Descendants of Sarah GRIMWOOD & Samuel RUSH c1790 Hitcham Suffolk, England

+ 2 M i. Samuel Rush was born before 20 May 1770 in Offton, Suffolk, England,^¹ was christened on 20 May 1770 in Offton, Suffolk, England,^¹ died before 8 May 1831 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^² and was buried on 8 May 1831 in Hornchurch, Essex, England.^²

Second Generation

2. Samuel Rush was born before 20 May 1770 in Offton, Suffolk, England,^¹ was christened on 20 May 1770 in Offton, Suffolk, England,^¹ died before 8 May 1831 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^² and was buried on 8 May 1831 in Hornchurch, Essex, England.^²

General Notes: Samuel MAY be the son of James Rush & Elizabeth ?, born in Offton, Suffolk in 1771.
Deduced because:
1)This is the only baptism I can find in the area at the correct time
2) Samuel named His eldest son James and second daughter Elizabeth
There were two possible first marriages for him, Grace Hollocks and Sarah Cadge (wd) but these need further investigation.

Notes from Mark Grimwood:
The Rush Grimwood name arose because one Sarah Grimwood (b.Hitcham ca.1790/91) had 7 illegitimate children with one Samuel Rush (four in/around Hitcham and 3 in Hornchurch)between 1811/12 and 1829. Because they were illegitimate,the children had to take the mother's surname (Grimwood),( no baptisms yet found to substanciate this)
HOWEVER, as was common at the time, the children were given the father's surname as a "middle" name that became aheritable pseudo-surname.
this would make them all Rush-Grimwood.
However, very strong indirect evidence as follows that 1] this is the origin of the RG name and 2] the"Samuel" that is referred to as father at baptisms and marriages is the same "Samuel Rush" buried in Hornchurch in 1831:

Samuel married Sarah Grimwood on 18 Nov 1830 in Hitcham, Suffolk, England.³ Sarah was born about 1791 in Hitcham, Suffolk, England, died before 21 Jun 1874 in Hornchurch, Essex, England, and was buried on 21 Jun 1874 in Hornchurch, Essex, England.^²

Marriage Notes: Samuel Rush, widower and Sarah Grimwood, sp
Witnesses: Joseph Clay and Thomas Lister[perhaps Samuel could not marry Sarah until his first wifedied, hence the first 7 children being born before themarriage]

+ 3 M i. James Rush Grimwood was born about 1812 in Hitcham, Suffolk, England?, died before 27 Apr 1882 in Hornchurch, Essex, England, and was buried on 27 Apr 1882 in Hornchurch, Essex, England.

+ 4 M ii. Samuel Rush Grimwood was born about 1813 in Hitcham, Suffolk, England^⁴ and died between Jul and Sep 1882 in Romford District, Essex, England.^⁵

5 F iii. Sarah Rush Grimwood was born about 1814 in Hadleigh, Suffolk, England^⁴ and died after 1871.

Sarah married Joseph William Gooch, son of George Gooch, on 22 Nov 1840 in Hornchurch, Essex, England.² Joseph was born about 1814 and died between 1851 and 1871.

Marriage Notes: Joseph Gooch, full age, bach, labourer of Hornchurch, son of George Gooch, publican and Sarah Rush Grimwood, full age, sp dau of Samuel Grimwood, blacksmith. Witnesses: Samuel Rush Grimwood and Sarah Grimwood

6 F iv. Elizabeth Rush Grimwood was born about 1819 in Hitcham, Suffolk, England^⁴ and died after 1871.

Elizabeth married Peter Bland, son of Robert Bland, on 26 Nov 1842 in Hornchurch, Essex, England.².^,6 Peter was born about 1819 in Hornchurch, Essex, England and died between 1851 and 1861.

