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     Margaret Bushong was born on 17 January 1761 at York Co., PA. She was the daughter of Johann Bushong and Elizabeth Sprinckel. Margaret Bushong married Augustine Wendel, son of Augustine Wendel and Anna Margaretha Bücher, on 11 September 1781 at Shenandoah Co., VA, Ceremony by Rev. Jacob Snider. Margaret Bushong died on 4 April 1844 at Harrison Co., IN, at age 83. She was buried in April 1844 at Old Windle Cemetery, Harrison Co., IN.

     Margaret Bushong was also known as "Peggy" Peggy is listed in Augustine's 1829 will. She was born in 1824 at Columbiana Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Augustine Bushong and Barbara Keller.¹

     Margaret Bushong was born on 31 July 1848 at Hancock Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Peter Bushong and Hannah Reese.¹ Margaret Bushong married Alva L. Preston, son of Anson Preston and Stella T. Wheeler, on 20 December 1866 at Hancock Co., OH. Margaret Bushong lived on 18 August 1870 at Madison Twp., Hancock Co., OH.² She died on 24 July 1871 at Hancock Co., OH, at age 22. She was buried in July 1871 at Williamstown Cemetery, Arlington, Hancock Co., OH, Findagrave #13629471.

     Mary Ann Bushong was born on 30 May 1854 at Hancock Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Peter Bushong and Hannah Reese.¹ Mary Ann Bushong married William Hoppe, son of Daniel Hoppe and Catherine Swartz, on 25 March 1875 at Hardin Co., OH, Five children born, five living as of 1900 census. Mary Ann Bushong lived on 13 June 1900 at Goshen Twp., Hardin Co., OH, Farming.² She died on 21 April 1921 at Kenton, Hardin Co., OH, at age 66. She was buried in April 1921 at Grove Cemetery, Kenton, Hardin Co., OH, Findagrave #110492920.
Note: Mary Ann Hoppe is listed as widowed on the 1900 census, and William Hoppe is not found on that census. Probably they were separated at the time. DLB 2019.

     Peter Bushong was born on 12 July 1768 at York Co., PA. He was the son of Johann Bushong and Elizabeth Sprinckel. Peter Bushong married Sarah Meyers on 15 October 1795 at Shenandoah Co., VA. Peter Bushong died on 22 February 1859 at Columbiana Co., OH, at age 90.

     Peter Bushong was born on 24 June 1817 at Columbiana Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Augustine Bushong and Barbara Keller.¹ Peter Bushong married Hannah Reese, daughter of Rowland Reese and Elizabeth Musser, on 17 May 1846 at Hancock Co., OH. Peter Bushong died on 3 May 1857 at Hancock Co., OH, at age 39. He was buried in May 1857 at Williamstown Cemetery, Arlington, Hancock Co., OH, Findagrave #13629469.

     Philip Bushong married Elizabeth Gray. Philip Bushong was born on 13 April 1800 at East Lampeter, Lancaster Co., PA. He was the son of Jacob Bushong and Anna Elizabeth Rutter. Philip Bushong died in 1868 at Reading, Berks Co., PA.

     Rebecca Bushong was born on 1 May 1785 at Shenandoah Co., VA. She was the daughter of John Bushong and Elisabetha Wendel. Rebecca Bushong married Adan Keister on 10 November 1806 at Shenandoah Co., VA.

     Samuel Bushong was born in 1794 at Shenandoah Co., VA. He was the son of Jacob Bushong and Eva Catherina Bossert. Samuel Bushong died before 1850 at Ohio. He was buried at Grandview Cemetery, Carrollton, Carroll Co., OH, Findagrave #22580027.
Note: Samuel Bushong married Margaret in 1818. She died Oct 15, 1840 in Jefferson Twp, Richland County, Ohio.

In 1840 Samuel Bushong murdered his wife in Richland County, Ohio and was put on trial in July 1841. He was then 67 years of age, and was found not guilty by reason of insanity and was remanded to the custody of his brother-in-law, John Windle, husband of his sister Elizabeth. Apparently they brought him back to Columbiana County, where he had lived as a young man, and they must have sheltered him, probably until his death, which occurred prior to 1850.

Samuel built a log cabin which remained until recently. He played an important role in the early history of Carrollton. He was a friend of Peter Bohart and served as a guardian for Bohart's children after Peter's death.

Samuel and Margaret Bushong had four children:

Maria b. Nov 4, 1819;
Jacob H. b. Feb 22, 1822 d. Jul 16 1862 m. Margaret Smith
Susanna Catharina b. Jan 7, 1828;
Elias S. b. Oct 13, 1824; d. Feb 5 1861; m. Mary Jane Lance

(per Findagrave.com memorial.)

     Samuel H. Bushong was born in 1828. He was the son of Henry Bushong and Catharine Brugh.

     Sarah Bushong married Charles S. Hahs.¹

     Sarah Bushong was born on 23 October 1823 at Tennessee. She was the daughter of George W. Bushong and Sarah Pyle. Sarah Bushong married Rev. James Knicely Hancher in 1845. Sarah Bushong died on 25 March 1858 at Tennessee at age 34.

     Thomas Franklin Bushong married Flora (?). Thomas Franklin Bushong was born on 4 September 1837 at VA. He was the son of Henry Bushong and Catharine Brugh. Thomas Franklin Bushong lived in 1880 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH, Census p.378C.

     Wilhelm Bushong was born on 16 December 1765 at York Co., PA. He was the son of Johann Bushong and Elizabeth Sprinckel. Wilhelm Bushong married Catharine Barthy on 20 May 1787 at Shenandoah Co., VA. Wilhelm Bushong died on 26 October 1837 at Fairfield Twp., Columbiana Co., OH, at age 71.

     Wilmer Bushong was born circa 1879 at Montgomery Co. (probably), OH. He was the son of Thomas Franklin Bushong and Flora (?)

     Anna Buskirk was born on 4 December 1874 at Twin Twp., Ross Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of James Buskirk and Sarah Catherine Bishop.¹ Anna Buskirk married Stephen Boots, son of Joseph Boots and Susan Ater, circa 1894.² Anna Buskirk lived on 19 April 1910 at Water Street, Williamsport, Pickaway Co., OH.³ She died on 3 November 1956 at age 81. She was buried in November 1956 at Spring Lawn Cemetery, Williamsport, Pickaway Co., OH, Findagrave #119372969.

     Edith Buskirk was born on 20 September 1870 at Ross Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of James Buskirk and Sarah Catherine Bishop.¹ Edith Buskirk married David Steinhauser, son of George A. Steinhauser and Rebecca Ater, on 15 October 1889 at Pickaway Co., OH. Edith Buskirk lived on 18 June 1900 at Williamsport, Pickaway Co., OH.² She lived on 2 May 1910 at Deer Creek Twp., Pickaway Co., OH, farming.³ She died in March 1935 at age 64.

     Harley Buskirk was born on 25 May 1880 at Ross Co., OH. He was the son of James Buskirk and Sarah Catherine Bishop. Harley Buskirk died on 3 June 1880 at Ross Co., OH.

     Henry Bishop Buskirk was born on 25 August 1872 at Ross Co., OH.^1,2 He was the son of James Buskirk and Sarah Catherine Bishop.¹ Henry Bishop Buskirk married Lena O. McCollister on 4 March 1902 at Pickaway Co., OH. Henry Bishop Buskirk died on 22 July 1954 at Fayette Co., OH, at age 81. He was buried in July 1954 at Pleasant Cemetery, Mt. Sterling, Madison Co., OH, Findagrave #42434269.

     James Buskirk was born circa 1843 at Ohio.¹ He was the son of Abraham Van Buskirk and Maria Harlow.² James Buskirk married Sarah Catherine Bishop, daughter of Henry R. Bishop and Maria J. Wendell, on 16 December 1869 at Ross Co. (probably), OH. James Buskirk died on 5 December 1915 at Jacksonville State Hospital, Jacksonville, Morgan Co., IL, Possibly this is the same individual as James, son of Abraham Van Buskirk.

Found at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmaga/morgan2/death2/mcd2_uv.html. He was buried in December 1915 at Quincy, Adams Co., IL, Found at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmaga/morgan2/death2/mcd2_uv.html.

