Husband to Frances Ball, son of John R. Bushong and Annie Meyer Bushong.
Dr. Bushong Dies
A prominent citizen of New Holland succumbs to grip.
A Graduate of Jefferson Medical College -- An Odd Fellows pin once saved his life.
Dr. Israel Bushong died at his residence in New Holland, on Wednesday, in his 58th years, after an illness of ten weeks. He was attacked with the grip and a complication of diseases followed which resulted in his death. he was critically ill the past few weeks, and his death was not unexpected. Deceased was the son of John Bushong, a prominent farmer living near Heller's church. He learned the molding trade, and worked at it for some time in distant cities. While in New Orleans the yellow fever was epidemic, and he was attacked with it and dropped over unconscious in the shop. It was thought he was dead, and his body was about to be taken to the morgue, when his fellow workmen believing that there was life in him objected and said they would care for him. In opening his clothes there was found in his vest an Odd Fellow's pin. His fellow workmen were members of the same order, and they felt a greater interest in him. They finally succeeded in restoring him to consciousness, and in a short time he entirely recovered. He attributed the saving of his life to the exertion of his brother Odd Fellows. After his recovery he returned to the North and decided to study medicine. He became a student of Dr. John L. Atlee and attended Jefferson Medical College. He graduated from that institution and began the practice of medicine in Mifflin County. He gave up his practice there to enter the army as a regimental surgeon. while in the army his regiment participated in the Second Battle of Bull Run. Subsequently he was transferred to the Navy, and was present at the Naval Battle at Port Royal. After the war he decided to enter the Navy, and was appointed Surgeon of the United States steamer Augusta. He tired of this service and returned to this county. He opened an office at Bareville, and after practicing a year there removed to New Holland and continued in active practice up to his final illness. His wife was Miss Frances A. Ball, and she and their children survive; Miss Augusta M., a teacher in the public schools of this city; William B., foreman of the Clarion Printing Office, New Holland; Misses Helen, Frederick and Jeanette at home. Miss Augusta was born on the vessel on which her father was Surgeon, and she was named Augusta in honor of that boat. Dr. Bushong was prominent in society circles. He was a member of Lancaster Lodge No 43, of Masons, Chapter 243, Lancaster Commandery Knights Templar and Goodwin Council, New Holland Lodge of Odd Fellows, Ridgely Encampment of which he was a charter member, Admiral Reynolds Post No. 405 G. A. R., and the Lancaster City and County Medical Society. he took an active interest in all the organizations to which he belonged, and was a progressive, enterprising citizen. He had many friends in this city and county, who will regret to hear of his death.
The Lancaster Intelligencer (Pennsylvania)
Thursday, 24 March 1892
Page 1
The son of John R. & Anna E. (Myers) Bushong, in 1850 he was living with his family in East Lampeter Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. After returning from New Orleans (see the accompanying obituary), he graduated from Jefferson Medical College and practiced in Mifflin County, but in 1860 was a doctor residing in a hotel in Lancaster. He married Frances (Florence also reported) Ann Ball and fathered Augusta "Gussie" (b. 11/21/62), John W. (b. abt 1866, d. 1877), William B. (b. abt. 1868), Bertha B. (b. 02/26/70 - married Jean George Bachmann), Helen Margaret (b. abt 1872), Ruth (b. abt 1874, d. 1877), Hayes (b. abt 1875, d. 1877), Frederic (b. 08/27/79), and Jeanette B. (b. 07/12/81 - married Milton H. Diffenbaugh). He stood 5' 11" tall and had gray eyes, but his hair color was not reported until after he had turned gray.
A Civil War veteran, he enlisted and mustered into federal service at Washington DC August 1, 1862, as assistant surgeon for the 48th Pennsylvania Infantry. While on duty at Fortress Monroe, Virginia, he contracted a case of dysentery that would remain with him the rest of his life and resigned his commission, discharging near Sharpsburg, Maryland, on September 29, 1862. Despite his infirmity, he enlisted with the U.S. Navy October 26, 1862, and subsequently served as assistant surgeon aboard the Dale, Augusta, Valparaiso, and Houghton. He honorably discharged April 3, 1865.
In 1870 and 1880, he lived with his family in New Holland, Lancaster County, but was a member of Lancaster's Reynolds Post No. 405, G.A.R.
