Rush-Sullens Children (photo header)

(left to right) Bernard, Harold, Howard, Bill, Earl, Clarence, Alice, & Louie Rush - children of William Edgar Rush & Laura Alice Sullens

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1.26.2012

Edna Catherine Rush

Edna Catherine Rush is the child of William Edgar Rush and Laura Alice Sullens. She was named after her Aunt Edna May Sullens Johnston. Edna Catherine was born in 1925 in Jackson CO, Kansas City, MO. She died in 1926 in Jackson CO, Kansas City, MO.

Bernice Lavene Rush & William Dean Calvert, Sr.

Bernice Lavene Rush & William Dean Calvert, Sr. married July 19, 1952 in Jackson CO, Kansas City, MO. Together they had 3 children.

1. Sandra Jean Calvert
2. Karen Lea Calvert
3. William Dean Calvert, Jr.

*Bernice Lavene Rush (aka: Venie) is the twin to Beatrice LaVerne Rush & the daughter of William Edgar Rush and Laura Alice Sullens. She was born Oct. 10, 1929 in Cole CO, Centertown, MO. She died Dec. 28, 1969 in Shawnee CO,
Topeka, KS.

*William Dean Calvert, Sr. (aka: Bill)



1st photo Venie & Bill Calvert

2nd photo Oct. 12, 1963 Jackson CO, KC, MO (left to right) sisters: Nora Alice, Mary Katherine, Bernice Lavene & Beatrice LaVerne RUSH

1.25.2012

Oliver Stout Rush & Mary Delray Winters

Oliver Stout Rush & Mary Delray Winters married March 03, 1880 in Miller CO, MO. Together they had five sons.

1. Lewis Shelby Rush
2. Ephraim Andrew Rush, Sr.
3. Clarence Rush
4. Oscar Cowden Rush, Sr.

*Oliver Stout Rush is the son of Ephriam Henson Rush & Sarah Jane Loveall. He was born Jan. 25, 1862 in Miller CO, MO. He died Apr. 28, 1935 in Cole CO, Jefferson City, MO.

*Mary Delray Winters is the daughter of Louis Hollaway Winters & Sarah Caroline (or Saline Bouenel Ralston) Ralston. She was born Feb. 21, 1863 in PA. She died July 2, 1889 in Miller CO, Jim Henry, MO.


1st photo Oliver Stout Rush holding twin grandsons, Bill & Earl

2nd photo Oliver Stout Rush with his grandson, Clarence

3rd photo 1914 KC, MO (14th & Baltimore) - Oliver Stout Rush (sitting) & his sons, William, Louie & Oscar

Harold D Rush

Harold D Rush married 4 times. Twice to his 2nd wife. Including one set of twins.

He 1st married Dolly May Whitley Oct. 25, 1941 in Cole CO, MO. Together they had 3 children.

1. James Ernest Rush, Sr.
2. Charlene Beatrice Rush
3. Darlene Bernice Rush

Harold then married Helen Pauline Scott (aka: Pauline) Jan. 14, 1949 in Jackson CO, Kansas City, MO. They divorced May 03, 1974 in Travis CO, TX. Together they had 2 children.

1. Belinda Sue Rush
2. David Wayne Rush

Harold then married Zelma Deluige June 7, 1974 in Bastrop CO, TX. The divorced Sep. 8, 1975 in Bastrop Co., Texas.

Harold & Pauline married a 2nd time. They married Dec. 06, 1975 in Bastrop CO, TX. Then divorced again Feb. 7, 1978 in Bastrop CO, TX.

*Harold is the twin brother to Howard C Rush and the son of William Edgar Rush & Laura Alice Sullens. He was born May 25, 1922 in Cole CO, Jefferson City, MO. He died Oct. 28, 1990 in Garland CO, Hot Springs, AR.




3rd photo Harold D Rush

Clarence Vernon Rush & June

Clarence Vernon Rush married June abt. 1942 in WA, before WWII. Together they had one daughter.

1. Laura Linda Rush

*Clarence Vernon Rush is the 1st son and 2nd born to William Edgar Rush & Laura Alice Sullens. He was born March 16, 1916 in Jackson CO, Kansas City, MO. He died Jan. 31, 1975 in Franklin CO, Pasco, WA at Our Lady of Lourdes Hosp.

*June was born in Daviess CO, Washington, IN.


1st photo Clarence, Alice, Laura & William Rush

2nd photo June, Linda & Clarence

3rd photo Clarence working

Bernard Rush

Bernard Rush (aka: Little Bird) lived a short life. He is the 7th child of William Edgar Rush & Laura Alice Sullens. He was born July 27, 1924 in Cole CO, Centertown, MO. At age 3 he died Aug. 30, 1927 in Cole CO, Marion TWP, MO.


1st photo ca1926
Only known photo of Bernard "Little Bird" Rush

2nd photo ca1926 siblings: (left to right)
Bernard, Harold, Howard, Bill, Earl, Clarence, Alice & Louie

Howard C Rush

Howard C Rush was married once abt. 1959 in St. Clair CO, Osceola, MO. We think her name was Sally? They stayed married for abt one month never having any children.

*Howard C Rush is the son of William Edgar Rush & Laura Alice Sullens. He is the twin of Harold D Rush, born 1st giving him the middle initial "C". He was born May 25, 1922 in Cole CO, Jefferson City, MO. He died Feb. 27, 1995 in King CO, Seattle, WA.


photo Oct. 12, 1963, brothers; Earl, Howard & Clarence Rush

1.23.2012

Minnie Katherine Sullens & Albert Lee Rush

Minnie Katherine Sullens & Albert Lee Rush married Dec. 12, 1900 in Miller CO, Tuscumbia, MO. Together they had 10 children.

1. George Lester Rush
2. Elzie Adrain Rush
3. Archie Trueman Rush, Sr.
4. Melba Juanita Rush
5. Sylvia Alice Rush
6. Dorsie Laverne Rush
7. Desda Marie Rush
8. Oliver Lee Rush
9. Carl Kenneth Rush

10. Roscoe Wilburn Rush
*Minnie Katherine Sullens is the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Sullens & Malinda Alice Sullivan. She was born Jan. 02, 1880 in Cole CO, MO. She died Oct. 30, 1951 in Miller CO, Jim Henry, MO.

*Albert Lee Rush (aka: Lee) is the son of Henry Jasper Rush & Mary
Alice Allen. He was born July 12, .1879 in Miller CO, Eldon, MO. He died March 28, 1981 in Cole CO, Eugene, MO.



1st photo ca1890 'possibly' Minnie Katherine Sullens

2nd photo 3 generations; 4 of Lee's sons & 2 grandsons - Lee in center holding his grandson

1.22.2012

Edna May Sullens & Willard Johnston

Edna May Sullens & Willard Johnston married Dec. 28, 1912 in Jackson CO, Kansas City, MO. Together they had 3 children.

1. Irma Lucille Johnston
2. Edward Osby Johnston
3. Willard Johnston, Jr

* Edna May Sullens is the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Sullens & Malinda Alice Sullivan. She was born Dec. 18, 1891 in Carroll CO, Eureka Springs, AR. She died Aug. 23, 1967 in Miller CO, Tuscumbia, MO.

*Willard Johnston (aka: Willie) is the son of Joseph Barton Johnston & Zereldia Ann Rush (sister to Oliver Stout Rush & 1st cousin to William Edgar Rush). He was born Jan. 23, 1888 in Cole CO, Eugene, MO. He died June 30, 1932 in Cole CO, MO.