     Lola Marie Buskirk was born on 20 April 1878 at Ross Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of James Buskirk and Sarah Catherine Bishop.¹ Lola Marie Buskirk died on 25 December 1909 at age 31. She was buried in December 1909 at Brown's Chapel Cemetery, Ross Co., OH.

     Ruth Elizabeth Buskirk was born on 15 December 1902 at Pickaway Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Bishop Buskirk and Lena O. McCollister. Ruth Elizabeth Buskirk married Jessie Francis Downs on 11 April 1925 at Franklin Co., OH, no children. Ruth Elizabeth Buskirk died on 13 June 2005 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, at age 102. She was buried in June 2005 at Pleasant Cemetery, Mt. Sterling, Madison Co., OH, Findagrave #14228472.

     Johann B. Buss was born on 17 May 1856 at Germany. He married Maria A. Wuebbels on 16 April 1885 at St. Cecilia Church, Bartelso, Clinton Co., IL. Johann B. Buss died on 28 December 1924 at Germantown, Clinton Co., IL, at age 68. He was buried on 31 December 1924 at St. Boniface Cemetery, Germantown, Clinton Co., IL.
Note: Buss family information per Gunn Wolters family tree genealogy prepared by Patricia Gunn, online at ancestry.com.

     Maria Theresia Helena Buss was also known as Helen T. She was born on 18 August 1906 at Germantown, Clinton Co., IL. She was the daughter of Johann B. Buss and Maria A. Wuebbels. Maria Theresia Helena Buss married Raymond Franklin Powell, son of Robert E. Lee Powell and Emma Josephine Vogt. Maria Theresia Helena Buss died on 13 December 1991 at St. Louis, MO, at age 85

Obituary -- St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis, Missouri, Sunday, 15 DEC 1991, p.43 (Newspapers.com):

POWELL, HELEN T. (nee Buss),
Fri. Dec. 13, 1991, beloved wife of the late Raymond F. Powell, dearest mother of Mary and Bill Rushing, dearl grandmother of Jay and Tracy Rushing, dear great-grandmother of Sean Rushing, our dear aunt and great-aunt.

Funeral from SCHNUR Funeral Home, 3125 Lafayette, Monday, Dec. 16 at 9 a.m. to Immaculate Conception Church, Longfellow and Lafayette, for 9:30 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, New Baden, IL. Mrs. Powell was a member of D of A Acorn Lodge #44. VISITATION SUNDAY FROM 2 UNTIL 9 P.M.

She was buried on 16 December 1991 at Resurrection Cemetery, New Baden, Clinton Co., IL.

     Ida Belle Bussabarger was born circa 1877 at Indiana.¹ She married Dudley C. Kintner.² Ida Belle Bussabarger died on 3 November 1955 at Harrison Co., Indiana.

     Dora A. Bussart was born on 27 June 1879 at Ohio. She married August W. Alten circa 1898. Dora A. Bussart died on 15 March 1968 at age 88. She was buried in March 1968 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH, Findagrave #75931026.

     Mary Forest Bussart was born on 24 December 1899. She married Charles Everett Hunter, son of Charles Hunter and Sarah Walker. Mary Forest Bussart died on 11 October 1989 at Fairfield Co., OH, at age 89.

     Donald E. Busse was born on 9 December 1915 at Urich, Henry Co., MO. He was the son of William Henry Busse and Leona Edith Windmiller.¹ Donald E. Busse married Martha Jane Krehbiel, daughter of August Robert Krehbiel and Dena Hope Ellis, after April 1940. Donald E. Busse died on 2 February 2010 at Edgewood, Kenton Co., KY, at age 94. He was buried in 2010 at Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH, Find A Grave Memorial# 124781446. Body donated to University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

     Gertrude Busse married Harvey Hartman, son of George Hartman and Amanda Price, circa 1909, Price Genealogy gives date of marriage of May, 1898, but 1900 census shows Harvey as "Single", living in the household of his parents. 1910 census shows the couple married for one year.¹

     William Henry Busse was born on 24 March 1887 at Henry Co., MO.¹ He married Leona Edith Windmiller on 31 August 1914 at Urich, Henry Co., MO. William Henry Busse died on 21 December 1959 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, at age 72.