Elijah Brush

1772–1813 (age 41)

Military Officer

Photograph of Elijah Brush

About Elijah Brush

Elijah Brush (1772–1813) lived to age 41. They were a military officer. Born in Bennington, they died in Detroit. They are buried at Elmwood Cemetery in Michigan.

Also buried at Elmwood Cemetery

William Webb Ferguson
1857–1910 (age 53)
Elmwood Cemetery
First African-American man elected to the Michigan House of Representatives.
Thomas W. Palmer
1830–1913 (age 83)
Elmwood Cemetery
U.S. Senator from 1883 to 1889.
David Stuart
1816–1868 (age 52)
Elmwood Cemetery
U.S. Congressman from 1853 to 1855.
Fred Smith
1949–1994 (age 45)
Elmwood Cemetery
Guitarist best known for his work with the rock band MC5.
Margaret Mather
1859–1898 (age 39)
Elmwood Cemetery
Victorian actress.
Bela Hubbard
1814–1896 (age 82)
Elmwood Cemetery
Geologist and surveyor.

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