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Gus Rush 1921–2010 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: April 21, 1921

Birth Location: Porterville, Kemper, Mississippi, United States

Death Date: April 5, 2010

Death Location: Preston, Kemper County, Mississippi, United States of America

Father: Matthew Davenport

Mother: Mary Rush

Spouse(s): Devern Jackson

Children(s): Marjorie RUSH

The story of Gus Rush began in 1921 in Porterville, Kemper, Mississippi, United States. In 1930, Gus Rush resided in Beat 2, Kemper, Mississippi. In 1935, Gus Rush resided in Chicago, IL. Gus Rush married Devern Jackson, and had children including Carmen Rush, Deborah Rush, Gerald Rush, Marjorie Rush, Suzette Devern Rush. Gus Rush passed away in 2010 in Preston, Kemper County, Mississippi, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Gus Rush began in 1921 in Porterville, Kemper, Mississippi, United States.
  • In 1930, Gus Rush resided in Beat 2, Kemper, Mississippi.
  • In 1935, Gus Rush resided in Chicago, IL.
  • Gus Rush married Devern Jackson, and had children including Carmen Rush, Deborah Rush, Gerald Rush, Marjorie Rush, Suzette Devern Rush.
  • Gus Rush passed away in 2010 in Preston, Kemper County, Mississippi, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Gus Rush's Ancestors

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Gus Rush
1921–2010
Birth Place: Porterville, Kemper, Mississippi, United States
Parents
Matthew Lawrence Davenport
1876–1965
Porterville, Kemper, Mississippi, USA
Mary Rush
1890–1977
Porterville, Kemper, Mississippi, United States
Grandparents
William (Benjamin) Davenport
1842–1923
Marengo, Alabama
Louisa (M) Boyd
1851–1885
Sumter County, Alabama, USA
James (Calvin) Rush
1866–1942
Dekalb, Kemper, Mississippi, USA
Emma Ball
1860–1961
Kemper County, Mississippi, USA
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Davenport
1813–1893
Jane Pare'
1816–1900
Matthew BOYD
1809–1877
Elizabeth Key
1812–1857
William RUSH
1847–1916
Julia Key
1848–1907
Henry Poole
1841–1910
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Davenport
1742–1823
Jane Hart
1774–1849
Robert Pare
1780–
John Boyd
1776–1854
Jennett Dial
1781–1844
James Key
1788–1848
Rebecca Grizzle
1790–1858
Wiley Poole
1810–1901
Mary Freeman
1816–1901

Gus Rush's Descendants

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Gus Rush (April 21, 1921–April 5, 2010) m. Devern Jackson (7 April 1922–28 August 2019)
  1. 1. Marjorie RUSH 1944–2008

Gus Rush's Timeline

5 Records

1921
April 21, 1921
Birth of Gus Rush in Porterville, Kemper, Mississippi, United States
Porterville, Kemper, Mississippi, United States
1930
1930
Age 9
Gus Rush resided here in Beat 2, Kemper, Mississippi
Beat 2, Kemper, Mississippi
1935
1935-1993
Age 14
Gus Rush resided here in Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
1993
1993
Age 72
Gus Rush resided here in Bristol, IN
Bristol, IN
2010
April 5, 2010
Age 89
Death of Gus Rush in Bristol, Elkhart, Indiana
Bristol, Elkhart, Indiana

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: April 21, 1921
    Event Place: Porterville, Kemper, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [3] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Mississippi, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 109
    [4] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 348-20-6513; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 2, Kemper, Mississippi; Roll: 1152; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 7; Image: 167.0.
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 2010; Roll: 11
    [9] Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Series Number: 89-204; Year: 1990 Aug; Certificate Range: 028226 - 030285
    [10] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Clarion-Ledger; Publication Date: 16 Apr 2010; Publication Place: Jackson, Mississippi, United States of America; ,0.47063112,0.6493535,0.524630

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Beat 2, Kemper, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 2, Kemper, Mississippi; Roll: 1152; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 7; Image: 167.0.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935-1993
    Event Place: Chicago, IL
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1993
    Event Place: Bristol, IN
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bristol, Ind.
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Clarion-Ledger; Publication Date: 16 Apr 2010; Publication Place: Jackson, Mississippi, United States of America; ,0.47063112,0.6493535,0.524630

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Porterville, Kemper, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Mississippi, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 109

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: April 5, 2010
    Event Place: Bristol, Elkhart, Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 348-20-6513; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 2010; Roll: 11
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Clarion-Ledger; Publication Date: 16 Apr 2010; Publication Place: Jackson, Mississippi, United States of America; ,0.47063112,0.6493535,0.524630

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Preston, Kemper County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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