Boschong Subscribers, We are waiting for a few more obits to come from the Wood County Ohio Library concerning Bushongs from Hancock County, Ohio who lived and died in Wood County, we thought that we would post the obit for Andrew Bushon and fill in a few blanks. His obit states he was married twice but we know that he was married three times. We have posted quite a bit about Andrew Bushon of Hancock County, Ohio. Check the BOSCHONG Archives for April 2009 and March 2011 for more information. Always thought it strange that he spelled his name without a G. --------------------------- ANDREW BUSHON Born: 3 April 1819, Columbiana County, Ohio Died: 22 April 1902, Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio Buried: 25 April 1902, Maple Grove Cemetery, Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio Married Three times M/1: SARAH WESLEY Marriage Date: Unknown Born: About 1819 Died: 19 July 1884, Hancock County, Ohio, Age about 64 years Burial: 19 July 1884, Maple Grove Cemetery, Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio ----------------- M/2: MRS. ELIZABETH J. (MORFOTT/MORFOOT) GRAHAM (Widow) Marriage Date: 11 June 1885, Columbiana County, Ohio Born: About 1829, possibly Columbiana County, Ohio Died: 6 March 1886, Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio Burial: New Lisbon, Columbiana County, Ohio with first husband MARRIAGE RETURNS OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY OHIO Returned 12 April 1850 The State of Ohio. Columbiana County: I certify that on the 26th day of March 1850 Mr. Albert G. Graham and Miss Elizabeth J. Morfott were by me legally joined in marriage. Cabet Hawley, Justice of the Peace, Seal 1860 Federal Census: Ohio New Lisbon, Columbiana County Enumerated June 18, 1860 Page 70 Lines 5-9 HH 524/577 A G Graham 35 OH - physician Elisabeth Graham 31 OH Frank Graham 10 OH Albert Graham 7 OH I P Jones 24 NJ - various (occupations) --------------- M/3: MRS. JACINTHA PIERCE (Widow) Marriage Date: 28 December 1886, Williams County, Ohio Born: 27 March 1838, Williams County, Ohio Died: 23 March 1916, Bryan, Williams County, Ohio, Aged 77 years 11 months 23 days Burial: 27 March 1916, Floral Cemetery, Williams County, Ohio Jacintha J. Yates was first married on 31 December 1857, Williams County, Ohio to George H. Pierce. --------------------------- The Weekly Jeffersonian Findlay, Ohio Thursday, 24 April 1902 Page 1 ANDREW BUSHON Between six and seven Tuesday morning, Andrew Bushon, who has been sick for a long time, peacefully breathed his last at his home, 203 East Main Cross Street, aged 83 years and 19 days. Mr. Bushon was a pioneer of Hancock County, having resided in this city for nearly fifty years. He was born in Columbiana County and came here forty seven years ago. During a long and busy life, he was engaged in mercantile and manufacturing and became one of the best known men in this county, but of late years was little seen in public places. His widow, his second wife, and one son survive him. The funeral will be held from his late residence at two o'clock Friday afternoon. Rev. Havighorst is officiating. --------------------------------- The Morning Republican Findlay, Ohio Saturday, 26 April 1902 Page 3 ANDREW BUSHON'S FUNERAL The funeral of Andrew Bushon, held from his late residence on Main Cross Street, Friday afternoon, was well attended by friends and relatives. Floral offerings were sent by numerous friends and organizations, among them the W.C.T.U. and the executive board of the Home and Hospital. The music was exceptionally grand and the remarks by the Rev. Havighorst were especially appropriate. He took for his text the words of Job: "I would not live always." He spoke of Mr. Bushon's life as having been complete and finished as well as exemplary. The following relatives from a distance were in attendance: Daniel Bushon, a nephew of Mr. Bushon of Columbiana; John Yates and Mrs. J. H. Sherwood, brother and sister, James Randall and daughter, Mrs. Will H. Altaffer of West Unity; Mrs. Faucolt R. Stillman of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Mrs. Clara Poucher of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Mrs. Clara Harring, Mrs. Alex Anderson and Miss Helen Anderson of Toledo and George P. McClellan of Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Bushon's son was not able to be present. --------------------------------- Researched and Submitted by Gloria Bushong