John Bush

Biography

John Bush was an African provincial soldier with the Massachusetts militia who fought on the side of Britain during the French and Indian Wars in North America. He is known for his carving of powder horns of the time. One of his 1756 horns has been part of a travelling exhibition throughout Canada and US. The quality of his carving and use of calligraphy has been called "superb". Bush's carving style and decorative embellishments were used in the Lake George School during the French and Indian War.

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