ID:	7	Reunion Information?:False
Author:	Scott Bushnell
Date Entered:	7/26/2007
News Item Title::	2001 News Letter
News Item Text::	Previous Page Bushnell Genealogy Newsletter 2001 issue {Use your Browser's Back Button to go to Site Main Page) In Memory Of: Howard Francis Bushnell #5511........1914-2000 Paul Stanley Bushnell Jr. #5053........1929-2000 DeNage M. (Bushnell) Walker.........1947-2000 Willie Fremont Bushnell #0027........1925-2000 Agnes Grahl Nielsen Bushnell m. #5154.......1925-2001 John Bushnell Baker #5290.1...........1917-2001 BUSHNELL NEWS Greetings Bushnells, We want to thank all who sent donations and information. THANK-YOU!! If you are new to the world of computers, please e-mail us your new address. Keep sending us information! We love the recipes! The history has been wonderful! Please send more to share! ---Darren & Susan Troub, AZ - Troub7@aol.com For those who missed the last issue, the Bushnell newsletter is now on-line!! http://bushnell.homestead.com. Please visit often an d email Bob Bushnell a special thank-you for setting up this website!! The cost of the Bushnell 2000 newsletter was over $700. We have received $260 sofar to do this issue and will be working to keep costs at or below this figures. Please send us your E-mail address to help us keep costs down! (Our biggest expense is the postage for "snail-mail".) Genealogist needed!! If you have done extended research on the Bushnell family, please contact us! We have several bushnell lines that we have yet to join together. Having a reunion? We would love to hear about individual family reunions! For ALL branches of the Bushnells, we will be having a big reunion in the year 2007. the Bushnell 2007 reunion will be at or near Bushnell Park, CT. Please send us reunion ideas and known places to tour and collect history & records. Do you know any Bushnell family that is not listed in our directory? Please help us locate all Bushnells! We want the2007 reunion to be the biggest ever!! We encourage all Bushnells to obtain for their genealogy collection the 1945 Bushnell Genealogy Book by George E. Bushnell. Many branches of Bushnells who came to America are listed! It dates back to the 1400's! The big book can be purchased through: Higginson Book Company 148 Washington Street, P.O. Box 778 Salem,Massachusetts 01970; (978)745-7170; higginsn@cove.com Cemetery News From Frank Horton,NC, Bushbar@aol.com My screen name, BushBar, is taken from my Bushnell lineage, ie Bush from Bushnell and Bar from Barber. These two families met in VT after the Rev. War, when James #350 moved to Pownal-Bennington area. James and his son Moses #773 are buried in the Bushnell-Barney cemetery between Bennington and Pownal. Harvey #1577 and Moses Eugene #2789 are buried in Rose Hill cemetery in Chariton-Linn county area of MO and Bertha and Franklin M., my father and grandmother are buried in Rose Hill cemetery in Hope, AR. (James Bushnell is Rev. War and War of 1812 veteran and my father, Franklin M. is WW II veteran and I'm a Viet Nam Veteran. I keep hoping I can find out something about Harvey in the War Between The States but can find nothing. If anyone knows anything about Harvey in that conflict please advise. Thanks, Frank Horton, NC) BUSHNELL HISTORY From Asa (Ace) Bushnell #5459, AZ "In your account of "Notable Bushnells," I was pleased to note the review of my father's (#4636) major accomplishments. However, I was surprised to find no mention of his grandfather, the first Asa S. Bushnell (#1993), who served as a two-term governor of Ohio in the late 1890s -- and also made his mark in a number of other areas. I will send you a column I once wrote about the governor for the Tucson Citizen..." From the Tucson Citizen - Editorial Page - February 17, 1983: Setting Springfield's stage for 'The American Dream' -By Asa Bushnell, Citizen Chief Editorial Writer Almost a century ago, my paternal great-grandfather - the original Asa Bushnell for whom I am named - rose to the presidency of a leading mower and reaper manufacturing company in Springfield, Ohio. I know what you're thinking: What an insignificant way to open a column in February 1983. And I would agree, except for Newsweek magazine's 50th anniversary issue, just released. Entitled "The American Dream," the magnificently researched, written and edited 160-page issue is devoted entirely to the true-grit saga of five different families whose triumphs, failures and comebacks have stamped the city of Springfield as archetypical of the dream. Appropriately, Newsweek focuses on the past 50 years, with an extensive section on each of the five decades. In a brief historical prelude, the magazine mentions that "the Whiteleys, the Warders, the Bushnells and the Fooses challenged Chicago for primacy as farm-equipment makers in the world" and Asa Bushnell's mansion on High Street now is a funeral home. But it doesn't mention that the mansion once housed a popular two-term governor of Ohio - as well as a dynamic community mover and shaker for an earlier 50-year period. I suggest