Margaret Bush Wilson was born in St. Louis, Missouri.
Margaret Bush Wilson was born on January 30, 1919, in St. Louis, Missouri. Her birth marked the beginning of a life dedicated to law and civil rights activism. Wilson was the daughter of Jesse H. Bush, a visionary real estate broker known for his activism, and Margaret Smith Bush, an accomplished educator. This formative environment laid the foundation for Wilson's future as a legal pioneer and civil rights leader.