1st photo ca1880/90 sisters,
Laura Alice Sullens & Edna May Sullens


2nd photo sisters,
Edna May Sullens Johnston


3rd photo (left side standing) Edna Sullens Johnston, Frank Sullens, Minnie Sullens & Ruth (relative) [unsure which is Minnie & which is Ruth]

Franklin Pierce Sullens

Franklin Pierce Sullens lived to the age 69, He's the son of Benjamin Franklin Sullens & Malinda Alice Sullivan. He was born 21.Mar.1886 in Cole CO, MO. "Frank" died Nov. 26, 1955 Miller CO, Rural - Jim Henry, (5 mi S. Eugene), MO.

Albert LeRoy Miller & Fay A. Heskett

Albert LeRoy Miller & Fay A. Heskett
married 1911 in WA. Together they had one daughter.

1. Annette Elizabeth Miller

* Albert LeRoy Miller is the son of Anthony Thompson Miller & Nannie Elizabeth Sullens. He was born Dec. 15, 1889 in KS.

*Fay A. Heskett is the daughter of Frank M. Heskett & unknown Ritchie. She was born Oct. 1889 in IA.



1st photo ca1904/05 Davis CO, Bloomfield, IA - Fay A. Heskett, age 14


Effie Laura Miller & George Alton Mix

Effie Laura Miller & George Alton Mix were married April 5, 1895 in WA. Together they have one son.

1. Walter S. Mix

*Effie Laura Miller is the daughter of Anthony Thompson Miller & Nannie Elizabeth Sullens. She was born Aug. 19, 1897 in KS. She died Aug. 24, 1902 in WA.

*George Alton Mix was born abt. 1875. He died before June 1900.


Ira Clinton Miller & Ida Belle Rayl

Ira Clinton Miller & Ida Belle Rayl married Dec. 20, 1899 in WA. Together they had 4 children.

1. Donald Alton Miller
2. Cecil Everett Miller
3. Leila Esther Miller
4. Albert L. Miller

*Ira Clinton Miller is the son of Anthony Thompson Miller & Nannie Elizabeth Sullens. He was born May 31, 1877 in MO. He died Sep. 5, 1951 in Clallam CO, WA.

*Ida Belle Rayl was born June 1877 in Hamilton CO, IN. She died May 13, 1959.


Edna Blanche Miller & Moffit Hayes Dye

Edna Blanche Miller & Moffit Hayes Dye married Jan. 1, 1899 in Jewel CO, KS. Together they had one daughter.

1. Adah Evelyn Dye

* Edna Blanche Miller is the daughter of Anthony Thompson Miller & Nannie Elizabeth Sullens. She was born Jan. 12, 1883 in KS. She died July 11, 1959 in Thurston CO, Olympia, WA.

*Moffit Hayes Dye is the son of Isaac Hill Dye & Julia Adella Hannold. He was born Feb. 13, 1877 in Lincoln, NE. He died Oct. 13, 1967 in Pierce CO, McKenna, WA.



Howell Monroe Sullens & Nancy Lecetta Henley

Howell Monroe Sullens was married twice. 1st wife was Lucy F. Jones. They married Dec. 25, 1894 in Cole CO, MO. His 2nd wife, Nancy Lecetta Henley, married Sep. 24, 1898 in Cole CO, MO. Together they had 9 children.

1. Sarah Elenor Sullens
2. Warren Washington Sullens
3. Earl Monroe Sullens
4. Basil Lee Sullens
5. Dessie May Sullens
7. Elma Lonetta Sullens

*Howell Monroe Sullens is the son of Peter Washington Green Sullens & Sarah Ann Johnston. He was born Feb. 25, 1870 in Cole CO, Brazito, MO. He died May 28, 1938 in Santa Clara CO, San Jose, CA.

*Lucy F. Jones is the daughter of Washington Repps Jones & Eliza Jane Musick. She was born March 30, 1874 in MO. She died Sep. 1897 in Cole CO, MO.

*Nancy Lecetta Henley was born Oct. 22, 1877 in Cole CO, Henley, MO. She died June 15, 1917 in Dodge City, KS.

