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Hester Rush 1742–1825 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1742

Birth Location: Philadelphia, , Pennsylvania Colony, America

Death Date: 24 Dec 1825

Death Location: Charleston, South Carolina, USA

Father: John Rush

Mother: Wilmoth Camp

Spouse(s): Henry Sr.

Children(s): Henry Jr, Margaret Alexander

In 1742, Hester Rush entered the world in Philadelphia, , Pennsylvania Colony, America, born to John Rush And Wilmoth Camp. In 1800, Hester Rush resided in York District, South Carolina. In 1810, Hester Rush resided in York, South Carolina, USA. Hester Rush married Henry Alexander Sr, and had children including Henry Hastings Alexander Jr, Margaret Alexander. Hester Rush passed away in 1825 in Charleston, South Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1742, Hester Rush entered the world in Philadelphia, , Pennsylvania Colony, America, born to John Rush And Wilmoth Camp.
  • In 1800, Hester Rush resided in York District, South Carolina.
  • In 1810, Hester Rush resided in York, South Carolina, USA.
  • Hester Rush married Henry Alexander Sr, and had children including Henry Hastings Alexander Jr, Margaret Alexander.
  • Hester Rush passed away in 1825 in Charleston, South Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Rush
1719–1752
Birth Location: Byberry, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
JR
Wilmoth Camp
1720–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States
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Spouses(s)

Henry Sr.
1745–1820
Birth Location: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Children(s)

Henry Jr
1772–1842
Birth Location: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
HJ
Margaret Alexander
1775–1827
Birth Location: Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
MA

Hester Rush's Ancestors

Self
Hester Rush
1742–1825
Birth Place: Philadelphia, , Pennsylvania Colony, America
Parents
John Rush
1719–1752
Byberry, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Wilmoth Camp
1720–
Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Hester Rush's Descendants

