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John T. Bush

1811 – 1888

American politician

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Lived 1811 – 1888 (aged 77). John T. Bush was an American politician.

John T. Bush (April 16, 1811 Fort Ann, Washington County, New York – November 10, 1888) was an American lawyer, businessman and politician from New York.

Life He began practicing law in Tonawanda, New York in 1836, and the following year became a Justice of the Peace. He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Erie Co.) in 1845 and 1846. On October 1, 1846, he married Mary Owen Ford, and they had four daughters. He served as a member of the New York State Senate (31st D.) in 1848 and 1849.

On March 26, 1851, he received a recess appointment by President Millard Fillmore as U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of New York, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on January 15, 1852, and remained in office until April 1853 when he resigned. In 1854, he removed to Niagara Falls, New York, and built the "International Hotel" there. In 1864, he bought the Zimmerman estate in Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, built the "Clifton Place" mansion, and went to live there. In 1867, he became the first President of the Clifton Suspension Bridge Company in the United States; and in 1868, he was among the incorporators of the Clifton Suspension Bridge Company in Canada.

Assemblyman William T. Bush was his brother.

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Member of the State Senate of New York, Member of the New York State Assembly

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John T. Bush?

American politician

When was John T. Bush born?

John T. Bush was born on 16 April 1811.

When did John T. Bush die?

John T. Bush died on 10 November 1888.

What was John T. Bush's occupation?

John T. Bush was a politician.

What nationality was John T. Bush?

John T. Bush was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John T. Bush

· Wikidata: Q6259935

· DBpedia: John T. Bush

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