1.20.2012

Melva Eleanor Sullens & Lester Lovell Taylor

Melva Eleanor Sullens & Lester Lovell Taylor married April 07, 1928 in Washington, Fayetteville, AR.

*Melva Eleanor Sullens is the daughter of Oliver Perry Sullens & Hester Elizabeth Russell. She was born Sept. 3, 1910 in Minco, Grady, OK. She died Feb. 26, 2008.

*Lester Lovell Taylor was born Aug. 28, 1908 in Benton, Siloam Springs, AR. He died Aug. 2, 1972 in Butte CO, Chico, CA.


photo of Melva Eleanor Sullens

Enos Asbury Sullens & Charlotte Tennessee Loveall




















Enos Asbury Sullens & Charlotte Tennessee Loveall married Dec. 8, 1889 in Miller CO, Spring Garden, MO. Together they had 10 children.

4. Barcey Ann Sullens
7. Daniel Delbert Sullens
8. Elsworth Wayne Sullens
10. Lola Frances Sullens

*Enos Asbury Sullens is the son of Peter Washington Green Sullens & Sarah Ann Johnston. He was born Nov. 15, 1867 in Brazito, Cole CO, MO. He died Dec. 15, 1934 in OK.

*Charlotte Tennessee Loveall is the daughter of Daniel David Loveall & Francis Ann Sweaney. She was born Jan. 19, 1847 in Lebanon, Laclede, MO. She died Nov. 13, 1922 in Nashville, Kingsman, KS.

1st photo Enos Asbury Sullens

2nd photo Enos Asbury Sullens,
postcard sent to his sister,
Nannie Elizabeth Sullens

James Leonard Sullens & Laura Ann Tipton

James Leonard Sullens married Laura Ann Tipton Dec. 8, 1881 in MO. They had 11 children together.

2. Albert LeRoy Sullens
4. Anna Mabel Sullens
5. Nellie Lenora Sullens
7. Mary Ethel Sullens
9. Cora Estell Sullens
10. Charles Emery Sullens

*Rev. James Leonard Sullens is the twin of Nannie Elizabeth Sullens born to Peter Washington Green Sullens & Sarah Ann Johnston. They were born Jan. 12, 1860 in Cole CO, Brazito, MO.
James Leonard Sullens died Dec. 16, 1908 in Greene CO, Springfield, MO.

*Laura Ann Tipton is the daughter of Alfred O. Tipton & Sophronia Scott. She was born Feb. 7, 1861 in Jamestown, MO or in Iowa. She died May. 11, 1923 in Greene CO, Springfield, MO.

Oliver Perry Sullens & Hester Elizabeth Russell






















Oliver Perry Sullens & Hester Elizabeth Russell married Sep. 25. 1904 in Cole CO, Henley, MO. Together they had 6 children. Including one set of twins.

1. Mildred Celeste Sullens
2. Mabelle Sullens
4. Lena Beatrice Sullens
5. Willard Lorane Sullens
6. Raymond Wallice Sullens

*Oliver Perry Sullens (aka: Bud) is the 5th child born to Benjamin Franklin Sullens & Malinda Alice Sullivan. He was born Aug. 15, 1881 in Cole CO, Teal, MO. He died Apr. 20, 1929 in Washington CO, Fayetteville, AR.

*Hester Elizabeth Russell is the daughter of Sterling Hoskins Russell & Mary Elizabeth Blank. She was born Nov. 27, 1883 in Cole CO, Teal, MO. She died Aug. 23, 1979 in Butte CO, Chico, CA.


1st photo Oliver Perry Sullens

2nd photo Franklin Pierce Sullens with
one of Bud & Hester's daughters

Nannie Elizabeth Sullens & Anthony Thompson Miller

Nannie Elizabeth Sullens married 5 times.
(1) Anthony Thompson Miller on Oct. 27, 1875 in Cole CO, MO.
(2) Mr. Taylor Aft. 1897.
(3) William B. Powe Abt. 1900.
(4) Martin Vogal Abt. 1907.
(5) John Walker Aft. 1907.