Dr. Bushong Dies
A prominent citizen of New Holland succumbs to grip.
A Graduate of Jefferson Medical College -- An Odd Fellows pin once saved his life.
Dr. Israel Bushong died at his residence in New Holland, on Wednesday, in his 58th years, after an illness of ten weeks. He was attacked with the grip and a complication of diseases followed which resulted in his death. he was critically ill the past few weeks, and his death was not unexpected. Deceased was the son of John Bushong, a prominent farmer living near Heller's church. He learned the molding trade, and worked at it for some time in distant cities. While in New Orleans the yellow fever was epidemic, and he was attacked with it and dropped over unconscious in the shop. It was thought he was dead, and his body was about to be taken to the morgue, when his fellow workmen believing that there was life in him objected and said they would care for him. In opening his clothes there was found in his vest an Odd Fellow's pin. His fellow workmen were members of the same order, and they felt a greater interest in him. They finally succeeded in restoring him to consciousness, and in a short time he entirely recovered. He attributed the saving of his life to the exertion of his brother Odd Fellows. After his recovery he returned to the North and decided to study medicine. He became a student of Dr. John L. Atlee and attended Jefferson Medical College. He graduated from that institution and began the practice of medicine in Mifflin County. He gave up his practice there to enter the army as a regimental surgeon. while in the army his regiment participated in the Second Battle of Bull Run. Subsequently he was transferred to the Navy, and was present at the Naval Battle at Port Royal. After the war he decided to enter the Navy, and was appointed Surgeon of the United States steamer Augusta. He tired of this service and returned to this county. He opened an office at Bareville, and after practicing a year there removed to New Holland and continued in active practice up to his final illness. His wife was Miss Frances A. Ball, and she and their children survive; Miss Augusta M., a teacher in the public schools of this city; William B., foreman of the Clarion Printing Office, New Holland; Misses Helen, Frederick and Jeanette at home. Miss Augusta was born on the vessel on which her father was Surgeon, and she was named Augusta in honor of that boat. Dr. Bushong was prominent in society circles. He was a member of Lancaster Lodge No 43, of Masons, Chapter 243, Lancaster Commandery Knights Templar and Goodwin Council, New Holland Lodge of Odd Fellows, Ridgely Encampment of which he was a charter member, Admiral Reynolds Post No. 405 G. A. R., and the Lancaster City and County Medical Society. he took an active interest in all the organizations to which he belonged, and was a progressive, enterprising citizen. He had many friends in this city and county, who will regret to hear of his death.
The Lancaster Intelligencer (Pennsylvania)
Thursday, 24 March 1892
Page 1
The son of John R. & Anna E. (Myers) Bushong, in 1850 he was living with his family in East Lampeter Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. After returning from New Orleans (see the accompanying obituary), he graduated from Jefferson Medical College and practiced in Mifflin County, but in 1860 was a doctor residing in a hotel in Lancaster. He married Frances (Florence also reported) Ann Ball and fathered Augusta "Gussie" (b. 11/21/62), John W. (b. abt 1866, d. 1877), William B. (b. abt. 1868), Bertha B. (b. 02/26/70 - married Jean George Bachmann), Helen Margaret (b. abt 1872), Ruth (b. abt 1874, d. 1877), Hayes (b. abt 1875, d. 1877), Frederic (b. 08/27/79), and Jeanette B. (b. 07/12/81 - married Milton H. Diffenbaugh). He stood 5' 11" tall and had gray eyes, but his hair color was not reported until after he had turned gray.
A Civil War veteran, he enlisted and mustered into federal service at Washington DC August 1, 1862, as assistant surgeon for the 48th Pennsylvania Infantry. While on duty at Fortress Monroe, Virginia, he contracted a case of dysentery that would remain with him the rest of his life and resigned his commission, discharging near Sharpsburg, Maryland, on September 29, 1862. Despite his infirmity, he enlisted with the U.S. Navy October 26, 1862, and subsequently served as assistant surgeon aboard the Dale, Augusta, Valparaiso, and Houghton. He honorably discharged April 3, 1865.
In 1870 and 1880, he lived with his family in New Holland, Lancaster County, but was a member of Lancaster's Reynolds Post No. 405, G.A.R.