that if it weren't for pre-eminent pioneer manufacturers like my great- grandfather - and perhaps especially him - Springfield might not have been the setting for Newsweek's remarkable literary/pictorial endeavor. Asa Bushnell had only a "meager education" going for him when he migrated from Cincinnati to Springfield in 1851 at age 17. He had no friends, money or influence. He found an already thriving community of 5,000 (vs. 73,000 today), where he took a job as a dry-goods salesman for $60. - per year! But great-grandpa apparently possessed plenty of business savvy. He progressed to bookkeeper of two manufacturing firms, then invested in a drug store with his future father-in-law and, by 1867, returned to one of the manufacturing firms as a junior partner. During the Civil War, Captain Bushnell recruited and commanded with distinction a company in the 152nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry. And back home, farm machines were coming into their own. Men were at war, so the revolutionary equipment worked for them. My great-grandfather recognized the importance of the transition. He became the driving force behind Warder, Brokaw & Child, later renamed Warder, Bushnell & Glessner Co. A self-made industrialist, he elevated it to one of the nation's top farm- equipment manufacturers while serving as president - to the level at which International Harvester subsequently acquired it. Asa Bushnell also was identified with other business enterprises: president of the First National Bank of Springfield, president of Republic Printing Co. and head of innumerable lesser local concerns. Ever ready to help Springfield and its people, he invested in "street railroads" in what many skeptics deemed as an experimental proposition. The project bogged down, so he bought the balance of the stock himself and the trolleys began to roll. In 1889, my great-grandfather organized the Springfield Gas Co., built a pipeline and brought in natural gas. He contributed $10,000 - quite a donation in those days - to secure the nationally admired Ohio Masonic Home for Springfield. Chosen presiding officer of the unsalaried Springfield city council, he obtained a badly needed police patrol wagon - by having it built, providing a pair of fine horses to run it and paying the driver out of his own pocket. Obviously ubiquitous, he moved on to state politics - to the chairmanship of the Ohio Republican executive committee. And he "always contributed handsomely ... Bushnell's checks floated in like white-winged angels, just at the right time." My great-grandfather twice helped William McKinley to the governorship, then saw himself drafted to succeed McKinley in 1896. He proved quite progressive. Taxes on corporations led to the abolishment of direct properly taxes for state purposes. Through his urging, laws were passed to limit hours and improve working conditions for minors and women. He insisted on 4-foot-wide dry strips for bicycles on newly sprinkled streets. He substituted the "more humane" electric chair for the hangman's noose. As a favor to President McKinley, the 40th governor somewhat reluctantly appointed Mark Hanna - the "kingmaker" behind McKinley - to the U.S. Senate. And Ohio became the first state to put a regiment in the field in the Spanish-American War. Considerable wealth failed to change Asa Bushnell's style. He remained close to the people, a friend to everyone, a man of great charity. One particular comment about him from an old newspaper clipping impressed me, and I wish it had induced Newsweek to give him more ink: "...it was no uncommon thing to see a ragged newsboy sitting at the table at the Chittendon hotel with the governor and Mrs. Bushnell. Nor was it uncommon to see a newsboy occupying a box at the theater with the gubernatorial couple." (Coming up in the next issue, we will hear from Asa about his life in the limelight of his father and great-grandfather.) ----------------------------------------- Let us share your Bushnell history! Write or e-mail us: Troub7@aol.com Darren & Susan Troub, 3818 N. 78th Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85033-3602 HUMOR: Oh what a tangled web we weave, when we first marry and conceive. Bushnell Towns submitted by Keith Bushnell #5436, MI. Bushnell, Florida: In the genealogy book under John William Bushnell #2733. It says that he was a Civil Engineer who located the branch of the Seaboard Airline R.R. that passes through Bushnell, Fla., which was named after him. Bushnell, Illinois: There is a Bushnell Public Library in Bushnell, Ill. Its E-mail address is plibrary@bushnell.net. It also has a web site http://www.bushnell.lib.il.us.library/ The web page is by Jerry Smith jandd@bushnell.net The librarian was not familiar with the reason for the name. She looked in the history books and came up with two names: Isaac Newton Bushnell #3312 The Genealogy book lists Isaac as a farmer in Dysart, Iowa and doesn't appear to have any relationship to Bushnell Ill. William Isaac Bushnell #4658 The Genealogy book lists William