BIO: Christian BUSH, Huntingdon County, PA

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Commemorative Biographical Encyclopedia of the Juniata Valley: 
Comprising the Counties of Huntingdon, Mifflin, Juniata and Perry, 
Pennsylvania, Containing Sketches of Prominent and Representative 
Citizens and Many of the Early Settlers.  Chambersburg, Pa.: J. M. 
Runk & Co., 1897, pages 301-302.
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  CHRISTIAN BUSH, farmer, Juniata township, post-office, Huntingdon, 
Pa., was born on his father's farm about two miles from where he now 
lives, August 5, 1862. He is a son of August and Catharine Bush. His 
mother's family name was Rudolph. Mr. Bush's parents are Germans by 
birth. They had the following children: Valentine, who married Harriet 
Garner, of Juniata township, and is a farmer of Juniata township; 
William, who married Ada Yocum, of Walker township, and resides in 
Juniata township; Silas, who is married, and is mentioned elsewhere in 
this book; John, who married Jennie Shenefelt, and lives in Juniata 
township; Lizzie and Jennie, twins; two who died when infants; Mary, 
who married John Heffner, a farmer of Juniata township; and Rudolph, 
who is at home.
  Christian Bush was educated in the common schools of Juniata 
township. He began his active life as a day laborer on the farm, and 
has made farming his life business. He is a director of the Home Mutual 
Fire Insurance Company, and also holds another important office in that 
company. Mr. Bush is a Republican and always works hard for the success 
of his party. He was married in 1882 to Sadie Ridenour. Mr. and Mrs. 
Bush have three children: Ralph Luther; Elsie Blanche; and Gladys 
Mabel. As a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal church he is 
bringing his children up in that organization.