Prescott Bush Sr.^1,2 son of Richard Bush and Mary Jane Prescott was born in 1758 in the area of SC that would become Edgefield Co in 1769.³

In 1769, the 96th District was one of the new districts formed in South Carolina to replace the Anglican parishes.

He became a Captain in the American Army during the Revolution.

Prescott married Susannah Hinds daughter of John Hinds and wife JnHinds bef 1785 in Edgefield Co, 96th Dist, SC.^1,4,5

On Mar 5, 1785 in Edgefield Co, 96th Dist, SC, Prescott Bush and Susannah Hinds bought and conveyed this land to daughter Susannah on May 15 1771 before her marriage. Original grantee: John Hinds.⁶

Edgefield Co SC was one of the seven counties formed within the Ninety-Sixth District in 1785.

Prescott Bush (Prescut) was in the tax list in 1787 in Edgefield Co, 96th Dist, SC on Edgefield Co: Prescut Bush.

Prescott Bush was the Head of Household in the census in 1790 in Edgefield Co, 96th Dist, SC. Prescot Bush: males 1>16 (Prescott bef 1774), 2<16 (Richard Hardy, John), females 3 (Susannah, Celia, Phoebie); 0 slaves.⁷

On Mar 16, 1799 in Edgefield Co, 96th Dist, SC, William Holston sold William Cates a 4 yr old Negro boy named Shade. On Edgefield Co.. Witnesse(s): Prescott Bush.⁶

On Jul 27, 1799 in Edgefield Co 96th Dist SC, Bibby Bush sold John Walker 256 acres on Bog Branch of Edisto River acres. (now Edgefield Co 96th Dist SC). Adjacent property owners: Prescott Bush..⁸

Edgefield Co Ninety-Sixth District SC was renamed as Edgefield District in 1800.

On Jan 18, 1800 in Edgefield Dist, SC, Bibby Bush sold Isaac Bush 342 acres on Mine Creek of Saluda River... Witnesses: Prescott Bush. Original grantee: Isaac Bush.⁸

On Jan 18, 1800 Bibby Bush sold Isaac Bush 342 acres on Bog Branch of Edisto River. In Edgefield Dist, SC.. Witness: Prescott Bush.⁸

On Jan 25, 1800 in Edgefield Dist, SC, Isaac Bush sold Bibby Bush 500 acres on the head branches of South Edisto River.. , William Bush. Witnesses: Prescott Bush.⁸

Prescott Bush was the Head of Household in the census in 1800 in Edgefield Dist, SC. Prescot Bush : males 3<10 (John, Silas, William Harrison) , 1 10-16 (John), 1 26-45 (Prescott Sr, 1755-1774), females 2 < 10(Phoebie, Celia) , 1 26-45 (Susannah), 1 slave.⁹

Barnwell Dist SC was formed in 1798 from part of the Orangeburg District to be effective in 1800.

Prescott Bush was the Head of Household in the census in 1810 in Edgefield Dist, SC. in the household of Prescoat Bush. Prescott males 3<10 (Prescott Jr, Mason Hines, ?), 2 10-15 (William Harrison), 1 16-25 (Silas), 1>45(Prescott Sr, bef 1765) ; females 2<10(Millie, ?), 1 10-15(?) , 1 16-25 (Celia or Phoebie). There are several younger children in the census who are unknown. Why is Susannah not listed?^10,11

Prescott Bush was the Head of Household in the census in 1820 in Barnwell Dist, SC. Prescott Bush: males 2 10-16(Mason Hinds, Prescott Jr, 1 18-26 (William Harrison), 1 > 45(Prescott Sr), females 1 <10(Vicie), 1 10-16 (Millie), 1 >45(Susannah).¹²

Stewart Co GA was formed in Dec 23, 1830 from Randolph Co.

Prescott Bush was the Head of Household in the census in 1830 in Barnwell Dist, SC. Prescott Bush Sr, p 25/140: Prescott Bush Sr: males 1 20-29, 1 60-69 (1761-1870); females 2 10-14, 1 60-69; 1 slave. Living next to Prescott Bush Jr.

Between 1830 and 1840 he emigrated from Edgefield Dist, SC to Stewart Co GA.

Prescott Bush was the Head of Household in the census in 1840 in Stewart Co, GA. Prescott Bush: males 1 <5, 2 5-9, 1 10-14- 1 15-19, 1 40-49, 1 70-79(Prescott Sr, 1761-1771); females 1<5, 1 10-14, 1 20-29, 1 70-79 (Susannah); slaves 2. In 1840 he was one of the six Revolutionary War Pensioners living in Stewart Co GA.¹³

Prescott lived in 1841 Stewart Co in Stewart Co, GA. Prescott Bush gave his age as 81.

On Jul 6, 1842, His Will left his entire estate to his wife, Susan Hines Bush. Will Book A #31, Testator, Prescott Bush Sr. Legatees w.Susannah Bush Charles W. Butler, Executors: sons Silas Bush and Macon H. Bush. Witnesses: Rowland Moore, Aquilla Fielder, Hyram P. Bush.

Prescott died on Jun 23, 1846 in Stewart Co, GA.^3,14,15

The will of Prescott Bush dec'd was probated on Jul 6, 1846.. Heirs: wife Susannah Hinds.¹⁶

Prescott was buried in Popular Springs Church Cemetery, Webster Co, GA. Find A Grave Memorial # is 23168092. He was the first pastor of Poplar Springs Primitive Baptist Church.This church and his home were in that part of Stewart County cut off in 1856 to form Webster Co GA.^1,3,16

Susannah Hinds^1,14,17 was the daughter of John Hinds (1735?-1823) and wife JnHinds ( - ). She and Prescott Bush had the following children: