Bushnell of NY 1943

drbrownlee — 2010-01-13 16:05:01Z

L. R. is pictured in The Slipstream, flight yearbook of the September 1943 class of cadets at Garner Field in Uvalde, TX. I'm not kin but thought this might help someone researching their family.

augustus bailey bushnell.

rozfisher — 2009-12-02 16:43:14Z

I found a marriage in Welshpool for the above gentleman to a Jane Newill, & in 1851 they are living at 18 wilton St Middlesex. It says he was b Middlesex aged 34 & a landed proprietor. But where was Wilton St in Middlesex??? Also where was he in 61,71 etc. I just can't find him or when he or Jane died??? Can anyone help please? Thanks. Roz

Re: William Bushnell, 1434, Tilehurst, Berkshire, England

owenholmesstraws — 2009-11-23 18:35:57Z

Hi there ,any connection with the quennells in Fanrnham Surrey ? Thomas c1858,

Leonard Chester Bushnell

JudyDrake11 — 2009-11-22 12:54:01Z

According to George Eleazer Bushnell's book and all I can find on the Internet, Leonard Bushnell married Mary Osborn in 1839. However, two children are listed as being born prior to that date. One of them, Leonard Chester, was supposedly born on May 17, 1837. I would think there may have been a marriage that we have not been made aware of between Leonard's 1st, Sabra Edwards, and his 2nd, Mary Osborn. Does anyone have more information on this family or any ideas on what when wrong here?
Thanks, Judy Drake

Re: African American Bushnells Caswell County NC

sheenabushnell1 — 2009-10-29 12:28:56Z

I am not familiar with my family history, but my grandparents. John W. Bushnell & Lillie B. Bushnell & their parents have lived in McDowell County, West Virginia for years. He also had a brother name Joe Bushnell. So if that helps any, please keep my updated. I would love to know my family history.

BUSHNELL suicide listing

BillCribbs777 — 2009-10-02 15:27:50Z

Hi all,
There is a BUSHNELL who is counted in the list of suicides for 1903 in the United States. The article with a roster of other suicides is listed in the GenealogyBuff.com Library of Files at http://www.genealogybuff.com/misc/suicides1903.htm

Other BUSHNELL data can be researched at http://www.genealogybuff.com/data.htm#Bushnell

Hope that helps.
Bill

Re: Martin & Daniel Bushnell

cheriebushnell — 2009-09-29 12:41:34Z

hello my name is daniel Bushnell, i was born in maidenhead, Berkshire in 1951. my mothers name was joan heffernan, my brothers name is martin, my fathers name is raymond. we currently reside in Brisbane Australia. I am eager to hear back from you, you can contact me on cherie_bushnell@hotmail.com

Re: augustus bailey bushnell. Look ups please

rozfisher — 2009-09-20 15:25:53Z

I've found them going to NY on the "Caroline" from London & arriving 29 Dec 1866. He puts himself down as a gentleman & Elizabeth's his wife. He's aged 48 which is correct but her age is given as 22 which I suppose could be correct since she was full age, therefore 21 when she married him the year before. They are travelling with a couple named Joseph [gentleman] & Rachel Merry & their 5 children. Wondered if Rachel was Augustus' sister?? However their ages must be incorrect as their oldest child is 13 & they are both aged 28!!! Anyway I'm progressing thanks to you. Roz.

Re: augustus bailey bushnell. Look ups please

rozfisher — 2009-09-20 13:26:43Z

I'm going to work on that now then & see if I can find his wife Elizabeth dying in Il. I know someone who can do passenger lookups to see if they emigrated. Will let you know. Thanks for everything. Roz.

Re: augustus bailey bushnell. Look ups please

CarolColeman8353 — 2009-09-20 07:01:38Z

Roz,

I have just looked at the 1880 American census image and saee that Julietta was born in Illinois- she was 11 ,so they must have been there in 1869- not surprising I can't find them here in 1871 then ;-)

Carol

Re: augustus bailey bushnell. Look ups please

rozfisher — 2009-09-19 22:45:45Z

Wonderful info! Thanks so much. I must agree with you really wierd names! I'll do some more work now & see what else I can unearth. Bye, Roz

Re: augustus bailey bushnell. Look ups please

CarolColeman8353 — 2009-09-19 17:15:08Z

THis is taken from the Pallotts marriage index and appears to be his parents marriage.By the way Augustus has a brother also called Nimrod.

