Robert Mark Rushing

A Patriot of the American Revolution for NORTH CAROLINA.

DAR Ancestor # A131650

10. Robert[3] Rushing (William, 3). Born, before 1755. Died, circa 1836, in Anson Co., NC. Census: 1790, in Anson Co., NC. Census: 1820, in Anson Co., NC.

Robert Rushing received Land Grant No. 4197 issued January 22, 1773, by Josiah Martin, Royal Governor of the Colony of North Carolina. The grant was for 150 acres in Anson County on the lower side of Little Brown Breek, joining William's line, north of Haw Branch and a point near Johnston's line. In 1778 Robert Rushing received land on Brown's Creek from William Rushing (Anson County Deed Book K, p. 470) "...the said William Rushing for diverse good causes and considerations him thereunto moving but more especially for and in consideration of the natural love and affection he bearith towards the said Rubert Rushing...." Witnesses were William Rushing, Jr., Noah Rushing, and Benjamin Jackson.

The heirs of Robert Rushing are shown in two deeds. The first is recorded in Union County Deed Book 4. "This indenture made this 16th day of Nov in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and thirty six between Joseph Rushing, William Deason & Milly Rushing of Bedford County and Nancy Rushing of Perry County Sarah Rushing William Rushing and Robert Rushing of Benton County and all of the State of Tennessee Heirs and legatees of Robert Rushing Dec'd of the one part and William M. Rushing of Anson County of the State of North Carolina of the other part Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of Two hundred dollars then the said party of the first part in hand paid by him the party of the second part the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have bargained sold and conveyed and by these presents do bargain sell and convey unto the said William M. Rushing his heirs and assigns forever a certain tract or piece of land Granted by the State of North Carolina to the said Robert Rushing Dec'd on the 24th of October 1786 and the 12th of Decr. 1816 and containing by estimation two hundred acres and lying and being in Anson County State of North Carolina and bounded as follows...." Signed: Joseph Rushing, Wm. (x) Deason, Milly (x) Rushing, Nancy (x) Rushing, Sarah (x) Rushing, William Rushing, Robert Rushing. Witnesses: William G. Rushing, E. D. Rushing, Jackson Rushing, S. I. Rushing, A. Little Jurit as to W. Deason.

The second appears in Anson County Deed Book 4, p. 533. "This indenture made this 25th day of February A.D. 1839 between Stephen Huntley and his wife Drucilla Huntley of the County of Anson and state of North Carolina on the one part and William M. Rushing of the same County and State of the other part witnesseth that the said Stephen and Drucilla Huntley have for and in Consideration of the sum of Twenty five Dollars Cash in hand the receipt and full payment whereof is hereby fully acknowledged bargained sold and conveyed to the aforesaid William M. Rushing all their right claim title or interest to a certain tract or parcel of land granted to Robert Rushing Dec'd on the 24th of October 1786 and the 12th Decr 1816 and from his heirs descended to the said Stephen and Drucilla Huntley as legatees and heirs at law of said Robert Rushing Dec'd...." Signed: Stephen Huntley, Drucilla (x) Huntley. Witnesses: R. Rogers, B. E. Ashcraft.

The above are based on the research of Virgil W. Huntley of Mystic, Connecticut.

He married Unknown (Jemima Jackson?).

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   ROBERT RUSHING (Before 1755-After 1820)

   Robert Rushing has the best documented family of any of the early Rushings in Anson Co., NC. Robert was the son of the William Rushing who settled between Little Brown's Creek and Thompson's Creek. As proven by land grants and deeds, Robert lived "on the lower side of Little Brown Creek, joining William's [Rushing] line, north of Haw Branch and a point near Johnston's line." The name of Robert Rushing's wife has not been proven, but some Rushing family researchers believe she was Jemima Jackson. Robert's children are proven by deeds in Anson and Union Cos., NC. All of Robert Rushing's children were born in Anson Co., NC.

   Children:

       Sophia J. Rushing (circa 1771). She married Thomas Jasper Herrin, son of William Elisha Herrin and Mary Agniss Abimlick, November 11, 1786, in NC. Part of this family settled in Benton Co., TN.

       Joseph Rushing (circa 1774-after 1845). He died in Bedford Co., TN, where he was living in 1836. He married Martha Deason, daughter of Enoch Deason and Rebecca, circa 1797, in NC.

       John Rushing (circa 1776-December 10, 1827). He died and is buried in Bedford Co., TN. He married Milly Deason, daughter of Enoch Deason and Rebecca, September 18, 1805, in Anson Co., TN.

       David Rushing (circa 1778-before 1828). He married Nancy Deason (1782-October 3, 1857), daughter of Enoch Deason and Rebecca, circa 1800, in Anson Co., NC. This family was in Anson Co., NC, in 1830 and in Perry Co., TN, in 1836. Nancy is buried in Campground Cemetery, Decatur Co., TN. Most Rushings and Moores at Campground Cemetery and the Jackson family in Middleburg are descendants.

       Sarah Rushing (November 13, 1781-February 1 1836). She married James Elisha Herrin, son of William Elisha Herrin and Mary Agniss Abimlick, June 15, 1801, in TN. She died in Stewart Co., TN. She has descendants in Benton Co., TN.

       Drucilla Rushing (born circa 1782). She married Stephen Huntley.

       Elizabeth Rushing (born circa 1784). She married, first, James Little, before 1800. She married, second, William Deason, son of Enoch Deason and Rebecca, before 1810. In 1836, she lived in Bedford Co., TN.

       Abel Rushing (November 8, 1788-August 26, 1835). Occupation: Farmer. Abel Rushing served in the War of 1812. He was in Benton Co., TN, in 1836. He married Sarah Herrin (March 20, 1788-November 29, 1858), daughter of William Elisha Herrin and Mary Agniss Abimlick. Both are buried in Rushing Creek Cemetery, Benton Co., TN. Some sources give her name as Sarah Griffin.

       William Rushing (born before 1794). This William is specifically listed as "Son of Robt." in the 1820 census. His age is 26-45, but he probably is in the lower end of this age range. He lived in Benton Co., TN, in 1836, but later moved to Missouri.

       Robert (Robin) Rushing (January 8, 1799-June 27, 1855). Robert was in Benton Co., TN, in 1836. He married Lively Webb (circa 1797-May 18, 1869). Both are buried in Rushing Creek Cemetery, Benton Co., TN.

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       ANSON COUNTY DEEDS VOLS H-1    

       Page 470 William Rushing to Robert Rushing. That the said William Rushing for divers good causes and consideration of the natural love and affection he beareth toward the said Robert Rushing, 200 acres of land on Brown Creek, on Robert Rushings Branch. In the presence of William Rushing Jr., Noah Rushing and Benjamin Jackson. January 1778. J. Auld, Clerk of Court.

• Residence: 1790 - Anson, North Carolina, United States
• Residence: United States Federal Census - 1790 - Anson, North Carolina, United States
• Residence: United States Federal Census - 1800 - Fayetteville, Anson, North Carolina, United States
• Residence: 1810 - Anson, North Carolina, United States
• Residence: 1820 - Ansonville, Anson, North Carolina, United States
  • Reference: FamilySearch Family Tree - SmartCopy: Jul 18 2020, 22:34:48 UTC