Thomas M Rushing (abt. 1775 - bef. 1869)

Born about 1775 in Thompsons Creek, Anson, North Carolina

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth Thompson — married 1802 in Anson, North Carolina, United States

Descendants

Died before Oct 1869 before about age 94 in Bedford, Tennessee, United States

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Biography

Origins

Thomas M. Rushing was the son of Abraham Rushing, the eighth child named in his father's will.^[1] Thomas was born about 1775 in Anson County, North Carolina. (He was 16 years of age or older in 1790;^[2] between the ages of 16 and 25 in 1800;^[3] 45 or older in 1820,^[4] all of which agree on a bith date of about 1774 or 1775. Ages reported in later census records are consistently less than 10 years greater than the previous census, casting doubt on their reliability.)

In 1790 and 1800, Thomas, along with his brother Peter, appears to be living with his father in Anson County, North Carolina.^[2][3]

Marriage and Children

Thomas married after 1800, a woman named Elizabeth. (She is named in his will, and her will suggests that she was the mother of most if not all of his children.) There are claims that she was named Elizabeth Thompson, but so far no evidence has been provided. It has also been said that her family name was Jones, again without documentation.^[5]

Ten of Thomas and Elizabeth's children were named in Thomas' will:
^[6] Daughters:
Ruah Lynch
Alice Mar
Mary McBride
Elizabeth Rushing
Anne Stinnet
Esther P. Stennett
Margaret (Daugherty (?))
Sons:
Wilson E. Rushing
Patrick P. Rushing
John C. Rushing
Thomas and Elizabeth also apparently raised an "adopted" son, Andrew Ervin Rushing.^[5]

Thomas and family moved to Bedford County, Tennessee before 1820. Thomas and Elizabeth remained there for the rest of their lives.^[4][7][8][9]

Death

Thomas signed his will on 24 September 1869. in Bedford County, Tennessee. His will was entered into probate in October 1869. ^[6]

Sources

1. ↑ "Anson County, Wills 1802-1812", in North Carolina, United States. Probate Records, 1735-1970: Images. (FamilySearch: County courthouses, North Carolina, 14 June 2016), Vol. 2, p. 141 Image 104 of 136, FamilySearch.org.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} "Anson County, North Carolina", in United States. 1790 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M637), p. 188, Image 3 of 12, FamilySearch.org
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} "Fayetteville, Anson County, North Carolina", in United States. 1800 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M32)
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} "Bedford County, Tennessee", in United States. 1820 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M33).
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1} "Andrew Ervin “Andy” Rushing", Find A Grave: Memorial #61336906, Created by Christine Crowell-Dodson, 8 Nov 2010; accessed 13 Apr 2021
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1} "Wills, vol. 1-2, 1861-1922", in Bedford County (Tennessee). County Court Clerk. Wills, 1861-1966; wills and inventories, 1863-1889, 1890-1929, 1937-1965. (Nashville, Tennessee: Tennessee Department of Education, Restoration and Reproduction Section, 1965). Vol. 1, p. 183, (Image 122 FamilySearch).
   Thomas M. Rushing of Bedford, Tennessee
   all my land and personal property to be sold
   to my daughter Ruah Lynch and her children
   to my wife Elizabeth and all my children:
   Alice Mar, Mary McBride, Elizabeth Rushing, Anne Stinnet, Esther P. Stennett, Margaret Daugh[r?]ight (?);
   heirs of deceased children Wilson E. Rushing, Patrick P. Rushing, John C. Rushing
   Executors William P. H. MCowan, Henry H. Manley
   Signed 24 September 1869, Thomas M his mark Rushing
   Witnesses Jacob Lynn, _?_ Robins
   Entered into probate October 1869
7. ↑ "Bedford County, Tennessee", in United States. 1830 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M19)
8. ↑ "Bedford County, Tennessee", in United States. 1840 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M704).
9. ↑ "District 4, Bedford County, Tennessee", in United States. 1850 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M432), Film number: 24560. Image number: 00233. HH 65, Fam 65
   Thomas Rushing. 67 years, Birth place: North Carolina. Gender: Male. Real Estate: $800
   HH66, Fam 66
   Rushing, Elizabeth, 63, b. NC
   , Elizabeth, 32, b. NC
   , Margaret, 25, b. TN
   Rushing, Andrew E, 18, laborer, b. TN
   , Amanda, 5, b. TN

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• Source: S735966944 Ancestry Family Trees Publication: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members. Record Collection 1030Ancestry Family Tree