Marriage Notes: Peter Bland, full age, bachelor, labourer of Hornchurch,son of Robert Bland, labourer and Elizabeth Rush Grimwood, full age, spinster of Hornchurch, daughter of Samuel GRIMWOOD, labourer.
Witnesses: John Dolby and Louisa Rush Grimwood. NOTE: on the certificate in the brides signature is "The mark of Louisa Rush Grimwood", presumably a transcription error

• Census 1851: aged 32, iron founders labourer, Butts Close, 30 Mar 1851, Hornchurch, Essex, England.

+ 7 F v. Jane Rush Grimwood was born on 27 Feb 1822 in Hornchurch, Essex, England (as RUSH),^⁴ was christened on 15 May 1825 in Hornchurch, Essex, England (as RUSH),^² and died after 1871.

8 F vi. Louisa Rush Grimwood was born on 12 Apr 1825 in Hornchurch, Essex, England (as RUSH),^² was christened on 15 May 1825 in Hornchurch, Essex, England (as RUSH),^² and died after 1847. Another name for Louisa was Louisa Rush.

Louisa married Thomas Frederick Taylor, son of John Taylor, on 7 Nov 1847 in Parish Church, West Ham, London, England.⁷ Thomas was born before 1826 and died after 1847.

Marriage Notes: Thomas Frederick Taylor, full age bachelor, labourer of West Ham, son of John Taylor, brewer and Louisa Rush Grimwood, full age, spinster of West Ham, daughter of Samuel RUSH, blacksmith
Witnesses: Susannah Rush Grimwood & Richard Golledge

+ 9 F vii. Susannah Rush Grimwood was born on 9 Feb 1829 in Hornchurch, Essex, England (as RUSH),^² was christened on 22 Mar 1829 in Hornchurch, Essex, England (as RUSH),^² and died after 1861.

Third Generation

3. James Rush Grimwood was born about 1812 in Hitcham, Suffolk, England?, died before 27 Apr 1882 in Hornchurch, Essex, England, and was buried on 27 Apr 1882 in Hornchurch, Essex, England.

General Notes: Notes from Mark Grimwood:James most consistently uses the “correct” RG (or G) formatin the earlier years on censuses and at baptisms ofchildren, from 1834 up to ca. 1851. Then uses Rush on 1861census (although RG on 1871) and is buried under name Rush(also death registered as Rush) in 1882.

• Census 1881: aged 70 Gardener (Rush, with Daughter Sarah Meloy), 3 Apr 1881.

James married Sarah West on 6 Jul 1834 in Hornchurch, Essex, England.² Sarah was born on 29 Jul 1810 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^² died before 19 Mar 1865 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^² and was buried on 19 Mar 1865 in Hornchurch, Essex, England.^²

Marriage Notes: James GRIMWOOD, bachelor & Sarah WEST, spinster by Banns
Witnesses: Mary Ann Peters & Joseph Cressey
Married as Grimwood

+ 10 M i. James Rush Grimwood was born on 28 Oct 1834 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^² was christened on 23 Nov 1834 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^² died on 27 Apr 1895 in Whitechapel Union Infirmary, London, England^⁸ aged 60, and was buried after 27 Apr 1895 in Whitechapel District, London, England.^⁸

11 M ii. George Rush Grimwood was born on 7 Apr 1836 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^² was christened on 6 May 1836 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^² died before 3 Sep 1840 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^² and was buried on 3 Sep 1840 in Hornchurch, Essex, England.^²

12 F iii. Charlotte Rush Grimwood was born on 8 Apr 1838 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^² was christened on 26 Aug 1838 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^² died before 9 Mar 1842 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^² and was buried on 9 Mar 1842 in Hornchurch, Essex, England.^²

13 F iv. Emma Rush Grimwood was born on 15 Feb 1840 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^² was christened on 15 Mar 1840 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^² died before 28 Dec 1856 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^² and was buried on 28 Dec 1856 in Hornchurch, Essex, England.^²

+ 14 F v. Maria Rush Grimwood was born on 4 Oct 1842 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^² was christened on 6 Nov 1842 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^² died before 26 Feb 1865 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^² and was buried on 26 Feb 1865 in Hornchurch, Essex, England.^²

15 F vi. Charlotte Rush Grimwood was born on 8 Apr 1844 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^² was christened on 12 May 1844 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^² and died after 1871.

