This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Rush, Brown, Dimmit Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1562 Message Board Post: Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co. IL, Friday, August 16, 1889 (in part): "Sarah C. Rush (nee Brown) was born in Surrex Co. Delaware, February 1802 and died July 31st 1889. Soon after her birth her father removed with his family to Ohio, where she grew up, and on Oct. 3rd, 1826, was married to John W. Rush, who survives her, being in his ninetieth (90) year, "as sorrowful yet always rejoicing" in a glorious hope of that happy meeting beyond this vale of tears, where they "shall ever be with the Lord." To them were born eleven children, of whom three daughters and four sons are living; one of the daughters is the wife of Rev. J.P. Dimmitt, formerly of the Illinois Conference, but now of the Austin Conf. in Texas. Soon after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Rush emigrated westward stopping some years in Indiana, and then removed to Illinois and settled near Perry, in Pike Co., on the farm where they have lived for fifty years. Mrs. Rush was of Methodist parentage, and from a child was instructed in the holy scriptures and was taught the doctrines and usages of the Methodist Episcopal church, all of which she dearly loved. In Aug.1817 she sought and obtained the religion of Christ, and joined the church, and all through her subsequent life was a devout christian, exhibiting in her daily walk the power and beauty of the gospel of Christ. The last four months of her life was characterized by her bodily sufferings, while her mind was clear to the last. She spoke loving words of counsel to her aged companion and devoted children, commending them to the grace of God, bidding them all to meet her in heaven; likewise she spoke to all her friends who came in to see her. Thus she finished her work on earth, and in holy triumph fell asleep in Jesus. The funeral services were held at the family residence, conducted by the writer, assisted by Rev. J.F. Wohlforth, who offered prayer and by Rev. J.B. Wade the pastor, who read the scriptures."