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Hester Rush (1742–24 Dec 1825) m. Henry (Alexander) Sr. (1745–abt 1820)
  1. 1. Henry (Hastings Alexander) Jr 1772–1842 m. Mary Garvin 1781–1862 m. Mary Garvin 1781–1862
    1. 1. Jasper (D. Alexander) Sr 1807–1884 m. Sarah (Elizabeth Blake) Alexander 1818–1882
      1. 1. Thomas (Henry) Alexander 1854–1938 m. Sarah Payne 1871– m. Lucrilia Howell 1850–1927
        1. 1. William (Richard) Alexander 1877–1964
        2. 2. Myrtle (Lee) Alexander 1886–1911
        3. 3. Margaret (E.) Alexander 1875–
        4. 4. Cora (E.) Alexander 1879–
        5. 5. James (Henry) Alexander 1889–1972 m. Georgia (Deliliah (Fae)) Johnson 1906–1998
        6. 6. Cintha (E) Alexander 1902–
        7. 7. George (D) Alexander 1900–
        8. 8. John Alexander 1910–
        9. 9. Benj (C) Alexander 1894–1967 m. Lillian (Jewel) Alexander 1900–1977
        10. 10. Luther (Baxter) Alexander 1906–1959
        11. 11. Thomas (F) Alexander 1884–1972
        12. 12. O (Sea C) Alexander 1888–
        13. 13. Jennie (B) Alexander 1893–
        14. 14. Nulin (E) Alexander 1897–
        15. 15. George (D) Alexander 1900–
      2. 2. James (Oliver) Alexander 1839–1916
      3. 3. Mary (Molly) Alexander 1850–1910
      4. 4. Sarah (Margaret) Williams 1845–1924 m. Jasper (A.) Williams 1845–1913
        1. 1. John (Thomas) Williams 1870–1910 m. Susie Williams 1878–1944
        2. 2. Mary (Emma) Williams 1867–1914
        3. 3. Martha (E.) Williams 1869–
        4. 4. William (Henry) Williams 1873–1942 m. Bama (L.) Harrell 1877–1901 m. Cora Bristow 1870–1923 m. Jessie Matthews 1874–
        5. 5. Sarah (J.) Williams 1875–1970
        6. 6. James (D.) Williams 1876–
        7. 7. Nancy (R.) Williams 1880–
        8. 8. Molly (B) Williams 1882–
        9. 9. Bessie (P) Williams 1886–1969
      5. 5. William (Rush) Alexander 1838–1862
      6. 6. Archibald (Montgomery) Hollon 1852–1919
      7. 7. George (H) ALEXANDER 1835–1860
      8. 8. Margaret Alexander 1830–
      9. 9. John (M) Alexander 1836–1864
      10. 10. Fannie Alexander 1840–
      11. 11. Henry (Hastings) Alexander 1833–1862
      12. 12. Mollie Alexander 1830–
      13. 13. Rev (James D Alexander) Jr 1860–
    2. 2. Lucinda Alexander 1802–1885
    3. 3. William (M) Alexander 1811–1888
      1. 1. James (Henry) ALEXANDER 1851–1933
        1. 1. Malcolm (Erwin) Alexander 1898–1981
      2. 2. Isabella (Jane) Alexander 1858–1931
      3. 3. Benjamin (Rush) Alexander 1852–1935 m. Cora (O) Ozley 1867–1941
        1. 1. Laura (Belle) Alexander 1894–1974
        2. 2. Charles (Herman) Alexander 1894–1948
        3. 3. William (James) Alexander 1888–1946
        4. 4. Eldred (Glenn) Alexander 1899–1965
        5. 5. Ethel (Kathleen) Alexander 1896–1974
        6. 6. Ruby (Evelyn) Alexander 1908–1981
        7. 7. Alva (M) Alexander 1902–1989
      4. 4. William Grafton 1845–1864
      5. 5. Mary Alexander 1854–1917
      6. 6. Thomas (Crawford) Alexander 1854–
      7. 7. Mary (Molly) Alexander 1850–1910
      8. 8. James (H) ALEXANDER 1850–1933
      9. 9. Sarah (Margaret) Alexander 1845–1925
      10. 10. James (D) Alexander 1860–
      11. 11. Thomas (Henry) Alexander 1853–1938
    4. 4. Robert (Thadeus) Alexander 1823–1910
    5. 5. Delinah Alexander 1800–1893
    6. 6. Henry (Rush) Alexander 1814–1842
    7. 7. John Alexander 1809–1883
    8. 8. Margaret (M) Alexander 1818–1879
    9. 9. Marshall (Ney) Alexander 1827–1900
    10. 10. Mary (M) Alexander 1825–1903
    11. 11. Matilda (Malinda) Alexander 1813–1868
    12. 12. Thomas (Henry) Alexander 1816–1896
  2. 2. Margaret Alexander 1775–1827
    1. 1. Margaret (Melissa) Feemster 1806–1841
    2. 2. Hester (Melinda) Feemster 1811–1880

Hester Rush's Timeline

4 Records

1742
1742
Birth of Hester Rush in Philadelphia, , Pennsylvania Colony, America
Philadelphia, , Pennsylvania Colony, America
1800
1800
Age 58
Hester Rush resided here in York District, South Carolina
York District, South Carolina
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 68
Hester Rush resided here in York, South Carolina, USA
York, South Carolina, USA
1825
24 Dec 1825
Age 83
Death of Hester Rush in Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Charleston, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1742
    Event Place: Philadelphia, , Pennsylvania Colony, America
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: York District, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: York District, South Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 49; Page: 622; Image: 202; Family History Library Film: 181424

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
    Event Place: York, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: York, South Carolina; Roll: 61; Page: 680; Image: Scm252_61-0458; FHL Roll: 0181420

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Dec 1825
    Event Place: Charleston, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Records (Jackson County, Alabama), 1855-1911; Author: Alabama. Probate Court (Jackson County)
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Jackson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Alabama, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Records (Jackson County, Alabama), 1855-1911; Author: Alabama. Probate Court (Jackson County)
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