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Nellie T. Bush
Arizona politician, riverboat pilot, airline pilot, activist (1888–1963) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Nellie Trent Bush (November 29, 1888 – October 27, 1963) was an Arizona state legislator and justice of the peace. In her career, she was first a teacher, then a ferry-boat pilot and street car conductor. She was a business woman, airplane pilot, coroner, school principal, and a leader in Arizona women's clubs. Nellie rose to national fame in 1934 for piloting the National Guard across the Colorado River in her boats, in a political protest over the construction of the Parker Dam.
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In office 1934–1935 | |
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In office 1920–1933 | |
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Born | Nellie Trent (1888-11-29)November 29, 1888 Cedar County, Missouri |
Died | October 27, 1963(1963-10-27) (aged 74) Arizona |
Political party | Democratic Party |
Spouse | Joe Bush |
Children | One |
Parent(s) | William and Mary Smith Trent |
Residence | Parker, Arizona |
Alma mater | University of Arizona |
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