Husband to Frances Ball, son of John R. Bushong and Annie Meyer Bushong.
Dr. Bushong Dies
A prominent citizen of New Holland succumbs to grip.
A Graduate of Jefferson Medical College -- An Odd Fellows pin once saved his life.
Dr. Israel Bushong died at his residence in New Holland, on Wednesday, in his 58th years, after an illness of ten weeks. He was attacked with the grip and a complication of diseases followed which resulted in his death. he was critically ill the past few weeks, and his death was not unexpected. Deceased was the son of John Bushong, a prominent farmer living near Heller's church. He learned the molding trade, and worked at it for some time in distant cities. While in New Orleans the yellow fever was epidemic, and he was attacked with it and dropped over unconscious in the shop. It was thought he was dead, and his body was about to be taken to the morgue, when his fellow workmen believing that there was life in him objected and said they would care for him. In opening his clothes there was found in his vest an Odd Fellow's pin. His fellow workmen were members of the same order, and they felt a greater interest in him. They finally succeeded in restoring him to consciousness, and in a short time he entirely recovered. He attributed the saving of his life to the exertion of his brother Odd Fellows. After his recovery he returned to the North and decided to study medicine. He became a student of Dr. John L. Atlee and attended Jefferson Medical College. He graduated from that institution and began the practice of medicine in Mifflin County. He gave up his practice there to enter the army as a regimental surgeon. while in the army his regiment participated in the Second Battle of Bull Run. Subsequently he was transferred to the Navy, and was present at the Naval Battle at Port Royal. After the war he decided to enter the Navy, and was appointed Surgeon of the United States steamer Augusta. He tired of this service and returned to this county. He opened an office at Bareville, and after practicing a year there removed to New Holland and continued in active practice up to his final illness. His wife was Miss Frances A. Ball, and she and their children survive; Miss Augusta M., a teacher in the public schools of this city; William B., foreman of the Clarion Printing Office, New Holland; Misses Helen, Frederick and Jeanette at home. Miss Augusta was born on the vessel on which her father was Surgeon, and she was named Augusta in honor of that boat. Dr. Bushong was prominent in society circles. He was a member of Lancaster Lodge No 43, of Masons, Chapter 243, Lancaster Commandery Knights Templar and Goodwin Council, New Holland Lodge of Odd Fellows, Ridgely Encampment of which he was a charter member, Admiral Reynolds Post No. 405 G. A. R., and the Lancaster City and County Medical Society. he took an active interest in all the organizations to which he belonged, and was a progressive, enterprising citizen. He had many friends in this city and county, who will regret to hear of his death.
The Lancaster Intelligencer (Pennsylvania)
Thursday, 24 March 1892
Page 1
The son of John R. & Anna E. (Myers) Bushong, in 1850 he was living with his family in East Lampeter Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. After returning from New Orleans (see the accompanying obituary), he graduated from Jefferson Medical College and practiced in Mifflin County, but in 1860 was a doctor residing in a hotel in Lancaster. He married Frances (Florence also reported) Ann Ball and fathered Augusta "Gussie" (b. 11/21/62), John W. (b. abt 1866, d. 1877), William B. (b. abt. 1868), Bertha B. (b. 02/26/70 - married Jean George Bachmann), Helen Margaret (b. abt 1872), Ruth (b. abt 1874, d. 1877), Hayes (b. abt 1875, d. 1877), Frederic (b. 08/27/79), and Jeanette B. (b. 07/12/81 - married Milton H. Diffenbaugh). He stood 5' 11" tall and had gray eyes, but his hair color was not reported until after he had turned gray.
A Civil War veteran, he enlisted and mustered into federal service at Washington DC August 1, 1862, as assistant surgeon for the 48th Pennsylvania Infantry. While on duty at Fortress Monroe, Virginia, he contracted a case of dysentery that would remain with him the rest of his life and resigned his commission, discharging near Sharpsburg, Maryland, on September 29, 1862. Despite his infirmity, he enlisted with the U.S. Navy October 26, 1862, and subsequently served as assistant surgeon aboard the Dale, Augusta, Valparaiso, and Houghton. He honorably discharged April 3, 1865.
In 1870 and 1880, he lived with his family in New Holland, Lancaster County, but was a member of Lancaster's Reynolds Post No. 405, G.A.R.
