Edgar Davin rushing was the first of Joel Rushing's children born in Tennessee. He married Emma J. Welch, daughter of Elijah W. Welch and Tempy Alice Rushing, license, January 3, 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Both are buried at Bear Creek Cemetery, Decatur Co., TN. Emma's grave is marked by a polished but uncarved piece of marble adjacent to Edgar's grave.