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James "Jim" Rush parents Elmer James "Speed" Rush and Hester Lucille Stringer
Elmer James "Speed" Rush born 2 Jan 1914 Rupert, Idaho. He married Hester Lucille Stringer 11 Mar 1935 in Gooding, Idaho. Hester was born 15 Aug 1914 Alexandria, Idaho and died 24 Sep 2001 Boise, Ada, Idaho.
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Elmer died 20 May 2001 Eagle, Ada, Idaho. Elmer’s obituary: Elmer James "Speed" Rush was born January 2, 1914 to J. L. and Myrtle Sangwin Rush at their homestead farm near Rupert, ID. He attended Pioneer Grade School and graduated from Rupert High School in 1931. He entered college in 1932 and worked on the Sam Simis ranch for his board and room. He played on the college basketball team. In 1934 he attended the Southern Branch of the University of Idaho in Pocatello, taking Civil Engineering courses. In 1935 he married Lucille Stringer from Glenns Ferry, a girl he had met in Gooding. They helped his parents on their farm for a year and then returned to Gooding College where they both graduated in 1937. He earned his degree in education. Subsequently, in 1963 he earned a Masters of Physical Science Degree from the University of Idaho. His first teaching job was as science and math teacher and coach in the Challis High School where he made lifelong friends. Over a period of 40 years, he taught, coached and administered schools in Paul, Shoshone, Hazelton, Acequia, Burley, Minidoka County, Boise and Jordan Valley. Through the years he farmed in the Roston-Jackson Cassia County area, where he and Lucille raised their four children. In 1968 he sold the farm and moved to Boise where he taught at Capital High School. In 1970 he decided to retire but was asked to go to Jordan Valley, Oregon where he spent four years as teacher and superintendent. In 1977 he really retired from teaching and he and Lucille moved to their farm near Middleton, where she taught in the high school and he farmed. In 1987 they moved to McCall. As a volunteer, he taught geometry in the alternative school. He was a member of the Rupert Methodist Church and the Paul Masonic Lodge. Hobbies included reading, traveling, playing chess. He loved being with family and friends. At age 70 his son introduced him to rafting rivers. For the next 12 years he enjoyed Idaho white water. He also floated the Colorado River. Survivors include his wife Lucille, brother Kirk Rush and wife ImoGene, sister Pearl Light, children Marjorie Collins and husband Ken, Jim Rush and wife Mary Lou, Anne Rush, Mary Preuit and husband Clay, eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. His sister Ruby Wheeler preceded him in death. The family appreciates the kindness and respect shown to Elmer by neighbors, St. Alphonsus doctors and staff and Valley View Rehab Center. He did not want a funeral, so a gathering and potluck dinner will be held at the home of Jim and Mary Lou Rush, 176 Maki Lane, near Lake Fork, south of McCall, on June 10, at 2:00 p.m. Friends and family are invited. A short memorial service will be observed. Because Speed and Lucille have always been dedicated to education, an E. J. and Lucille Rush scholarship fund has been established. In lieu of flowers or gifts, send your scholarship contribution to Jim Rush, P.O. Box 608, Lakefork, ID 8363 Children of Elmer and Hester: Anne Rush James "Jim" Rush Marjorie Rush Mary Rush
James Lycirgus "Jim" Rush was born 2 Jul 1876 in Missouri and died 17 Oct 1960 Idaho. In 1910, Jim was a farmer in Rupert, Lincoln Co, Idaho. He married 29 May 1911 in Twin Falls, Twin Falls, Idaho to Clara Myrtle Sangwin. James registered for the World War I draft on 12 Sep 1918 in Rupert, Minidoka Co, Idaho. He was a farmer with blue eyes and light hair. Clara
was born 26 Jul 1884 Nebraska & died 25 Jan 1962 Idaho. Clara was the daughter of
Children: Elmer James Rush (1914-2001) Ruby Rosetta Rush (1916-1975) Kirk K Rush (1919-) Pearl Rush (1921-)
Jim Rush paternal g-grandparents Joel Stacy Rush and Rosetta Caroline Duncan Joel Stacy Rush was born 4 Mar 1849 Iowa and married 26 Aug 1875 to Rosetta Caroline "Callie" Duncan. Rosetta was born 30 Oct 1859 Richwoods, Miller, Missouri and died 3 Apr 1949 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah. She was the daughter of Isaac Duncan born 1 Feb 1824 Washington Co, Tennessee and he died 20 Feb 1902 in Berryville, Carroll, Arkansas. Rosetta's mother was Frances K Pennington was born 13 Jan 1832 in Jackson Co, TN and died Mar 1909 in Berryville, Carroll, Arkansas. Joel died Aug 1891 Arkansas. Children of Joel and Callie Rush: James Lycirgus Rush (1876-1960) Cosby Creed Rush (1879-1947) Clara Frances Rush (1881-1967) Elsie Alice Rush (1883-1966) Grover Monroe Rush (1885-1949) James Monroe Rush (1885-) William F Rush (1887-1950) Emma Louettie " Rush (1889-1962) Martha Effie Rush
Jim Rush paternal gg-grandparents John Rush and Marietta Lanning
