Kentucky: A History of the State, Battle, Perrin, & Kniffin, 3rd ed., 1886. Monroe County. ISAAC RUSH was born February 29, 1856, in the southern part of Monroe County, Ky., where he grew to manhood and has always resided. His father, Hiram C. Rush, also a native of Monroe County, was born in 1818; was a soldier in the Fifth Kentucky Federal Cavalry, and died in 1863. He was the son of Benjamin Rush, who died in Monroe County. Hiram C. Rush was twice married; first, to Easter Combs, and their offspring are Ezekiel, Mary (Carter) and Daniel H. After the death of his first wife, he married Rutha L., daughter of Thomas Pitcock, of Monroe County (born in 1828), and from their union sprang James T., Isaac, Rebecca A. (Moore), Martha and Rachel (twins). Isaac Rush has secured a business education by his own efforts. In 1880 he commenced merchandising under the firm style of Green & Rush, at Boles, and has been successful in business. He is not connected with any church, but is friendly to all Christian denominations. October 25, 1885, he married Mary E. Crawford, daughter of Isaac Crawford, at Clementsville, Tn. This lady was born November 9, 1862, and is a member of the Christian Church. In politics Mr. Rush is a Republican. Carter Combs Crawford Moore Pitcock Rush = TN http://www.rootsweb.com/~kygenweb/kybiog/monroe/rush.i.txt