Nannie & Anthony had 5 children together. Including one set of twins.

4. Twin Infant Miller

*Nannie Elizabeth Sullens is the twin of James Leonard Sullens born to Peter Washington Green Sullens & Sarah Ann Johnston. They were born Jan. 12, 1860 in Cole CO, Brazito, MO.
Nannie Elizabeth Sullens died Mar. 7, 1942 in Thurston CO, Olympia, WA.

*(1) Anthony Thompson Miller born 1849 OH & died Mar. 21, 1897 in WA.
*(2) Mr. Taylor born 1860 & death date unknown.
*(3) William B. Powe born Sep.1848 in CA & died Jan. 15, 1903.
*(4) Martin Vogal born 1860 in Germany & death date unknown.
*(5) John Walker birth & death dates unknown.

photo 1888 of Nannie Elizabeth Sullens Miller

Peter Washington Green Sullens & Sarah Ann Johnston

Peter Washington Green Sullens & Sarah Ann Johnston married Feb. 21, 1852 in Cole CO, MO. Together they had 10 children. Including one set of twins.

3. William J. Sullens
4. Daughter Sullens

*Peter Washington Green Sullens is the son of Peter Sullens Jr. & Elizabeth Cox. He was born Nov. 11, 1830 in Wayne CO, Mill Springs, KY. He died Jan. 20, 1904 in Cole CO, Brazito, MO.

*Sarah Ann Johnston is the daughter of George Kinder Johnston & Nancy Upton. She was born Mar. 12, 1803 in Warren CO, KY. She died Feb. 14, 1871 in Cole CO, MO.


photo ca 1870 Peter Washington Green Sullens

Julia Ann Sullens & John Thomas Pollick

Julia Ann Sullens & John Thomas Pollick married July 10, 1892 in Carroll CO, Eureka Springs, AR. Together they had 6 children.

1. Eldon Pollick
2. Jess Monroe Pollick
3. Omer James Pollick
4. Elsie Mae Pollick
5. Jack Franklin Pollick
6. Annie Luella Pollick

*Julia Ann Sullens is the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Sullens and Malinda Alice Sullivan. She was born Aug. 3, 1875 in Cole CO, MO. She died June 8, 1937 in Carroll CO, Franklin TWP, Oak Hill Community, AR.

*John Thomas Pollick is the son of James Henry Pollick & Nancy Ann Posey. He was born Sep. 25, 1864 in McDonald CO, Elk TWP, Pinesville, MO. He died May. 9, 1949 in Carroll CO, Franklin TWP, Oak Hill Community, AR.

photo Julia Ann Sullens & John Thomas Pollick's wedding photograph

Benjamin Franklin Sullens & Malinda Alice Sullivan

Benjamin Franklin Sullens & Malinda Alice Sullivan married March 9, 1848 in Cole CO, MO. Together they had 12 children. Including 2 sets of twins.

2. Mary Luella Sullens
3. George Waller Sullens
8. William Arthur Sullens
9. Edgar Sullens

*Benjamin Franklin Sullens (aka Ben) is the son of Peter Washington Green Sullens & Sarah Ann Johnston. He was born Jan. 3, 1853 in Cole CO, Brazito, MO. Ben died Oct. 27, 1920 in Baxter CO, Arkana, AR.

*Malinda Alice Sullivan is the daughter of Joseph Seberry Sullivan & Julina Jane Newton. She was born Apr. 9, 1854 in Morgan CO, Barnett, MO. She died Oct. 6, 1894 in Carroll CO, Eureka Springs, AR.

photo of Malinda Alice Sullivan Sullens

Mary Katherine Rush & Norman Donald Rush

Mary Katherine Rush & Norman Donald Rush were married Sep. 13, 1946 in Chautauqua CO, Sedan, KS. Together they had 2 children.

