Person:Phillip Rushing (2)

m. Abt 1763
  1. Phillip RushingAbt 1765 - Abt 1814
  2. Elizabeth RushingAbt 1766 - Bef 1820
  3. William RushingAbt 1768 - Bef 1820
  4. Jason RushingAbt 1770 -
  5. Abraham RushingAbt 1772 - Bet 1847 & 1848
  6. Sarah RushingAbt 1773 -
  7. Peter RushingAbt 1774 - Aft 1840
  8. Thomas M. RushingAbt 1775 - Bef 1869
Facts and Events
Name Phillip Rushing
Gender Male
Birth[12] Abt 1765 Anson, North Carolina, United States
Property[1] 10 Jan 1789 Anson, North Carolina, United Statesreceived a gift of 100 acres of land from father
Census[3] 1790 Anson, North Carolina, United States
Property[7] 20 Dec 1791 Anson, North Carolina, United Statesreceived a land grant for 200 acres on Thompsons Creek adjacent to land he lives on
Census[4] 1800 Anson, North Carolina, United States
Residence[6] 1804 Houston, Tennessee, United States
Other[2] 20 May 1805 Anson, North Carolina, United Statesnamed in father's will (order of names implies that Philip is oldest son)
Property[5] 17 Oct 1808 Anson, North Carolina, United Statessold property on Thompsons Creek
Property[8] 3 Sep 1812 Stewart, Tennessee, United Statespurchased 40 acres from Isaac Lanier
Death[6] Abt 1814 Stewart, Tennessee, United States
Other[6] 1816 Stewart, Tennessee, United StatesElijah Lowry appointed guardian of minor children Reuben, Larkin, Betsy, Anna, and Jemima; Elijah Rushing and Lewis Brewer stood surety

Contents

Disambiguation of Phillip Rushing Jr., Phillip J. Rushing, and Fathers

Abraham Rushing and his brother Phillip Rushing (the Revolutionary War Soldier) both had sons named Phillip.
In an early membership application to the Daughters of the American Revolution, the older of the two, who married a woman named Jemima and was said to be the father of Larkin, was the son of Phillip Rushing (Revolutionary War Soldier).[9]

In another early membership application to the Daughters of the American Revolution, the younger of the two Phillips, the one who adopted the middle initial "J" and who married Peninah Gaddy, was said to be the son of Abraham Rushing.[9]

Unfortunately, the father-son relationships in the early DAR membership applications are not supported by records for the two Phillips, and appear to be reversed.

Phillip Rushing Jr., husband of Jemima and father of Larkin, is the son of Abraham.
Phillip "J." Rushing, husband of Peninah Gaddy, is the son of Phillip Rushing, the Revolutionary War soldier.

Abraham's son

On 10 January 1789 Abraham signed deeds of gift for two of his sons, Phillip and William. They each received 100 acres of land from Abraham's grant of land on Thompsons Creek.[1]
Abraham's gift suggests that both Phillip and William were born about 1768 or earlier, although given the father-son relationships they could have been younger.

On 20 December 1791 Phillip Rushing received a grant of 200 acres of land on Thompsons Creek adjacent to land he lived on.[7]
To receive the land grant, Phillip would have had to be at least 21, meaning that he was born before 1770 (allowing for time between his applying for the grant and his receiving it) The land grant also implies that this Phillip was already living in a household separate from his parents.

On 17 October 1808 Phillip Rushing of Stewart County, Tennessee sold part of the land grant on Thompsons Creek.[5]
The three property records, Abraham's gift of land on Thompsons Creek to his son Phillip, Phillip's grant of land on Thompsons Creek adjacent to land he was already occupying, and the sale of part of that land by Phillip Rushing of Stewart County, Tennessee link the older of the two Phillip sons (Phillip Jr.) to Abraham Rushing as his son. They also indicate that Abraham's son was born before 1770.

Phillip J. Rushing

Phillip J. Rushing was born about 1778 according to the 1850 U.S. Census.[10]
He would have been 11 years old when Abraham gifted his two sons with land in 1789. While it is possible that a father could have gifted a son land before the age of 21 (the legal age for buying or selling land), it is unlikely that he would have done so when his son was only 11, particularly if it meant skipping over other, older sons (Jason and Abraham).

Phillip J. Rushing did not own land on Thompsons Creek. All the property that Phillip J. Rushing owned was on Great Brown Creek.[11]
Phillip Rushing (Revolutionary War Soldier) lived and owned property on Great Brown Creek. He did not own property on Thompsons Creek. Proximity suggests that Phillip J. Rushing is more likely to be the son of Phillip (Revolutionary War Soldier) than the son of Abraham, who lived on or near Thompsons Creek, and owned property on Thompsons Creek.

Fathers and Sons

Phillip Rushing Jr., husband of Jemima and father of Larkin, was the son of Abraham Rushing, linked to him by land records.

Phillip J. Rushing, husband of Peninah Gaddy, was the son of Phillip Rushing (Revolutionary Soldier). There are no records to link him to Abraham, he was too young to be the son of Abraham, and land records suggest Phillip as his most likely father.

