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Nickname Libby Birth 30 Dec 1913 Danville, ILL 
Gender Female 1920 Census 1920 Vermillion, Danville, Illinois 1920 Louisville Kentucky Census - In the 1920 census, it had "State: Illinois, County: Vermillion, Township or other Division of County: Danville Township, Name of Incorporated Place: Danville City, Ward of City: Second - 1st District, Dated January 1920 (SD: 10, ED: 156, Sheet: 5); Street, avenue, or road: Avenue A, 306-92-100. Wm H. Bush (Head, Rents property, male, white, age: 32, Married, can read and write, POB: Kentucky, as was both of his parents. Occupation: Butcher at own shop, Employer) Tora(sic) Bush (wife, female, white, age: 31, married, can read and write, POB: Kentucky as was both his parents); Robert Bush (son, male, white, age: 7, single, attended school: yes, POB: Indiana. Both of his parents were born in Kentucky) Elizabeth Bush (daughter, female, white, age: 6, single, POB: Illinois, Both of her parents were born in Kentucky); Lucille Bush (daughter, female, white, age: 1, single, POB: Illinois, Both of her parents were born in Kentucky)."
1920 Danville, ILL Census 1930 Census 1930 Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky 1930 Louisville, KY Census - In the 1930 census, it had "State: Kentucky, County Jefferson, Township or other Division of County: Part of Magisterial District 7, Name of Incorporated Place: Louisville City, Ward of City: 8th Block number: 1641, Dated April 12, 1930 (SD: 5, ED: 56-122, Sheet: 19A); Street, avenue, or road: fourth street, 4813-257-264. William H. Bush (Head, Rents property, does not live on a farm, male, white, age: 43, Married, Age at first marriage: 22, can read and write, POB: Kentucky, as was both of his parents. Occupation: Butcher at grocery store, ) Lora Bush (wife, female, white, age: 42, married, can read and write, POB: Kentucky as was both his parents); Robert W. Bush (son, male, white, age: 18, single, attended school: yes, POB: Indiana. Both of his parents were born in Kentucky, Occupation: Clerk at Grocery store) Margaret E. Bush (daughter, female, white, age: 16, single, POB: Illinois, can read and write, Both of her parents were born in Kentucky); Hallie L Bush (daughter, female, white, age: 11, single, can read and write, POB: Illinois, Both of her parents were born in Kentucky); Ralph E. Bush (son, male, white, age: 5, single, POB: Illinois, both parents were born in Kentucky).
1930 Louisville, KY census Employment 1970 Oldham County, Crestwood, Kentucky Employed by the Oldham County School District - In 1970 Libby Neal listed her address as RR1 Box 56 and RR1 Box 166, Crestwood, Kentucky. Libby's employment with the Oldham County School System began August 28, 1970, when she was hired as a Cook and Lunchroom Worker. During her career, Libby worked at Crestwood Elementary, Oldham County Middle School and Centerfield. Libby retired from the Oldham County School District in June 1984. At the time of her retirement, Libby listed her address as 3308 W. Highway 22, Crestwood, KY 40014.
Death Records 1987 Oldham County, Crestwood, Kentucky Death Records of Margaret Elizabeth Neal - In the Kentucky Death Index she was Margaret E. NEAL; DOD 3-2-1987; age 73; white female; POD Louisville; Residence Oldham Co.; Vol. 013; Cert. # 06386 and year 87.
In the Social Security Death Index she was Elizabeth NEAL; SSN 401-70-5993; DOB 12-30-1913; State Issued Ky.; Death March 1987; Residence Zip Code 40014 (Ballardsville & Crestwood).
Her Wednesday, March 4, 1987 Courier-Journal article obituary read: "Margaret Elizabeth "Libby" NEAL, 73, of Crestwood, died Monday at Parkway Medical Center. She was the former Margaret BUSH, a native of Danville, Ill. She was a retired cafeteria worker at Centerfield Elementary School and a member of mount Tabor United Methodist Church, both in Oldham County. Survivors: a daughter, Carol BLACK of Crestwood; two sons, Marshall L. NEAL of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and J. W. NEAL of Cambellsburg; a sister, Lucille STINSON; a brother, Ralph BUSH; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral: 10 a.m. Thursday, Radcliffe Funeral Home in La Grange, with burial in Mount Tabor Cemetery. Visitation after 9 a.m. Wednesday."
Her death certificate had: Name: Margaret Elizabeth NEAL; Sex: female; Date of Death: March 2, 1987; Race: white; Age: 73; Date of Birth: Dec. 30, 1913; Place of Death: inpatient at Parkway Medical Center, Louisville, Jefferson County, Ky.; State of Birth: Illinois; widowed; SSN 401-70-5993; Occupation: cafeteria worker at elementary school; Residence: 3308 West Hwy 22, Crestwood, Oldhan County, Ky. 40014; Father: W. H. BUSH; Mother: Laura BACLEY (sic); Informant: Mrs. Carol BLACK (daughter) of 2413 West Hwy. 22, Crestwood, Ky. 40014; cause of death: cervical cancer; Date of Death: 3-2-87 10:15 p.m.; Buried in Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Crestwood, Ky. on March 5, 1987; Funeral Director: Radcliffe Funeral Home, P.O. Box 21, LaGrange, Ky. 40031.
