Joshua Danforth Bush (December 4, 1868 – December 4, 1926)[1] was an American businessman and Republican Party politician who served as the sixth Lieutenant Governor of Delaware, from January 18, 1921, to January 20, 1925, under Governor William D. Denney.[2] He resided in Wilmington, Delaware.
Joshua Danforth Bush | |
|---|---|
| 6th Lieutenant Governor of Delaware | |
| In office January 18, 1921 – January 20, 1925 | |
| Governor | William D. Denney |
| Preceded by | Lewis E. Eliason |
| Succeeded by | James H. Anderson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 4, 1868 |
| Died | December 4, 1926 (aged 58) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Parent | George W. Bush |
| Residence(s) | Wilmington, Delaware |
Bush was also a wealthy businessman, as a member of one of Delaware's more prominent families. His father, George W. Bush, had inherited the family shipping business from his own father and had expanded it to include a large business in anthracite, coal, and even yellow pine lumber. The company, George W. Bush & Sons, eventually passed the lumber business to J. Danforth Bush's firm, a partnership with Robert B. Rayner. Bush also took on a large role in his father's company. After George W. Bush died in 1900, his sons incorporated their coal and transportation business as the George W. Bush & Sons Company. J. Danforth Bush was made vice president of the company.[3]
Bush was a prominent member of the Delaware Game Protective Association, at one time serving as that organization's vice president for New Castle County.[4] He also served as treasurer[5] and secretary[6] at various times.
References edit
- ^ Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati; Smith, F. (1931). Memorials of the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati. Priv. print. [Press of Geo. H. Ellis Company]. Retrieved 2014-12-12.
- ^ Russell S. Pickett. "Delaware's Lieutenant Governors". state.de.us. Retrieved 2014-12-12.
- ^ "Full text of "History of the state of Delaware"". Retrieved 2014-12-12.
- ^ http://www.la84foundation.org/SportsLibrary/SportingLife/1897/VOL_30_NO_08/SL3008022.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ http://www.la84foundation.org/SportsLibrary/SportingLife/1902/VOL_40_NO_09/SL4009015.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "Full text of "American agriculturist year book and almanac"". Retrieved 2014-12-12.
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