References
  1. 1.0 1.1 Abraham Rushing (Sr) Land Records.

    Indenture 10 Jan 1789 to William Rushing
    Indenture 10 Jan 1789 to Phillip Rushing

  2. 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.

    Abraham Rushing Sr of Anson County, North Carolina
    - Lend to my wife Sarah Rushing, the land and plantation where I now live, one black mare and one colt, bridle and saddle [and a long list of household furnishings and items, stock, grains, and farm equipment] to keep during her natural life and after her death to be sold and equally divided between my children hereinafter mentioned.
    - my son Phillip Rushing, the land and plantation whereon he now lives and all the rest of the property I have lent him
    - my daughter Elizabeth Morgan $20 and all the property that I have lent her
    - my son William Rushing the land and plantation he now lives on with all the rest of the property I have lent him
    - my son Jason Rushing all the property I have lent him
    - my son Abraham Rushing all the property I have lent him
    - my daughter Sarah English $20 and all the rest of the property I have lent her
    - my son Peter Rushing all the property I have lent him
    - my son Thomas Rushing all the property I have lent him
    - The rest of my estate consisting of Negros [not named] lands horses cattle and all the remainder of my estate to be sold by my Executors and the money arising after paying the above mentioned sums to be equally divided between my eight children above named
    - Executors my son Jason Rushing and Lemuel Bell
    Signed 20 May 1805, Abraham AR his mark Rushing
    Witnesses: Wm Plant, John ø his mark Autry
    Entered into probate July 1806

  3. Anson County, North Carolina, in United States. 1790 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M637)
    p. 188.

    Philip Rushing Jr., 1 male under 16, 2 males 16+ (Philip, brother Jason), 2 females
    near neighbors include Thomas Meadows, Thomas Huntley Jr., Abraham Rushing

  4. Fayetteville, Anson County, North Carolina, in United States. 1800 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M32)
    p. 239.

    Philip Rushing, 5 males under 10, 2 males 10-15, 1 male 26-44, 1 female under 10, 1 female 16-25
    on same page: William Rushing Jr., Jason Rushing
    NOTE: There are three Philip Rushings listed in the 1800 Census for Anson County.
    One, on p. 220, is for a male over the age of 45, and is too old to be the son of Abraham Rushing.
    One, on p. 230, is for a male 16-25, and is too young to be the son of Abraham, although often cited as such. In the 1800 census his name is followed by the letter J, which appears to be an identifier, NOT a middle initial.

  5. 5.0 5.1 North Carolina. County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions (Anson County), and North Carolina. Superior Court (Anson County). Anson County deeds, 1749-1926; indexes, 1748-1962, 1749-1962. (Raleigh, North Carolina: North Carolina Department of Archives and History, 1962)
    Vol. M, p. 404, (Image 736 FamilySearch).

    Indenture 17 Oct 1808
    Between Philip Rushing of Stewart County, Tennessee
    and John Hubbard of Anson County, North Carolina
    who paid $100 for land on Thompsons Creek, Anson County
    Beginning at a stake in James Litles line 3 black jack pointer
    and runs with sd line N40E on his line to a post oak by his other corner
    then N12E 122 poles to a stake in Watts line
    then N80W 130 poles on Watts line to his corner stake
    then N6W 40 poles to a pointer in his other corner
    then N80W 22 poles to a black jack on a Ridge
    then S10W 100 poles to a stake in Mitchels line
    then S80E 25 poles to his corner
    then S10E 134 poles on his line to his other corner
    then a straight line to the Beginning
    containing 119 acres more or less
    Signed Philip x hi mark Rusing
    Witnesses Burgess Hybbard, Johb Webb
    Proved April 1809

  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 Fourth Generation, in Donahue, David L., compiler. RUSHING FAMILY (Decatur and Henderson counties, Tennessee), ts, 15 Nov 1997 (Tennessee GenWeb, Decatur County, Families, Rushing)
    p. 21, 16. Phillip[4] Rushing.

    Phillip Rushing. Born, circa 1768, in Anson Co., NC.
    Died, circa 1814, in Stewart Co., TN. Resided: after 1808, in Stewart Co., TN.
    Census: 1790, in Anson Co., NC. Census: 1800, in Anson Co., NC.
    [NOTE: Incorrectly said to be the son of Philip Rushing.]
    By comparing the three Philip/Phillip Rushings in Anson County from 1790
    to 1820, especially be comparing their ages and the ages of their children, it
    seems most likely that the Philip Rushing Jr. in the census in 1790 must have
    been the Phillip to purchase land in Stewart County, Tennessee, in 1812. Census
    date, Anson County, 1800: 5201-101.

    This Phillip was in Houston County in 1808 when he lived on Guices Creek
    and served in captain Wardens Co. of the militia.
    In 1814 Isaac Lanier and later John Bailey were administrators of the
    estate. An inventory for the estate was returned May 2, 1814.
    In 1816 the court appointed Elijah Lowry as guardian of the ophan
    children of Phillip Rushing deceased, naming Reuben, Larkin, Betsy, Anna, and
    Jemima. Elijah Rushing and Lewis Brewer were securities to the giardianship.
    In February 1818 40 acres of Phillip's estate were conveyed to Mark
    Cooper.

