Prescott Bush
This article includes a list of references, related reading or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations. Please improve this article by introducing more precise citations. (August 2014) Prescott Bush United States Senator from Connecticut In office November 5, 1952 – January 2, 1963 Preceded by William A. Purtell Succeeded by Abraham A. Ribicoff Personal details Born Prescott Sheldon Bush (1895-05-15)May 15, 1895 Columbus, Ohio, U.S. Died October 8, 1972(1972-10-08) (aged 77) New York City, New York, U.S. Nationality American Political party Republican Spouse(s) Dorothy Walker Bush Children Prescott S. Bush, Jr. George H.W. Bush Nancy Walker Bush Ellis Jonathan Bush William H.T. Bush Alma mater Yale University Religion Episcopal Signature Military service Allegiance United States of America Service/branch United States Army Unit American Expeditionary Forces Battles/wars World War I Prescott Sheldon Bush (May 15, 1895 – October 8, 1972) was an American banker and politician. He was a Wall Street executive banker and a United States Senator, representing Connecticut from 1952 until January 1963. He was the father of George H. W. Bush (41st President of the United States) and the grandfather of George W. Bush (43rd President of the United States) and Jeb Bush (43rd Governor of Florida).