Allen F. Rush (January 3, 1902 – January 1980) was a Michigan politician.
Allen F. Rush | |
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Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 71st district | |
In office January 11, 1967 – December 31, 1968 | |
Preceded by | Bruce L. Monks |
Succeeded by | Thomas Guastello |
Personal details | |
Born | Romeo, Michigan | January 3, 1902
Died | January 1980 (aged 77-78) |
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | Romeo High School Michigan State University |
Early life and education
editAllen was born on January 3, 1902, in Romeo, Michigan to parents Lee and Mary Rush.[1] Allen graduated from Romeo High School and took two courses at Michigan State University.[2]
Career
editRush was a farmer, and a member of the Michigan State Horticultural Society.[1][3] From 1961 to 1962, Rush served as the delegate to the Michigan constitutional convention from the Macomb County 3rd district.[1] On November 8, 1966, Rush was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, where he represented the 71st district from January 11, 1967, to December 31, 1968.[2]
Personal life
editIn 1930, Rushed married Jessie A. Turner.[1] Together, they had one child. Rush was a member of the Rotary Club, but ended his membership before being elected to the state legislature. Rush was Methodist.[2]
Death
editRush died in January 1980.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Rush". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Legislator Details - Allen F. Rush". Library of Michigan. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
- ^ Michigan (1969). Michigan manual. 1967/1968. HathiTrust.