Benjamin Rush, son of Crafford Rush, was born in Culpepper County, Virginia April 19, 1752. He married Dorcas Vickery Jan.12, 1772. She was the daughter of Marmaduke and Elizabeth Vickery. They settled on the Uwarrie River, Randolph Co, NC.
Benjamin Rush had many parcels of land. His home place was on the tract of land he bought from Jonas Hoover (President Hoover's line) Administrator of Andrew Hoover in the year 1803. He paid $1,360.00 for it. It was on the main prong of Uwarrie River, up the river from The 0ld Hoover Mill.
He also owned 20 acres on the south side of Uwarrie River, bought in 1803 for $120.00. In the year 1801 he bought 150 acres and part of 150 acre tract for $100. He also owned 340 acres on Caraway Creek . In 1803 he bought 50 acres on Caraway Creek for 50 Shillings.
Benjamin Rush died in 1819 in Randolph County, North Carolina. He is buried at Popular Ridge Quaker Church, as he was a Quaker by Faith.
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