Page 621 Jerome W. Rush, farmer and stock dealer, sec 22 P.O. Perry. Mr. R was born in ross county, OH in 1827, and is a son of John W and Sarah (Brown) Rush, the former a native of Virginia, and of german descent, the latter of Maryland, and of english descent. He attended schools in the log school-houses of this county, and the Mt. Sterling high school for two terms. In 1852, Oct. 12, he was married to Nancy C. yates, of the the 5 children which have blessed their union, all are living. Both he and his wife are members of the M. E. church. He came to Pike county in 1837, and located on sec. 36. he is now engaged as stock raiser and stock dealer and owns 400 acres of land, all but 80 acres of which is prairie. He keeps a deer park, in which he at times has as many as 20 deer. Page 833 W. F. White, merchant, Barry, Ill is the son of Thomas and Esther (Watson) white, natives of Scotland; with their family they emigrated to this country in 1850 and located in quincy; thence they moved to Barry, on a farm. They were the parents of 12 children, 11 boys and 1 girl, of which W. F. was the seventh son, being about 15 years of age when he came to this city. In his early life he learned the carpenter's trade and superintended the building of many fine houses in the neighborhood, and by strict perservance and economy, in 1857 he embarked in the mercantile business, of which he has stood at the head (firm of W. F. White & Brother) for 23 years; was a large operator in grain and pork packing till within the last three years; is now engaged in mercantile business, - dry goods, boots and shoes, hardward and agricultural implements, and doing a good business. He also holds an interest in the Opera House, which was commenced by his energy, also interested in many building and dwellings, etc. in the city. He has also held some very prominent positions before the people, as city Treasurer and Alderman; has served the township as Supervisor for several years, with great credit and honor. Is a prominent Free-mason, in which order he has held many offices of prominence; is now. M.E. Scripd of barry Chapter No. 88, R. A. M.; is an unflinching Democrat in politics, and now a prominent candidate before the people for the nomination of Circuit Clerk of Pike County. He was married in 1862 to Miss Mary A. Rush, daugher of Josiah Rush, and they had had two childrem, Caroline and William A. caroline died in 1864 aged 15 months. His wife Mary died in 1866, aged 33 years. Sunne2233@aol.com wrote: > Please look up: > > Josiah RUSH 621 > John W. Rush 833 > > Thanks, > Jan