John Rush born 28 Jul 1804 in Amwell, Washington, Pennsylvania and died Jan 1879 in Berryville, Carroll, Arkansas. He married 1st) to Marietta “Rhetta” Lanning Jan 1830 in Ohio. Marietta was born 1809 in Pennsylvania and she died 1851 Ottumwa, Iowa. John was a farmer in the 1850 Wapello Co, Iowa census and in the 1860 Prairie, Schuyler, Missouri census. John married 2nd) Emma Lou Etta Whitsoe abt 1850 in Wapello Co, Iowa. Emma born about 1827 of Iowa and died about 1854 in Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa, John married 3rd) to Louanna May Stone about 1854 in Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa. She was born about 1815 in Blakesburg, Putnam, Indiana and died about 1865 in Centerville, Appanoose, Iowa. Children of John and Marietta Rush: Dorinda A Rush b 1832 Ripley, Brown, Illinois James A Rush b 3 Aug 1834 Illinois Edmond Rush b 1836 Ripley, Brown, Illinois Harvey C Rush b 1838 Ripley, Brown, Illinois William Rush b 1842 Illinois Nancy Rush b 1844 Ripley, Brown, Illinois Jack Rush b1847 Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa Rachel Rush b 1849 Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa Joel Stacy Rush b 4 Mar 1849 Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa Jim Rush paternal ggg-grandparents Nathaniel Rush and Marietta Lanning
Nathaniel Rush was born 25 Sep 1777 in Bedford, Somerset, Pennsylvania and he died 20 Dec 1820 in Saltlick, Perry, Ohio. He married Rachel Skinner 8 Jan 1799 in Bedford, Somerset, Pennsylvania.
Children of Nathaniel and Rachel: John Rush (1804-1879) Lydia Matilda Rush (1818-1904)
Jim Rush paternal gggg-grandparents John Rush and Mary Raybold
John Rush born about 1735 in Byberry, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and died 5 Oct 1820 in Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania. On 16 Apr 1772 was his marriage to Mary Raybold in the Christ Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mary was born about 1745 in Bedford, Somerset, Pennsylvania.
Jim Rush paternal ggggg-grandparents William Rush and Elizabeth Lewis
William Rush born 26 Feb 1703 in Byberry, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and died 1768 in Turkeyfoot, Somerset, Pennsylvania. He married Elizabeth Lewis about 1786 in Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania. Elizabeth was born 7 May 1706 in Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia and she died about 1768 in Berkeley, James, Virginia.
Jim Rush paternal gggggg-grandparents John Rush and Sarah Carver
John Rush married Sarah Carver 28 Apr 1707 in Abington, Montgomery, Pennsylvania. John was born about 1682 in Byberry, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and died 28 Apr 1707 in Abington, Montgomery, Pennsylvania. Sarah was born 20 Oct 1690 in Byberry, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Jim Rush paternal ggggggg-grandparents John and Aurelia Rush
John Rush born 1 Mar 1660 in Hornton, Oxfordshire, England and died May 1690 in Byberry, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He married Aurelia born about 1656 in Guilsborough, Northamptonshire, England and she died 27 Dec 1683 in Byberry, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Jim Rush paternal gggggggg-grandparents Captain John Rush
Captain John Rush born 20 May 1623 in Boreham, Essex, England and died 9 May 1699 in Byberry, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. John married Susanna Lucas born 29 Jan 1627 in Guilsborough, Northamptonshire, England and she died 5 Jul 1707 in Byberry, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Captain John Rush who was a soldier in Cromwells Army later became a Quaker. In 1683 Captain Rush, his wife, Susanna Lucas, several children and grandchildren emigrated to America with William Penn and settled at Byberry near Philadelphia. He and his whole family came on the ship "Welcome." John’s will: [1]
John Rush of New York in America, Hatter, and by God's grace shall return thither again. Will 13 May 1743; proved 1 June 1743. To my wife, now at New York, all my wearing Apparell and Utensils and Stock in Trade that is now in my possession in London, except the hatboxes, they to be sold and the money to be sent her with £10 value in copper halfpence. To Edward Daniel of Redmaid Lane, County Middlesex, Cooper, £20. Rest to my son John and daughter Sarah when 21. Executor: said Edward Daniel. Witnesses: Ann Way, James Burn, John Perry. Boycott, 208.
Benjamin Rush, the signer of the Declaration of Independence is connected to the family in the following:[2]
“Rachel Rush, the eldest daughter of Thomas and Rachel Rush, was born at Byberry, in Philadelphia county, Pa., May 7, 1741. Her grandfather, John Rush, commanded a troop of horse in the army of Oliver Cromwell, and on the restoration of the monarchy, emigrated to Philadelphia in 1683. He had been personally known to the Protector. She was a sister of the celebrated Dr. Benjamin Rush, the signer of the Declaration of Independence. Rachel received an excellent education, and was a woman of refined taste and manners.' She married young in life, about 1761, Angus Boyce, a prominent merchant of Philadelphia. lie died a few years later, leaving one child, Sialcolin.”
[1] English Origins of
American Colonists, English Origins of American Colonists [2] Some Pennsylvania Women During The War Of The Revolution. Matrons Of The Revolution, Rachel Rush (Boyce) Montgomery |
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