John Rushworth was baptised 18 Dec 1735 at St George, Saham Toney, Norfolk. He was the son of Daniel Rushworth and Abigail Taylor. [1]
He was educated at Rugby School. His father wanted him to study at Oxford but he preferred to go into trade.
He married Sarah Woodfield 15 May 1759 in Banbury.[2]
He passed away in 1814. His wife predeceased him.
In his Will, dated 8 Mar 1809, John Rushworth of Banbury, Oxfordshire, mentions
Richard Hayden of Banbury, Oxford, Banker, the nephew of my late wife.
John Hayden of Banbury, Oxford, Banker, another nephew of my late wife.
Their sister Mary the wife of Oliver Aplin of Charlbury, Oxford, Gent.
Their sister Caroline the wife of William Batley of Blackheath, Kent.
Christian Lucas another niece of my late wife.
Cousins Frances Rushworth, Louisa Rushworth of Bridgewater Square, Barbican London.
Henry Rushworth Wooley of Lutterworth, Leicester, clerk.
Charity school called Blue Coat School in Banbury.
Ratcliff Infirmary in Oxford.
Society for promoting Christian Knowledge.
Cousin Ann Loveday daughter of my late friend John Loveday Esq.
Servant Edward Cox.
Godson William Loveday.
Servant Elizabeth.
and others (it was a long a difficult to read will).
Probate 23 Jul 1814.[3]
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