Saturday, May 7, 2016

My Heroes... Julia Stockton Rush

How fascinating! Julia was the eldest daughter of one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and married, in January 1776, Dr. Benjamin Rush, a doctor and signer. They had 13 children; 4 died in infancy.

Dr. Benjamin Rush's tribute to his wife is something I would wish to aspire to if I married.

A great-grandson lamented the failure to properly document the women for their support and devotion to their husbands and the cause of liberty.

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