Sophia D. Busch (1838-1905)

Source: Joyce (Hansen) George

Mrs. Busch, widow of John Busch, who died Feb. 12, died Monday morning of last week at her home north of Mineola, from rheumatism of the heart. She was 66 years of age. She was born in Germany in 1830, came to America in 1876. She was married to John Busch in 1876, a son and a daughter surviving. The funeral was held Wednesday morning from the residence, conducted by Rev. E. A. Kurtz of Mineola. Burial was made in the Plumer settlement cemetery, where her husband was so recently buried.