According to the Record of Funeral from Radcliffe Funeral Home, "Name: Margaret Elizabeth Bush Neal; Residence: 3308 West Highway 22, Crestwood, Kentucky. Place of Death: Parkway Methodist Center, Louisville; Date of Death: Monday, March 2, 1987, 10:15 PM; Sex: Female; Race: White; Widowed; Husband of Deceased: James Marshall Neal (deceased); Birthplace of Deceased: Danville, Ill; Date of Birth: December 30, 1913; Age: 73 years 2 months and 2 days; Occupation: Retired Cafeteria Worker; Social Security: 401-70-5993; Place of Business: Centerfield Elementary; Doctor: Wm templeton, MD; Cause of Death: Cervical Cancer, spread to bladder; Informant: Mrs. Carol Black; Informant's Address: 2413 West Hwy 22, Crestwood, KY; Father's Name: W. H. Bush; Mother's Maiden Name: Laura Bailey; Cemetery: Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Centerfield; Funeral at: Radcliffe Funeral Home; Date: thursday, March 5, 1987; Cost: $1864. Surviving Relatives, Wife: Libby Bush Neal; Son: Marshall Lee Neal, Ft Lauderdale, Fl; son: James William (JW) Neal, Campbellsburg, KY; daughter: Mrs. Carol Black, Crestwood; Brother: Ralph Bush; Sister: Lucille Stinson, Louisville; 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; Obits will be listed in the following papers: C-J Times, Oldham Era, and Henry County Local; Clergyman: Rev James Daugters; Church: Mt Tablor UMC; Pallbearers: Donnie Harrod, Hughie Hedges, Steve Kidwell, Jerry Nauser, Larry Watkins, Richard Williams, David Watkins; Music: Mildred Guthrie; Songs: How Great Thou Art, Hallelujah, There is Something About That Name, Do Not Play Beyond The Sunset
Margaret Elizabeth's Funeral card said "In Memory of Libby Neal; Passed Away in her 74th year Monday, March 2, 1987 in Louisville, Kentucky. Services: 10 am Thursday, March 5, 1987 at Radcliffe funeral Home; Clergy: Rev. James Daughton; Interment: Mount Tabor Cemetery, Centerfield Kentucky; Casket Bearers: Donnie Harrod, State Kidwell, David Watkins, Hughie Hedges, Larry Watkins, Jerry Neuner, and Richard Williams; Arrangements by Radcliffe Funeral Home, LaGrange, Kentucky."Highway 22, Crestwood, Kentucky. Place of Death: Baptist Hospital East
Her headstone, located at Mt Tabor United Methodist Cemetery, reads M. Elizabeth "Libby" NEAL (Dec. 30, 1913 to March 2, 1987).
Obit for Margaret Elizabeth Neal Death Cerificate for Margaret Elizabeth Neal Headstone for Margaret Elizabeth Neal Died 2 Mar 1987 Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky Cause: Cervical Cancer Buried Mount Tabor United Methodist Church Cemetery Person ID I6 family tree Last Modified 11 Oct 2009 Father William H. BUSH, b. 23 Aug 1888, Elizabethtown, Kentucky , d. 16 Oct 1961, Louisville, Kentucky Mother Lora Mae Bailey, b. 21 Dec 1888, Kentucky , d. 31 Dec 1971, Louisville, Kentucky Married 15 Dec 1909 Hardin County, Kentucky Family ID F101 Group Sheet Family James Marshall Neal, b. 4 May 1894, Oldham County, Kentucky , d. 22 Jul 1985, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky Married Y [1] Children 1. Marshall Lee Neal, b. 4 Jun 1936, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky , d. 26 Mar 1998, Lauderdale Lakes, Florida 2. James William Neal 3. Edythe Carol Neal Last Modified 19 Oct 2008 Family ID F4 Group Sheet -
Notes - Ordered a birth certificate from Danville, ILL – December 3, 2008 See Original Record in its entirity in Appendix
Elizabeth lived in ILL until at least 1925 (11 years old) when her younger brother was born). When did she move? Why?
Requested information from Danville Historical society on what elementary school she would of attended – November 21, 2008
What elementary school did she attend? Any pictures?
What schools did Elizabeth attend?
What year did she graduate? School?
When did she marry James Marshall Neal?
How did they meet? (letter to JW)
After she married J.M. – where did they live?
When did they move to Oldham County? Why?
Social Security Application
In the 1955 death of her mother-in-law, Mattie Neal, she was Mrs. Elizabeth Neal
Have requested the employment records from the Oldham Co School Board
In the 1961 obituary of her father's, she was Mrs. Marshall (Elizabeth) NEAL.
In the 1972 obituary of her mother's, she was Mrs. Elizabeth NEAL, Crestwood, Ky.
In the 1980 obituary of her brother Robert's, she was Mrs. Elizabeth NEAL of Crestwood.
In the 1985 obituary of her husband's, she was "his wife, the former Libby BUSH."
TO DO:
Check tax records
Check poll records
Was there a will? Deed?
contact JW/Carol if there are pictures I can scan of J.M.N
- Ordered a birth certificate from Danville, ILL – December 3, 2008 See Original Record in its entirity in Appendix
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Sources - [S148] International Genealogical Index(R), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, (Copyright (c) 1980, 2002), downloaded 18 Oct 2008 (Reliability: 3), 18 Oct 2008.
- [S148] International Genealogical Index(R), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, (Copyright (c) 1980, 2002), downloaded 18 Oct 2008 (Reliability: 3), 18 Oct 2008.