Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....Rue, S. S.
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by 
J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
Bristol Township


S. S. RUE undertaker, P.O. Bristol, was born in 
Newportville, May 10, 1828, and is a son of Lewis and Ann 
(Stackhouse) Rue, natives of Bucks county and of English and 
French origin.  His mother was a member of the Society of 
Friends.  His father was a harness-maker and trimmer by 
occupation.  His family consisted of four sons and two 
daughters, all now living and in prosperous circumstances.  
Mr. Rue was reared in this county, attending the school at 
Newportville.  He learned the carpenter's and 
cabinet-maker's trade, serving five years' apprenticeship.  
In 1850 he came to Bristol and embarked in business with 
David Swain, and after the death of the latter continued the 
business himself.  In 1852 he was married in Bristol to 
Elizabeth, daughter of John Martin.  She is of Irish and 
English origin.  Their children are:  Harvey S., now married 
and living in Bristol, who was born in 1855, and is now in 
business with his father; Sarah Ann, wife of Lewis Hall; and 
Eva, the wife of William Downing.  Mrs. Rue died in 1881.  
Mr. Rue is a member of the Presbyterian church.  He is a 
republican and served six years as a member of the town 
council of Bristol.  He is a member of the Independent Order 
of Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, and the Red Men.