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Note: 1860 Census - Sumter, Sumter Co, SC; p.184; Mary (37), William (17), James (14), Jane (12), Jacob (8), John (6); living adjacent to Henry Wideman. 1870 Census - 15th Dist (Jackson PO), Madison Co, TN; p.314; W H (28), J A (23), J (17), Mary (27). These are four children; location of mother Mary in census is unknown. 1880 Census - City of Jackson, Madison Co, TN; p.344b; Mary W (58, SC-SC-SC), Sarah W (32, dau-in-law, PA-England-VA), Jacob W (7, grandson), Jno T (6, grandson), Jas B (3, grandson) + 3 boarders. Adjacent entry is Mary Kenshaw (44) and family. Sarah Rush is the widow of William H Rush and was originally a Kenshaw. All three sons became railroad engineers. Riverside Cemetery; Madison Co, TN To the Memory of Mrs. MARY A. RUSH, Died Mar. 16, 1897, Aged 74 Years. Obituary -- THE JACKSON DAILY SUN, Mar. 16, 1897: DIED. MRS. MARY A. RUSH. This community was shocked this morning to learn learn that Mrs. Mary A. Rush had died suddenly at her home on Deaderick avenue. The call came without hardly a moment's warning. Despite her 74 years, Mrs. Rush was an early riser and as has long been her custom rose this morning about six o'clock. She had not completed her toilet before the summon came. It is presumed that she died instantly. She bad been in splendid health a short time previous and attended the Leegue services at Hays Avenue church last night. Deceased was born in Edgefield District, South Carolina, in 1821. Her maiden name was Wideman. In 1838 she was married to Mr. Johns D. Rush. Six children was the result of the union. two of whom, Mrs. L. J. Wagner and Mr. James A. Rush, survive her. In 1856, she was left a widow and in 1870 moved to Jackson. She has been a faithful member of Hays Avenue church during her residence here, and lived a consecrated, Christian life. Mrs. Rush. was noted for her chattily and her willingness, even eagerness to help the afflicted and distressed. Besides the two children living, she leaves a number of grandchildren and innumerable friends who loved her and who will mourn and miss her. The funeral services will be held at hays Avenue church tomorrow at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. W. A. Freeman, assisted by Revs. B. A. Hays and ____ [smudged]
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