Dr. Bushong Dies
A prominent citizen of New Holland succumbs to grip.
A Graduate of Jefferson Medical College -- An Odd Fellows pin once saved his life.
Dr. Israel Bushong died at his residence in New Holland, on Wednesday, in his 58th years, after an illness of ten weeks. He was attacked with the grip and a complication of diseases followed which resulted in his death. he was critically ill the past few weeks, and his death was not unexpected. Deceased was the son of John Bushong, a prominent farmer living near Heller's church. He learned the molding trade, and worked at it for some time in distant cities. While in New Orleans the yellow fever was epidemic, and he was attacked with it and dropped over unconscious in the shop. It was thought he was dead, and his body was about to be taken to the morgue, when his fellow workmen believing that there was life in him objected and said they would care for him. In opening his clothes there was found in his vest an Odd Fellow's pin. His fellow workmen were members of the same order, and they felt a greater interest in him. They finally succeeded in restoring him to consciousness, and in a short time he entirely recovered. He attributed the saving of his life to the exertion of his brother Odd Fellows. After his recovery he returned to the North and decided to study medicine. He became a student of Dr. John L. Atlee and attended Jefferson Medical College. He graduated from that institution and began the practice of medicine in Mifflin County. He gave up his practice there to enter the army as a regimental surgeon. while in the army his regiment participated in the Second Battle of Bull Run. Subsequently he was transferred to the Navy, and was present at the Naval Battle at Port Royal. After the war he decided to enter the Navy, and was appointed Surgeon of the United States steamer Augusta. He tired of this service and returned to this county. He opened an office at Bareville, and after practicing a year there removed to New Holland and continued in active practice up to his final illness. His wife was Miss Frances A. Ball, and she and their children survive; Miss Augusta M., a teacher in the public schools of this city; William B., foreman of the Clarion Printing Office, New Holland; Misses Helen, Frederick and Jeanette at home. Miss Augusta was born on the vessel on which her father was Surgeon, and she was named Augusta in honor of that boat. Dr. Bushong was prominent in society circles. He was a member of Lancaster Lodge No 43, of Masons, Chapter 243, Lancaster Commandery Knights Templar and Goodwin Council, New Holland Lodge of Odd Fellows, Ridgely Encampment of which he was a charter member, Admiral Reynolds Post No. 405 G. A. R., and the Lancaster City and County Medical Society. he took an active interest in all the organizations to which he belonged, and was a progressive, enterprising citizen. He had many friends in this city and county, who will regret to hear of his death.
The Lancaster Intelligencer (Pennsylvania)
Thursday, 24 March 1892
Page 1
The son of John R. & Anna E. (Myers) Bushong, in 1850 he was living with his family in East Lampeter Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. After returning from New Orleans (see the accompanying obituary), he graduated from Jefferson Medical College and practiced in Mifflin County, but in 1860 was a doctor residing in a hotel in Lancaster. He married Frances (Florence also reported) Ann Ball and fathered Augusta "Gussie" (b. 11/21/62), John W. (b. abt 1866, d. 1877), William B. (b. abt. 1868), Bertha B. (b. 02/26/70 - married Jean George Bachmann), Helen Margaret (b. abt 1872), Ruth (b. abt 1874, d. 1877), Hayes (b. abt 1875, d. 1877), Frederic (b. 08/27/79), and Jeanette B. (b. 07/12/81 - married Milton H. Diffenbaugh). He stood 5' 11" tall and had gray eyes, but his hair color was not reported until after he had turned gray.
A Civil War veteran, he enlisted and mustered into federal service at Washington DC August 1, 1862, as assistant surgeon for the 48th Pennsylvania Infantry. While on duty at Fortress Monroe, Virginia, he contracted a case of dysentery that would remain with him the rest of his life and resigned his commission, discharging near Sharpsburg, Maryland, on September 29, 1862. Despite his infirmity, he enlisted with the U.S. Navy October 26, 1862, and subsequently served as assistant surgeon aboard the Dale, Augusta, Valparaiso, and Houghton. He honorably discharged April 3, 1865.
In 1870 and 1880, he lived with his family in New Holland, Lancaster County, but was a member of Lancaster's Reynolds Post No. 405, G.A.R.
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