Richard Bush I^1,2,3,4 son of John Bush and Martha was born on Jul 1, 1655 in Essex, England.^1,3,5,6

Rappahannock Co VA was formed in 1656 from Lancaster Co.

Richard immigrated in 1670 from. Essex, England to Rappannock Co, VA and was indentured for up to four years to William Roberts..^3,7

Richard Bush age 22 married Elizabeth Beby age 22 daughter of John Beby in 1677 in Rappannock Co, VA.^1,3,5

On Apr 20, 1689, Richard Bush received a land grant for of 793 acres on the south side of the Rappahannock River, on Piscataway Creek, only a few miles up stream from the holdings of William Roberts where Richard had begun life in Virginia. acres in , Essex Co, VA..⁸ of 793 acres on the south side of the Rappahannock River, on Piscataway Creek, only a few miles up stream from the holdings of William Roberts where Richard had begun life in Virginia. His wife, Elizabeth Beby, died in 1690 at 35 years of age.

Richard married Mary aft 1690.³

In 1692 Rappahannock Co VA was divided into Essex and Richmond Counties.

Richard died in Oct, 1700 in Essex Co, VA.^1,3,4,5

Elizabeth Beby³ was the daughter of John Beby (bef1620-aft1661). She and Richard Bush had the following children:

Mary³ and Richard Bush had the following children: