Effie Sharp Bush, Widow of Georgia’s Last Confederate Soldier, Fitzgerald, Circa 1977

The lady in this photograph was Mrs. Effie Tinnell Sharp Bush (1887-1980), widow of Georgia’s last surviving Confederate soldier, William Joshua Bush (1845-1952). ‘Uncle Josh’ as family and close friends knew him, was afforded the honorific ‘General’ Bush in recognition of his connection to the Civil War. I haven’t been able to confirm it, but it’s likely that Mrs. Bush was also the last surviving Confederate widow in Georgia. This snapshot was made in the late 1970s during a town festival by a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, who gave me the photograph.

1 thought on “Effie Sharp Bush, Widow of Georgia’s Last Confederate Soldier, Fitzgerald, Circa 1977

  1. Sharon Rice's avatarSharon Rice

    Thank you for sharing this wonderful photo.
    Holt’s Bakery, which is still in business, obviously was in a different location back then. I believe you have had General Bush’s home on here before. (?)

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