as a railroad official from Gilman Ill. and was probably who the town was named after. A Bushnell was also shown in the Genealogy book as residing in Bushnell. Ill. Francis Edwin Bushnell #4332 and shown as a shipping clerk. A Family Yarn B Herm Bushnell #5427, MI Harvey Orlando #3325, or H.O. as he was sometimes called, was a brother to my grandfather, Lucius Edward Bushnell #3332. H.O. was a peddler/broker who had been married about four times. His wives would leave him because he wasn't very nice to them. He would go off on his sales rounds and not leave any food in the house for them to get by on. He would also drop in on other family members for a spell of freeloading. When he came to my grandparents for a stay at their farm near Fowlerville, MI, he would tell my dad, Claudius #4607, and his brothers, to park the wagon and un-hitch the horses. Then he would go in the house to sit and read while his nieces cooked for him. He never did do a lick to help out with work. They were not always glad to see him. On one occasion, when grandma happened to be away, old "H.O." arrived and started his routine. Grandpa already had his hands full with nine children, and preferred to have his brother to hit the road. Not wanting to lack hospitality, he needed a plan. Using some reedy plants which grew near the creek, he cut pieces, removed the pithy core, and made whistles for each of the children. Then he instructed them that they should "practice" in the house where his brother H.O. had parked himself. It wasn't long before old H.O. hitched up his wagon and left. When he was gone, Grandpa told his children that they had "practiced" enough and he collected all the whistles. I heard this story first from my Uncle Elno #4610, and most recently from my cousin Edward Parker #4604, who is 89 years old. Humor: It's tough being a teenager. Half the adults are telling you to find yourself and the other half are telling you to get lost. "Couple Of The Year" We would like to Honor Christopher & Donna Tomlinson For hosting the on-line list for all Bushnells who want to ask & share information at: bushnell-L@rootsweb.com Congratulations to Dr. William R. Bushnell of MN, recipient of the E. C. Stakman Award! Professor Bushnell has achieved international recognition as a "scientist's scientist" for his innovative and intellectually stimulating research on the physiological, molecular and biochemical processes of biotrophic fungal pathogens and the plant defenses that restrict their development. He has been sought out by, and collaborated and published with scientists from many countries including Australia, Canada, China, Germany, Israel, Japan, and the United Kingdom.... Read more about Bill's accomplishments on-line at Bushnell.homestead.com FAMILY RECIPIES Shamazetti submitted by Judy Mears, OH 2 lbs. ground beef, browned and drained 1 pkg large noodles, cooked according to pkg. directions. 1 large onion, diced and cooked with gr. beef In a roaster pan put 3 cans of tomato soup and 2 cans of water cube 1 lb. of Velveta cheese add gr. beef/onions and cooked noodles Mushrooms may be added if desired Bake in slow oven 300 degrees for 1 1/2 to 2 hrs. stirring every so often. (be careful of steam when opening up the roaster!) (Received from Susan's grandmother Mary Bushnell Baker #5290 (old family recipie!) Hope all enjoy. We use this in bigger family gatherings. Can serve 20 if they take small servings....) We like it so much we take bigger servings! HUMOR Ancestors The Smiths were proud of their family tradition. Their ancestors had come to America on the Mayflower. They had included Senators and Wall Street wizards. They decided to compile a family history, a legacy for their children and grandchildren. They hired a fine author. Only one problem arose -- how to handle that great-uncle George, who was executed in the electric chair. The author said he could handle the story tactfully. The book appeared. It said "Great-uncle George occupied a chair of applied electronics at an important government institution, was attached to his position by the strongest of ties, and his death came as a great shock." We are exploring a numbering system to continue George E Bushnell's work. Since some ancestors would need numbers, it would be confusing to continue the numbering system that George E Bushnell has in his 1945 book. The numbering system that we think might work is to take your last known ancestor's number and add to it. For example, my dad's number is 3928 and I am his 2nd child, so my number would be 3928.2 and my first born child would have the number 3928.2.1. If we don't know the order of children born, we will use the digit "0". Please let us hear from you about this idea. Thanks, Susan - Troub7@aol.com "Just as a tree without roots is dead, a people without history or culture also becomes a dead people" - Malcolm X (1925-1965) Send or update your E-mail address to us at Bushnell.homestead.com. Watch for updates!! In the wake of the terrorists attack, we hope all are well... Take care and God Bless!