Charlotte married Joseph Cornell on 10 Jan 1869 in St Thomas, Stepney, London, England.⁹ Joseph was born about 1843 in Upminster, Essex, England and died after 1871.

Marriage Notes: Joseph Cornell, full age, bach, labourer of Stepney, son of JamesCornell, labourer & Charlotte Rush Grimwood, full age, sp of Stepney, dau of James Rush Grimwood, gardener
Witnesses: Benjamin Whitby & Susannah ?

16 M vii. George Rush Grimwood was born on 24 Aug 1845 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^² was christened on 21 Sep 1845 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^² and died after 1873.

17 M viii. Samuel Rush Grimwood was born on 24 Feb 1847 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^² was christened on 4 Apr 1847 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^² died before 27 Dec 1876 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^² and was buried on 27 Dec 1876 in Hornchurch, Essex, England.^²

+ 18 F ix. Sarah Rush Grimwood was born on 7 Feb 1849 in Hornchurch, Essex, England^² and died after 1871.

19 M x. William Grimwood was born about Dec 1850 in Hornchurch, Essex, England and died after 1851.

4. Samuel Rush Grimwood was born about 1813 in Hitcham, Suffolk, England^⁴ and died between Jul and Sep 1882 in Romford District, Essex, England.^⁵ Another name for Samuel was Samuel Grimwood Rush.

General Notes: After his marriage (as Grimwood), Samuel and family seem tohave adopted the surname Rush. In 1871 he and Harriet useGrimwood RushSamuel is a Rush when still living with his mother Sarah in1841 and also Rush when he has his own family in 1851 and1861, but he then uses GR for whole family on 1871 censusand is buried and death registered under GR in 1882.However, between ca. 1847 and 1854 he baptises and burieshis children under RG and G names. He then baptisesdaughter Eliza under Rush only name in 1855. In the 1870s,his children are married and buried under the GR name.
There is probably another daughter, Harriet Rush Grimwood,bn Q3 1853 and died Q3 1854

• Census 1871: aged 56 ag lab (Rush), Melms Yard Cott, 2 Apr 1871, Hornchurch, Essex, England.

Samuel married Harriet Cliff on 20 Apr 1845 in West Ham District, Essex, England. Harriet was born about 1825 in Barking, Essex, England and died after 1881.

Marriage Notes: A Samuel Grimwood married Harriet Cliff 20/4/1844 West Ham,father Samuel. I do not know where this came from (Samuel's father would probably be Samuel Rush)

20 M i. William Grimwood was born on 6 Mar 1846 in Hornchurch, Essex, England (as RUSH),^{²^,10} was christened on 7 Mar 1846 in Hornchurch, Essex, England (as RUSH),^² died before 1 Sep 1850 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^² and was buried on 1 Sep 1850 in Hornchurch, Essex, England.^² Another name for William was William Rush.

+ 21 M ii. Samuel Rush Grimwood was born on 28 Nov 1847 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^{²^,10} was christened on 30 Nov 1847 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^² and died in Oct-Dec 1876 in Romford District, Essex, England, aged 29 {as RUSH} aged 28.

22 M iii. George Grimwood was born on 5 Jul 1851 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^{²^,10} was christened on 3 Aug 1851 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^² and died on an unknown date. Another name for George was George Rush.

23 F iv. Harriet Rush Grimwood was born on 4 Aug 1853 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^² was christened on 4 Sep 1853 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^² died before 3 Sep 1854 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^² and was buried on 3 Sep 1854 in Hornchurch, Essex, England.^² Another name for Harriet was Harriet Rush.

24 F v. Eliza Elizabeth Rush was born on 26 Aug 1855 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^² was christened on 23 Sep 1855 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^² and died on an unknown date.

7. Jane Rush Grimwood was born on 27 Feb 1822 in Hornchurch, Essex, England (as RUSH),^⁴ was christened on 15 May 1825 in Hornchurch, Essex, England (as RUSH),^² and died after 1871. Another name for Jane was Jane Rush.

Jane married William Burrell on 10 Nov 1844 in Dagenham, Essex, England.⁷ William was born about 1823 in Hornchurch, Essex, England^⁴ and died after 1871.

Marriage Notes: William Burrel full age bachelor, labourer of Dagenham son of Samuel Burrel labourer and Jane Rush Grimwood, full age spinster of Dagenham daughter of Samuel GRIMWOOD blacksmith
Witnesses: James Cooper, Caroline Hardcastle

25 M i. William Grimwood ¹¹ was born on 8 Aug 1842 in Hornchurch, Essex, England and died on an unknown date.

9. Susannah Rush Grimwood was born on 9 Feb 1829 in Hornchurch, Essex, England (as RUSH),^² was christened on 22 Mar 1829 in Hornchurch, Essex, England (as RUSH),^² and died after 1861.

• Census 1851: aged 22 (Rush) with Mother & Her Sister Elizabeth Bland And daughter, 30 Mar 1851.

• Census 1861: aged 32, um servant (Rush) with Sister Elizabeth Bland And Her Two, 7 Apr 1861.

26 F i. Jane Sumers Rush was born before 18 Nov 1849 in Hornchurch, Essex, England, was christened on 18 Nov 1849 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^² and died after 1861.

27 M ii. Joseph Rush was born on 24 Dec 1854 in Hornchurch, Essex, England and was christened on 6 Sep 1855 in Hornchurch, Essex, England.^²

28 M iii. John William Rush was born on 7 Apr 1859 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^² was christened on 15 Apr 1859 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^² and died after 1871.

Fourth Generation

10. James Rush Grimwood was born on 28 Oct 1834 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^² was christened on 23 Nov 1834 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^² died on 27 Apr 1895 in Whitechapel Union Infirmary, London, England^⁸ aged 60, and was buried after 27 Apr 1895 in Whitechapel District, London, England.^⁸

General Notes: refered to as Henry James on at least two of his childrensmarriage certs

cause of death "morbus Cordis"

James married Eliza Ann Calver, daughter of James Calver and Eliza Edwards, before 1876. Eliza was born on 6 Aug 1852 in 11 Wrighton Terr, Stepney, London, England^¹² and died on 10 Jan 1933 in West Ham, Essex, England aged 80.

Marriage Notes: Eliza Carver is given as the mother of Albert Edward. It isnot known if these two actually married

• Census 1911: aged 58 wid Housekeeper with daughter Florence Chamberlin, 2 Apr 1911.

+ 29 M i. Henry James Grimwood was born on 6 Dec 1876 in 262 Oxford St, Mile End Old Town, London, England,^¹³ was christened on 31 Aug 1881 in Christchurch, Jamaica St, Tower Hamlets, London, England,^¹⁴ and died in 1950 in Portsmouth District, England aged 74.

30 F ii. Florence Kate Grimwood was born on 15 Jul 1879 in 32 Foundry? Pl, Mile End, London, England, was christened on 31 Aug 1881 in Christchurch, Jamaica St, Tower Hamlets, London, England,^¹⁴ and died after 1911.

Florence married Albert Edward Chamberlain, son of Henry James Chamberlain, on 18 Sep 1897 in St Paul, Old Ford, London, England.⁹ Albert was born about 1877 in Mile End Old Town, London, England and died after 1911.

Marriage Notes: Arthur Edward Chamberlain, age 19, bach, brushmaker of Old Ford, son of Henry James Chamberlain, carpenter & Florence Kate Grimwood, age19, sp of Old Ford, dau of Henry James (sic) Grimwood, labourer.
Witnesses: John Matthew Clark & Ann Adelaide Deamer?

+ 31 M iii. Walter Rush Grimwood ¹² was born on 19 Aug 1881 in 32 Ely Terrace, Mile End Old Town, London, England,^¹² was christened on 31 Aug 1881 in Christchurch, Jamaica St, Tower Hamlets, London, England,^¹⁴ and died after 1912.

