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Re RUSH - I am researching descendants of Sir Thomas Rush of Sudbourne, Suffolk (c.1487-1537). These include a RUSH family who settled in Boreham and another that settled in Eye, from which latter 2 sons (Anthony and Francis) joined The Earl of Essex's "expedition" to Ireland. Anthony was killed in 1599 at the battle of Moyrie Pass and Francis was knighted in Maryborough (now Port Laoise) and granted lands as part of Elizabeth I's plantation policy.
Also researching descendants of William Rush, a cutler, of Colchester (c.1589-1641). His family, principally his grandson Samuel Rush of Southwark, Benhall and Great Gedham (1669-1724/5) became wealthy vinegar distillers. Sir William Beaumarice Rush (1750-1833) was an owner of vast estates in Suffolk, Essex and London.
Re HICKS - a Samuel Rush (died 1783 approx) married a Henrietta Maria Hickes.
Re CLARKE - is this the family of the Revd. Edward Daniel Clarke???