Florence Bush (1898–1975)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1898
    Died
    1975

    When was Florence Bush born? 1898.

    When did Florence Bush die? 1975.

    Life story

    Florence Bush (1898–1975) was born in 1898, and died in 1975, at about age 77. A cemetery record documents Florence's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Florence's life.

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    The world Florence lived through

    1. 1898 · age 0 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    2. 1912 · age 14 — The Titanic sank

    3. 1927 · age 29 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic

    4. 1939 · age 41 — World War II began in Europe

    5. 1950 · age 52 — The Korean War began

    6. 1959 · age 61 — Alaska and Hawaii became states

    7. 1969 · age 71 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon

    Questions about Florence Bush

    When was Florence Bush born?

    Florence Bush was born in 1898.

    When did Florence Bush die?

    Florence Bush died in 1975.

    How old was Florence Bush at the time of death?

    Florence Bush was about 77 years old.

    Where is Florence Bush buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Florence's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Florence Bush was born?

    William McKinley was president of the United States when Florence was born.

    Who was president when Florence Bush died?

    Gerald Ford was president of the United States when Florence died.

    What generation was Florence Bush part of?

    Born in 1898, Florence Bush was part of the Lost Generation.

    What happened in the world the year Florence Bush was born?

    In 1898, the Spanish–American War was fought.

    What major events happened during Florence Bush's lifetime?

    During Florence's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 0); World War I began (1914, age 16); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 35); World War II ended (1945, age 47); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 59); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 71).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Florence Bush?

    Federal censuses taken during Florence's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1898

    2. Death

      1975

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Florence Bush (1898–1975)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/florence-bush-1898-1975-80e7ecda/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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