32 M iv. Herbert William Grimwood was born in Jan-Mar 1885 in Mile End District, London, England^¹⁰ and died in Oct-Dec 1887 in Mile End District, London, England, aged 2^¹⁰ aged 2.

+ 33 M v. Albert Edward Grimwood ¹² was born on 29 Jul 1887 in 117 Grove Blds, Mile End, London, England,^¹⁴ was christened on 17 Aug 1887 in Christchurch, Jamaica St, Tower Hamlets, London, England,^¹⁴ and died after 1919 in [Last Known Child Born].

34 F vi. Ethel Maud Grimwood ¹² was born on 27 Sep 1889 in 152 Hartford St, Mile End, London, England,^¹⁴ was christened on 23 Oct 1889 in Christchurch, Jamaica St, Tower Hamlets, London, England,^¹⁴ and died after 1913 in [Date Of Marriage].

Ethel married William H Argent between Apr and Jun 1913 in Bedwellty District, Wales. William died after 1913.

14. Maria Rush Grimwood was born on 4 Oct 1842 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^² was christened on 6 Nov 1842 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^² died before 26 Feb 1865 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^² and was buried on 26 Feb 1865 in Hornchurch, Essex, England.^²

35 M i. William Rush Grimwood was born between Oct and Dec 1859 in Romford District, Essex, England,^² was christened on 21 Nov 1861 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^² and died after 1871.

36 M ii. James Grimwood was born on 24 Jul 1861 in Union House, Romford, Essex, England and died on an unknown date.

37 M iii. Walter John Grimwood was born on 28 Apr 1864 in Union House, Romford, Essex, England and died between Jan and Mar 1865 in Romford District, Essex, England.

18. Sarah Rush Grimwood was born on 7 Feb 1849 in Hornchurch, Essex, England^² and died after 1871.

38 F i. Sarah Kate Rush Grimwood was born on 26 Jan 1867 in Upminster, Essex, England^¹¹ and died after 1871.

39 F ii. Ellen Rush Grimwood was born about 1869 in Rainham, Essex, England and died after 1871.

21. Samuel Rush Grimwood was born on 28 Nov 1847 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^{²^,10} was christened on 30 Nov 1847 in Hornchurch, Essex, England,^² and died in Oct-Dec 1876 in Romford District, Essex, England, aged 29 {as RUSH} aged 28. Another name for Samuel was Samuel Grimwood Rush.

• Census 1851: aged 3, as RUSH, Billett Lane, 30 Mar 1851, Hornchurch, Essex, England.

• Census 1861: aged 13, as RUSH, Cage Lane, 7 Apr 1861, Hornchurch, Essex, England.

• Census 1871: aged 23, as Grimwood-Rush, railway labourer, Melms yard Cott,, 2 Apr 1871, Hornchurch, Essex, England.

Samuel married Fanny Robinson in Apr-Jun 1873 in Mile End District, London, England. Fanny died after 1876.

• Census 1851: aged 3, as RUSH, Billet Lane, 30 Mar 1851, Hornchurch, Essex, England.

40 F i. Louisa Harriet Grimwood Rush was born in Oct-Dec 1876 in Marylebone District, London, England^¹⁰ and died in Jan-Mar 1877 in Romford District, Essex, England.^¹⁰

Fifth Generation

29. Henry James Grimwood was born on 6 Dec 1876 in 262 Oxford St, Mile End Old Town, London, England,^¹³ was christened on 31 Aug 1881 in Christchurch, Jamaica St, Tower Hamlets, London, England,^¹⁴ and died in 1950 in Portsmouth District, England aged 74.

• Census 1911: aged 35, postman, 2 Apr 1911, 80 Wickersley Rd, Battersea, London, England.

Henry married Sarah Meloy, daughter of John Meloy, on 31 Jul 1898 in Christchurch, Stepney, London, England.⁹ Sarah was born about 1878 in Acton, London, England and died after 1911.

