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James Monroe Rush

25 Oct 1855 – 13 Aug 1931

Birth	25 Oct 1855
Death	13 Aug 1931
Cemetery	Corydon Cemetery Corydon , Wayne County , Iowa , USA
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James was born near Edwardsville, Madison Co, Illinois. He is the son of George Rush and Mary Ann Estes. Husband of Sarah Eunice Carter, married on 29 March 1876. No further information on this marriage to date. Husband of Estella Hanks Rush, they were married 3 November 1878 in Wayne Co, Iowa. He is the father of 9 children: 1. Ella Mae Rush Neal 2. Bertha Jane Rush Hardy 3. George Alva Rush 4. James Helva Rush 5. Ukn named daughter Rush-lvd 1 day 6. William Clarence "Wid" Rush 7. Lucile Rush Ross 8. Lora Malcom Rush 9. Isaac George "IG" Rush Husband of Mrs Julia Troster, married 12 March 1931 in Corydon, Wayne Co Iowa. OBIT #1: From the Times-Republican and the Wayne Co. Democrat, IA 8/20/1931 JAMES RUSH DIES SUDDENLY AT HOME. "James M. Rush, a well known resident of Corydon, passed away in his home in the NE part of town early Thursday morning Aug 13. Mr. Rush was as well as usual when he retired Wednesday night and his death from a heart attack came silently. His wife discovered his dying condition, after midnight and summoned aid, but to no avail. The funeral services were held from the Baptist church Friday afternoon Aug. 14. The Rev J. E. Holland, pastor of the church had charge of the service. Mrs. Bertha Wright, Miss Ina Sallman, BF Fry and Julius Nelson with Mrs. Chester Hogue at the piano sang several appropriate numbers. The pall bearers were the four sons, Alva, Harve, Lora and IG and 2 grandsons, Harry Nell and Claud Rush. Burial was at the Corydon Cemetery beside the mother of his children." Relatives from a distance here for the services were: Mr. and Mrs. Alva Rush, Mr. and Mrs. Claud Rush and daughter of St. Joseph, MO; Mr. and Mrs. L W Ross and children and Harvey Rush of Fort Des Moines; Mr and Mrs. Lora Rush and children of Commerce, IA; Mr. and Mrs. C M Nell and children of Humeston; and Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Rush of Fort Madison. W C Rush, a son of Kimball, South Dakota was not able to be here for the last rites. OBIT#2: "James M. Rush was born in Madison Co, Illinois, 25 October 1855 and departed this life in his house at Corydon, 13 August 1931. When about one year old, he came with his parents to Wayne Co, Iowa and the family settled in Benton Twp, where he grew to manhood. In 1874 he was united in marriage with Stella Hanks. To this marriage eight children were born, seven of whom survive. His wife died 11 March 1921 and on 12 March 1931, he married Mrs. Julia Troster, whom he had known early in life. Mr. Rush lived on a farm north of Corydon until 1910, when he moved to town. Here for 22 years he lived and worked, loved and respected by the entire community. For sixteen years he held the position of street commissioner for the city. At the age of sixteen years, he was converted and united with the Peoria Baptist Church, northeast of town and continued faithful until called to rest. He leaves to mourn their loss, his wife, Mrs. Julia Troster Rush, seven children namely: Mrs. Ella Nells of Humeston, Alva Rush, St Joseph MO, Harvey Rush of Des Moines, WC Rush of Kimball, SD, Mrs. Lucile Ross, and Lora Rush of Des Moines, and IG Rush of Corydon. One Daughter, Mrs. Bertha Hardy, preceded him in death. He is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: F P Rush, Pearl D. Rush, Mrs. Laura Sallman, and Mrs. Emma Muse. One brother William Rush and two sisters Mrs. Florence Niday and Mrs. Nancy Sheets, have preceded him in death. 37 grandchildren and 9 greatgrandchildren survive him. Mr. Rush lived an industrious and upright life and his loss will be keenly felt by the community in which he had resided for so many years."

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