Filander Bush (abt. 1875 - 1899)

Born about 1875 in Michigan, United States

Died 10 Oct 1899 at about age 24 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan, United States

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Biography

Filander Bush is a part of US Black heritage.

Filander was born about 1875. He was the son of Arthur Bush and Adaline Unknown. He passed away in 1899.

Filander Bush, born in 1874 in Michigan, was a young African American male who passed away at the age of 25 on October 10, 1899, in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan. The son of Arthur and Adaline Bush, Filander's early life was captured in the 1880 United States Federal Census when he was about 5 years old, living in Burt, Cheboygan, Michigan.

Growing up during a significant period in American history, Filander's life as a young black male in post-Civil War America would have been influenced by the social and economic changes of the era. His family's residence in Michigan, a state that saw many African Americans seeking new beginnings after the war, suggests a context of hope and transition.

Filander's journey from Burt to Ann Arbor, where he passed away, indicates a move within Michigan, possibly in search of educational or work opportunities, as Ann Arbor was known for its educational institutions and growing industries during this period.

Though his life was relatively short, Filander Bush's story is part of the larger narrative of African American history in the late 19th century - a story of movement, change, and the quest for a better life in the years following the Civil War.

Sources

• U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current:

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/177523224/philander-bush

1880 United States Federal Census: https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/31135957:6742

Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952: https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/1939491:60872