Marriage Notes: Henry James Grimwood, 21, bach, carpenter of 89 Hannibal Rd, son of James Rush Grimwood (decd), drayman & Susan Meloy, 20, sp of 106 Wellarley St, dau of John Meloy, labourer.
Witnesses: Walter Rush Grimwood, Ethel Maud Grimwood & Eliza Ann Grimwood

• Census 1911: aged 33, 2 Apr 1911, 80 Wickersley Rd, Battersea, London, England.

41 F i. Ethel May Grimwood was born between Jan and Mar 1899 in Gosport, Hampshire, England^¹⁵ and died after 1911.

42 F ii. Amy Blanche Grimwood was born between Jan and Mar 1900 in Romford, Essex, England^¹⁶ and died after 1911.

43 F iii. Sarah Emma Grimwood was born between Jan and Mar 1902 in Romford, Essex, England, was christened on 24 Jan 1904 in St Stephen, Battersea Bridge Rd, London, England,^¹⁴ and died after 1911.

44 M iv. James Rush Grimwood was born before 24 Jan 1904 in 471 Battersea Park Rd, Battersea, London, England,^¹⁴ was christened on 24 Jan 1904 in St Stephen, Battersea Bridge Rd, London, England,^¹⁴ and died after 1911.

45 F v. Ruby Florence Grimwood was born between Oct and Dec 1905 in Battersea, London, England and died after 1911.

Henry next married Madelina Blanche Wheeler on 30 Oct 1915 in St Gabriel, Pimlico, London, England.¹⁷ Madelina was born circa 1872 and died in 1949 in Portsmouth District, England, aged 78 aged about 77.

31. Walter Rush Grimwood ¹² was born on 19 Aug 1881 in 32 Ely Terrace, Mile End Old Town, London, England,^¹² was christened on 31 Aug 1881 in Christchurch, Jamaica St, Tower Hamlets, London, England,^¹⁴ and died after 1912.

General Notes: Walter (31, labourer), Clara (32) Winifred (7) and James (5) all emigrated to Canada, leaving on 18 May 1912 on the "SS Canada" for Quebec, Canada

Walter married Clara Emma Keefe on 8 Mar 1903 in St Peter, London Docks, London, England.⁹ Clara was born about 1881 in Wapping, London, England and died after 1912.

Marriage Notes: Walter Rush Grimwood, 21, bach, cooper?, 2 Chondle St, son of Henry James Grimwood, labourerClara Emma Keeffe, 23, sp, packer of 1 Wallstone, dauWilliam Patrick Keeffe, sailor
Witnesses: H J Grimwood & Annie Coakley

48 M i. Walter William Grimwood was born on 28 Aug 1903 in 3 Mercers St, Shadwell, London, England,^¹⁴ was christened on 13 Sep 1903 in St Paul, Shadwell, London, England,^¹⁴ and died between Oct and Dec 1903 in Stepney District, London, England.

49 F ii. Winifred Ethel Grimwood was born on 22 Jan 1905 in 141 Royal Mint Sq, Stepney, London, England,^¹⁴ was christened on 12 Jul 1905 in St Paul, Dock St, London, England,^¹⁴ and died after 1912 in [Date Of Emigration].

50 M iii. James Patrick Grimwood was born between Jan and Mar 1907 in Stepney, London, England and died after 1912 in [Date Of Emigration].

33. Albert Edward Grimwood ¹² was born on 29 Jul 1887 in 117 Grove Blds, Mile End, London, England,^¹⁴ was christened on 17 Aug 1887 in Christchurch, Jamaica St, Tower Hamlets, London, England,^¹⁴ and died after 1919 in [Last Known Child Born].

Albert married Alice Maud Merrells, daughter of Harry George Merrells and Elizabeth Sanderson, on 1 Aug 1910 in Upton Park, Essex, England. Alice was born in 1880 in Plumstead, Kent, England and died after 1919 in [Last Known Child Born].

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