Nimrod Bushnell and Juletta Tallack in 1814 at St. Martin In The Fields

Carol

Re: augustus bailey bushnell. Look ups please

CarolColeman8353 — 2009-09-19 17:11:08Z

I have just looked at the actual image on Free BMD of his marriage in 1865 and it has been mistranscribed as page 858 it should read...

Marriages Mar 1865

Bushnell Augustus Baily Marylebone ref 1a page 838

The same as Elizabeth Cowan.

Regards

Carol

Re: augustus bailey bushnell. Look ups please

CarolColeman8353 — 2009-09-19 17:04:43Z

I have just found his second marriage to Elizabeth Cowan on 4th March 1865 at Trinity Church Marylebone.

He is down as a widower and she a spinster.He's a gentleman!
His address us listed as Parish of Pancras and hers as Trinity Rectory.His dad is Nimrod Bushnell(great name) and he's a deceased gentleman,. Her dad is William Cowan also a deceased gentleman.

They are both of full age.....ie over 21. ;-)

Carol

Re: augustus bailey bushnell. Look ups please

CarolColeman8353 — 2009-09-19 16:58:23Z

In 1841 he's at 18 and 19 Fleet (Street I think)
St Dunstans in the West,City of London.

Emily Kennett 45 housekeeper
John Sharpe 23 Independent
Augustus Bushnell 26 Clerk
Frederick Strachan 27 ditto
John Blandy 40 porter
James Duckham 41 male servant
Emma Duckham 39 female servant
Elizabeth Field 23 ditto
Ann Kennett 9

Carol

Re: augustus bailey bushnell. Look ups please

CarolColeman8353 — 2009-09-19 16:34:08Z

I did try for him in 1871 last night,but had no luck.
Will see if I can find him in 41 now.

Carol

Re: augustus bailey bushnell. Look ups please

rozfisher — 2009-09-19 16:15:29Z

Thanks for that Carol. Have been working around that but can't come up with anything else. Could you possibly please look up the 1871 census & see if he's around married to either a Julia or Elizabeth? Also where was he in 1841? Thanks so much again, Roz.

Re: augustus bailey bushnell. Look ups please

CarolColeman8353 — 2009-09-19 07:22:27Z

Have found this birth- not exactly the right name but perhaps the Americans sort of Americanised it lol

However George in the South in in the district of Southwark,south of the river Thames and they used to be in the posh part of London (Belgrave) in Hanover Sq?

Births Dec 1869

BUSHNELL Julia Mary A St. George Southwark.ref 1d page 164

Carol

Re: augustus bailey bushnell. Look ups please

rozfisher — 2009-09-18 23:28:43Z

I looked him up in the US & found him, I think ??? on the 1880 US census as August Bushnell, white male aged 60, which would be about the right age, both parents were Eng & he was b in Eng, with a dau named Julietta aged 11, which would fit if he'd married Julia McC. She was b in Illinois but there's no mother with them, & I can't find a death for a Julia or an Elizabeth for that matter, & it doesn't give his marital status. He keeps a stand & the dau attends the stand, so no bank job anymore??!! If this is him you won't find him on the 1871 census because he should have emigrated by then if Julietta is 11 in 1880. Any comments? Thanks again, Roz

Re: augustus bailey bushnell. Look ups please

rozfisher — 2009-09-18 22:46:58Z

Now I know Jane died I've found him marrying again in Marylebone in 1865 to either Julia McCarthy or Elizabeth Newby. Would you be kind enough to please look him up on the 1871 census now? Thanks so much. Roz

Re: augustus bailey bushnell. Look ups please

rozfisher — 2009-09-18 22:00:24Z

Thanks Carol for all that. Someone had sent me that info & I didn't know where Wilton St was & I thought M/sex was a county so couldn't determine exactly where it was in M/sex. So Jane had died before 1861. All very helpful, thanks a lot for all 3 messages. Roz

Re: augustus bailey bushnell. Look ups please

CarolColeman8353 — 2009-09-18 21:18:55Z

Oh MY God - I am so sorry I was convinced her name was Mary.

oops.........sorry.

There are a choice of two JANE Bushnell's and as they don't give an age at death before the late 1860's you can't tell which was which.

Deaths Sep 1854

BUSHNELL Jane St Geo Han Sq ref 1a page 201

OR...

Deaths Jun 1859

BUSHNELL Jane St Geo Han Sq ref 1a page 140

That's better ;-)

Carol

Re: augustus bailey bushnell. Look ups please

CarolColeman8353 — 2009-09-18 21:13:58Z

This appears to be Mary's death.

Deaths Jun 1859

Mary BUSHNELL in St Geo Han Sq ref 1a page 146

That was found on the Free BMD website.

Carol