Transcribed from the Daily News Standard Newspaper, PA, January 8, 1909 edition.
DEATHS OF THE DAY
Harrison H. Rush
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Confluence., Jan. 7. – One of the oldest and most respected residents of this place, Harrison H. Rush, died Wednesday, January 7, 1909, at his home near the Jersey Baptist church in Turkeyfoot township, after an illness of more than a year due to a complication of diseases. Deceased was born January 7, 1843 in the same house in which he died and was one of the most progressive farmers in Somerset county. He was aged 65 years, 11 months and 30 days. Mr. Rush was a member of the Ross Rush Post G.A.R. having served six months during the Civil War. He was a life-long member of the Baptist church and bore his long illness with Christian fortitude. He was in politics a staunch Republican and took a lively interest in all affairs connected with his party. Mr. Rush is survived by his wife and the following children: Norman, of Confluence; Ira, of Connellsville; John, William and Ida, at home. Funeral services will be held on Sunday January 10, in the Jersey Baptist church at 1 o'clock. Interment in the Jersey cemetery.


Transcriber's note: Harrison H. Rush was the son of Jehu Rush and Mary Hanna Rush. A brother of Sarah H. Rush Leonard, he is mentioned in her will. Quote from Sarah Rush Leonard's will: "To my Brother Harrison Rush as part pay for his trouble, my cow and pig. And my clothing, bed clothes and dishes I want Harrison Rush's wife to take care of for my two daughters Alice and Ida until they need them. To Alice I give the side saddle and carpet but to be kept with her bed cloths and dishes at Brother Harrison Rush's until she needs them. To Ida I give the cupboard and lounge to be kept with her bed clothes and dishes at Brother Harrison Rush's until she has need of them."