Rush Nutt | |
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| Born | 1781 Northumberland County, Virginia, United States |
| Died | 1837 |
| Resting place | Longwood |
| Education | University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Planter |
| Spouse | Eliza Ker |
| Children | 7, Haller Nutt |
| Parent(s) | Richard Turner Nutt Elizabeth Rawlings |
| Relatives | David Ker (father in law) |
Rush Nutt (1781–1837) was a Mississippian planter, physician, and scientist. He was the founder of Laurel Hill Plantation and discovered Petit Gulf cotton. He is a former justice of the Jefferson County court in Mississippi.