    He married Jemima. Children:
    Larkin[5] Rushing.
    Betsy Rushing. Born, after 1798.
    Jemima Rushing. Born, after 1798.
    Reuben Rushing. Born, after 1798

  7. 7.0 7.1 North Carolina, United States. North Carolina Land Grant Images and Data: images and associated data provided by State Archives of North Carolina. (David M. McCorkle, 2014).

    File No. 4951, Phillip Rushing, Jr.
    200 acres Beg. at the second corner of the land he lives on Thomsons Creek
    Issued: 20 Dec 1791 Book: 75 pg: 201 Grant no.: 1091
    (no entry date)
    MARS: 12.14.27.4941
    -----
    Beginning at the 2nd corner of the land he lives on
    and runs S57E 120 poles to a stake in James Little line
    then N50W 57 poles to his corner three post oaks
    then N40E 220 poles his line to a post oak by his other corner
    then N12E 122 poles to a stake in Watts line
    then N80W 130 poles on Watts line to his corner stake
    then N6W 40 poles to a line in his other line
    then N8W 22 poles to a black Jack on a Ridge
    then S10W 100 poles to a stake in Mitchels line
    then S80E 25 poles to his corner
    then S10E 134 poles on his line to his other corner
    then N80W 122 poles on his other line to his other corner
    then S10E 125 poles on Littles line to the Beginning

  8. Stewart County (Tennessee). Register of Deeds. Deed books, 1796-1968. (Nashville, Tennessee: State Library and Archives, 196-?)
    Vol. 4, p. 363 (Image 594 FamilySearch)4 .

    Indenture 3 September 1812
    Between Isaac Lanier of Stewart County, TN and Phillip Rushing of same place
    who paid $160
    for 30 acres of land [description], neighbor Isaac Lowrey, includes a small house and plantation where Thomas Wallis now lives
    also 10 acres on the long branch of White Oak Creek [description]
    Signed I Lanier
    Witnesses Abel Rushing, Henry Donnells
    Proved Nov 1812, Registered 27 Jan 1813

  9. 9.0 9.1 Daughters of the American Revolution. Genealogical Research System.

    Rushing, Abraham,DAR Ancestor A100039
    National No. 789374, son Phillip J Rushing married Peninah Penini Gaddy
    -----
    Rushing, Phillip, DAR Ancestor A100047
    National No. 840286, son Phillip married Jemima X, parents of Larkin Rushing
    National No. 928352, son Phillip married Jemima X, parents of Larkin Rushing

  10. Stewart County, Tennessee, in United States. 1850 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M432)
    p. 890 (written) HH 933, Fam 933.

    Rushing, William, 37, Meth. Preacher, [no Real Estate], b. TN
    wife Catherine, daughters Marsha (6), Elizabeth (3), Sarah (1)
    Rushing, Philip, 73, b. TN [sic]

    Next HH (934): Darling Rushing, 28, RE=$150, b. TN; and family

  11. North Carolina. County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions (Anson County), and North Carolina. Superior Court (Anson County). Anson County deeds, 1749-1926; indexes, 1748-1962, 1749-1962. (Raleigh, North Carolina: North Carolina Department of Archives and History, 1962).

    Vol. R, p. 460, (Image 512 FamilySearch)
    Indenture 27 Feb 1812
    Philip I [sic - this is a transcription] Rushing to William Pickett
    150 acres on Big Brown Creek, part from an older survey belonging to John Hill
    Signed Philip x his mark Rushing, Witnesses John Hill, Joseph White

    Vol. T, p. 233, (Image 431 FamilySearch)
    Indenture 7 April 1821
    Between Phillip I Rushing and John McRae
    160 acres on waters of Brown Creek consisting of three different tracts
    Signed Philip I x his mark Rushing
    Witnesses T. Godfrey, Richard Godfry

    Vol. Y, p. 419, (Image 603 FamilySearch)
    Indenture 30 Nov 1826
    Philip J. Rushing of Anson, NC to James M. Rushing of Chesterfield District, SC
    308 acres on waters of great Brown Creek
    Signed Philip J. x his mark Rushing, Witnesses: S. Rushing, Willis(?) Meador

    Vol. Y, p. 77, (Image 363 FamilySearch)
    Indenture 6 Feb 1827
    Between Philip J. Rushing and William Ledbetter
    land on waters of Big Brown Creek
    Signed Philip J x Rushing
    Witnesses J. R. Ledbetter, Rufus Johnson

  12. Based on his father's deed of gift in 1789, both Phillip and his brother were born about 1768 or earlier. Abraham, their father, listed his children in his will in what appears to have been their birth order, making Phillip the older of the two, born 1766 or earlier. Based on the 1790 US Census in which he seems to already have two children, Phillip apparently married about 1786/87. His most likely date of birth, then would be about 1764 or 1765.