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Allen F. Rush (January 3, 1902 – January 1980) was a Michigan politician.

Allen F. Rush
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 71st district
In office
January 11, 1967 – December 31, 1968
Preceded byBruce L. Monks
Succeeded byThomas Guastello
Personal details
Born(1902-01-03)January 3, 1902
Romeo, Michigan
DiedJanuary 1980 (aged 77-78)
Political partyRepublican
Alma materRomeo High School
Michigan State University

Early life and education

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Allen 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

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Rush 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

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In 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

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Rush died in January 1980.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Rush". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d "Legislator Details - Allen F. Rush". Library of Michigan. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
  3. ^ Michigan (1969). Michigan manual. 1967/1968. HathiTrust.