J. Danforth Bush

Joshua Danforth Bush
6th Lieutenant Governor of Delaware
In office
January 18, 1921 – January 20, 1925
GovernorWilliam D. Denney
Preceded byLewis E. Eliason
Succeeded byJames H. Anderson
Personal details
Born(1868-12-04)December 4, 1868
DiedDecember 4, 1926(1926-12-04) (aged 58)
PartyRepublican
ParentGeorge W. Bush

Joshua Danforth Bush (December 4, 1868 – December 4, 1926) 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. He resided in 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.

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. He also served as treasurer and secretary at various times.

References

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  2. ↑ Russell S. Pickett. "Delaware's Lieutenant Governors". state.de.us. Archived from the original on December 12, 2009. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
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  4. ↑ "Delaware Sportsman Meet" (PDF). Sporting Life. November 13, 1897. p. 22. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 15, 2010.
  5. ↑ "A Meeting Held by the Game Protective Association" (PDF). Sporting Life. November 15, 1902. p. 15. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 5, 2010.
  6. ↑ "Full text of "American agriculturist year book and almanac"". Retrieved December 12, 2014.