Samuel Sr RUSHTON
In reference to son Samuel in Westchester Township Book, it says
came from New York State.
No doubt referring to origin.
Also in the Book is found the entire family.
In records found both Ann & Nancy come up.
Father:Samuel Rushton
Mother:Ann Palmer
Found library--N.S. Vital Stats
have copy of death record. Also found in Book.
Found in BOOK
found in 1861/71/ census:age stated as 67 in 1871
was not found in 1881, Anne was widow
died between 71 - 81
According to 1891 census all children living said father was born in
Nova Scotia.
Found on fiche copy
Found in BOOK
found in census-1871/81
Found in BOOK
1871 census Cumberland pg.17
shows a Moriah.
marriage record shows as parents of Myriah (Maria)
Found In Book
Found in BOOK
Found in BOOK
ON 1861 CENSUS
1X Male = 40 to 50 yrs
1x Female = 30 to 40 yrs
1x Female = 2 yrs: Elizabeth
1x Male = 4 yrs : John
1x Male = 5 to 10 yrs :David A
2x Females = 10 to 15: Sarah Jerusha
1x Male = 15 to 20 : Samuel
1x Female = 15 to 20
Got copy of death record. States fathers occupation as CHAIR MAKER (Samuel).
Found also in Westchester Township BOOK
Found in BOOK
He married Nancy Ann Agnes Palmer 24 Dec 1794 at River Philip, Cumberland Co., Nova Scotia . Nancy Ann Agnes Palmer was born at New York 1777 .
They were the parents of 11
children:
Cynthia Rushton
born 8 May 1795.
Elijah Rushton
born 21 Apr 1799.
Jane Rushton
born 26 May 1801.
Samuel Jr Rushton
born 30 May 1803.
Ann Rushton
born 10 May 1805.
Grace Rushton
born 28 Nov 1807.
Maria Rushton
born 18 Dec 1809.
Harriet Rushton
born 6 Apr 1812.
Drusilla Rushton
born 14 May 1814.
Alfred Rushton
born 27 Jun 1819.
Mary Rushton
born 10 Apr 1789.
Samuel Sr Rushton died 3 Jul 1857 at Westchester, Cumberland Co., Nova Scotia .
Nancy Ann Agnes Palmer died 10 Jun 1858 at Westchester, Cumberland Co., Nova Scotia .