Multnomah County OR Archives Biographies.....Bush, J. Henry September 14, 1864 - 
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     J. HENRY BUSH.  For over twenty-five years J. Henry Bush has served as a 
deputy county clerk, and as chief deputy for the past fifteen years, his long 
period of service standing in unmistakable evidence of his ability and his 
faithfulness in the discharge of duty. Mr. Bush was born at Havana, Mason 
county, Illinois, on the 14th of September, 1864, and is a son of John and 
Elizabeth (Dierks) Bush, farming folk, and both now deceased.

     J. Henry Bush received a public school education and remained on the home 
farm until twenty-two years of age, when he went to work as a clerk in a 
general store in Havana, following that line for three years.  In September, 
1890, he came to Portland, Oregon, was with the street railway company for 
twelve years and on July 7, 1902, was appointed a deputy county clerk, in 
which capacity he served until 1913, when he received a deserved promotion in 
being made chief deputy county clerk. His is a responsible position, but he is 
systematic in his methods and the office functions smoothly and efficiently 
under his supervision.

     In February, 1902, Mr. Bush was united in marriage to Miss Anna Larson, 
who died in February, 1922, and in May, 1925, he was married to Miss Ellen 
Howell, of Portland. He is a member of Portland Lodge, No. 55, A. F. & A. M.; 
Portland Chapter, No. 3, R. A. M.; Oregon Commandery, No. 1, K. T.; Al Kader 
Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S.; and Prospect Camp, No. 140, W. 0. W. The republican 
party receives his support and he is never found wanting in the advancement of 
measures for the betterment of the community. Kindly and courteous in manner 
and cordial and friendly in his social relations, he has a host of loyal 
friends throughout the community and is highly regarded by all who know him. 

Additional Comments:
History of the Columbia River Valley From The Dalles to the Sea, Vol. II, Page 
803

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