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

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politician.

Early life and education

Allen was born on January 3, 1902, in

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to parents Lee and Mary Rush. Allen graduated from

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and took two courses at

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Career

Rush was a farmer, and a member of the Michigan State Horticultural Society. From 1961 to 1962, Rush served as the delegate to the Michigan constitutional convention from the

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3rd district. On November 8, 1966, Rush was elected to the

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, where he represented the 71st district from January 11, 1967, to December 31, 1968.

Personal life

In 1930, Rushed married Jessie A. Turner. Together, they had one child. Rush was a member of the

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, but ended his membership before being elected to the state legislature. Rush was

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Death

Rush died in January 1980.

References

1902 births 1980 deaths Methodists from Michigan Farmers from Michigan Republican Party members of the Michigan House of Representatives Michigan State University alumni People from Romeo, Michigan Wayne State University Law School alumni Delegates to the 1961–1962 Michigan Constitutional Convention 20th-century Methodists 20th-century members of the Michigan Legislature {{Michigan-MIRepresentative-stub