BIO: Dr. Franklin A. BUSHEY, Franklin County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Abby Bowman Copyright 2004. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/franklin/ _______________________________________________ Pennsylvania A History - Biographical. George P. Donehoo, Editor-in-Chief. Chicago/New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Co., Inc., 1928. _______________________________________________ Pages 73-74 DR. FRANKLIN A. BUSHEY – Throughout his long period of service as a physician in Franklin County, Dr. Franklin A. Bushey, of Greencastle, Pennsylvania, won the love and esteem of the hundreds who had benefited by his ministrations and occupied a prominent place as a citizen and business man. He was born in Antrim Township, in the old stone mansion house on the General Johnston farm, October 3, 1840, son of Michael and Frances (Hornberber) Bushey. As a young man he studied medicine in the University of Maryland, offered his services in that connection as surgeon for the duration of the Civil War, and practiced general medicine in Franklin County from 1865 until his death, June 16, 1921. His early association was with Dr. Adam Carl and his son, Dr. George D. Carl. For a brief interval Dr. Bushey was busy with a responsible position in Washington, District of Columbia, in the Internal Revenue Bureau. Most of his mature life, however, was devoted to the welfare of his community. He enlisted as a private in the Union Army at the outbreak of the Civil War, and later became assistant surgeon of the 4th Pennsylvania Cavalry. He continued in service after the conclusion of the war, in charge of a large Government hospital in Missouri. He was always one of the most active members of the Grand Army of the Republic, a charter member of Corporal Rihl Post, and devoted to projects which would benefit veterans. For many years he was head of the Pension Examining Board for the district. He was an active organizer of the Citizens’ National Bank, and from its inception a member of its board of directors. His later years in so far as professional services were concerned, were largely devoted to consultation work. His chief hobby, and one so earnestly and intelligently pursued as to leave the community his debtor, was the gathering and preserving of historical data, souvenirs, and traditions of Franklin County. A graceful and fluent writer, he contributed delightful columns on local historical subjects to the local paper. His office was filled with cabinets containing relics of the Civil War, Indians, and local history, gathered by his patient research. His knowledge of the effect of the Civil War on the vicinity of Greencastle was encyclopedic, and he could instantly recall the service record, rank, company, and regiment of every Civil War veteran there. Franklin A. Bushey married, December 27, 1865, Mary Ellen Carl, daughter of Dr. Adam Carl, and she died some years ago. Two daughters survive their parents: Mrs. Elsie C. Grimes, of Greencastle; and Mrs. Bertha Bierly, of Thurmont, Maryland. A learned and humane physician of the old school, to be relied on always in time of need, a cultured and Christian gentleman, Dr. Bushey was of the finest type of produced by this country. His personal characteristics were remarkable, for he retained the appearance and vigor of youth almost to the end of his days. His presence was handsome, his figure tall, slender and erect, and his manner gracious. His interesting conversation made him a social favorite; and his knowledge of local conditions, his good judgment, and his clearheaded common sense recommended him to all as a business advisor.