Henry Rush was born December 23, 1774. He married Ann Huber August 18, 1795. They had four known children between 1800 and 1806.
In 1824 Henry bought the 28 acre Rees farm and improvements at a Sheriff's sale. Sometime shortly thereafter Henry built the original foundation and portion of the farmhouse that still stands to this day. Henry sold the property to Martin Groff in 1835.
Henry was a justice of the peace and a well respected citizen. He died May 28, 1848 and was buried in the Rush Family Graveyard.
