Edgar Bush was born in
Washington County, Indiana. Bush moved with his parents to
Salem, Indiana and went to the public schools. In 1895, Bush graduated from
Indiana University. He was a high school principal for the North Anderson Township High School in
Anderson, Indiana. Bush was involved in the bonding business. He joined the
Republican Party and in 1916 he was elected to the office of the Lieutenant Governor of Indiana. He served in this position between 8 January 1917 and 10 January 1921 when his term ended. In this function he was the deputy of Governor
James P. Goodrich and he presided over the
Indiana Senate. Between 14 January 1929 and 9 January 1933 he held the same offices again under Governor
Harry G. Leslie. Edgar Bush died on July 21, 1949, in
New Albany, Indiana. ==References==