1. Bobbie Sue Rush
2. Billie K. Rush

*Mary Katherine Rush (aka: Katherine) is the 10th child born to William Edgar Rush & Laura Alice Sullens. She was born Sep. 15, 1927 in Jackson CO, Kansas City, MO. She died July 9, 1994 in Chautauqua CO, Sedan, KS.

*Norman Donald Rush (aka: Chick) is the son of Leo H. Rush & Lonnie V. Evans. He was born Feb. 17, 1924 in Chautauqua CO, Sedan, KS. He died Dec. 1, 1999 in Oxford, KS (Riverview Manor).

1st photo is Chick Rush &
Mary Catherine Rush

2nd photo is one of Mary Catherine's paintings that she initials "KR!"

Nora Alice Rush & John Paul Von Cannon


Nora Alice Rush married John Paul Von Cannon December 25, 1945. Together they had 4 children.

1. John Von Cannon
2. Joan Alice Von Cannon
3. Jack Larue Von Cannon
4. Judy Dean Von Cannon

*Nora Alice Rush (aka: Alice) is the oldest child of William Edgar Rush & Laura Alice Sullens, born May 8, 1913
in Jackson CO, Kansas City, MO. She died Jan. 30, 2007 in Pontotoc CO, Ada, OK.

*John Paul Von Cannon was born July 12, 1911. He died Feb. 12, 1983 in Chautauqua CO, Cedar Vale, KS.


1st photo John & Alice

2nd photo John & Alice

3rd photo Clarence Vernon & Nora Alice with parents William Edgar Rush & Laura Alice Sullens


Oliver Earl Rush & Ruth Marie Blackburn

Oliver Earl Rush married Ruth Marie Blackburn June 30, 1939 in Boone CO, Columbia, MO. Together they have 3 children.

1. Richard Glenn Rush
2. Gwenn Rush
3. Mary Ann Rush

*Oliver Earl Rush (aka: Earl) is the twin of William Ernest Rush. They were the 1st set of twins born to William Edgar Rush and Laura Alice Sullens. The two were born Nov. 2, 1919 in Montgomery CO,
Coffeyville, KS. Earl died May 27, 1992 in Tulsa CO, Jenks, OK.


*Ruth Marie Blackburn is the daughter of Jack Robert Blackburn & Allie Mae Davis. She was born Feb. 15, 1922. She died June 2, 1999 in Tulsa CO, Jenks, OK.



1st Photois Earl with brothers,
Howard C Rush & Clarence Vernon Rush.
Taken after their Mother's funeral, October 12, 1963


2nd photo is Earl & Bill with their Grandfather, Oliver Stout Rush


3rd photo is Bill & Earl (Earl is on
the right)

Laura Alice Sullens & William Edgar Rush

William married Laura on July 27, 1912 in Jackson CO, Kansas City, MO.

Together they had 12 children. Including 3 sets of twins.

4. William Ernest Rush
9. Louis Edgar Rush
12. Beatrice LaVerne Rush

*William Edgar Rush is the son of Oliver Stout Rush & Mary Delbray Winters. He was born on September 20, 1886 in Cole CO, Jefferson City, MO. He died January 11, 1931 in Cole CO, Marion TWP, Jefferson City, MO.

*Laura Alice Sullens is the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Sullens & Malinda Alice Sullivan. She was born on March 18,
1888 in Carroll CO, Eureka Springs, AR. She died October 8th 1963 in Jackson CO, Kansas City,
MO.



1st photo Laura Alice Sullens & William Edgar Rush

2nd photo 1914 Kansas City, MO (14th & Baltimore) - Oliver Stout Rush (sitting) & Oliver's sons, William Edgar, Lewis Shelby & Oscar Cowden Rush

3rd photo Laura Alice Sullens