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Aliol or Abel or ?? Cushman born Ohio abt 1826

PWCUSHMAN — 2009-09-09 19:13:30Z

I am trying to trace GGGF listed on 1850 Census in Nashville, TN as Aliol Cushman b 1826 Ohio, working in Nashville as a cigar maker. Married Elizabeth Bryant of Virginia with son William A. Cushman b 1849 in TN. I find his death in Christian County, KY in 1856 listed as Abel Cashman b abt 1827 Ohio, cigar maker, of consumption. Death record lists Wm H. Cashman as father. Elizabeth Bryant Cushman and son William A. Cushman appear on 1860 census in Christian County, Ky. Anyone with info on possible origins and correct name of "Aliol" or "Abel" Cushman please respond.

Re: Cushman in upstate NY (Rome area)

fountlg — 2009-09-02 19:04:15Z

My grandmother was Lena Mae White(mom's mom). I know it's been awhile, but if you have information on her I would appreciate it.

Thanks,
Nichol Fountaine

Re: Cushman geneolgy

motet2007 — 2009-07-16 03:37:21Z

I would like to say the cushmans in Indiana seem to all be very tall and having big foreheads and large boned with degrees in engineering. Like I said before I saw a picture from the famous womens museum in Florida of that famous Cushman actress. She also has a large broad face and large forehead. There are resemblances.

Re: Cushman geneolgy

bobrwcush — 2009-07-12 22:08:39Z

Linda: See Cushman Genealogy at: http://web.me.com/cushgen/Cushman_Gen_site/Home_Page.html

and at: http://web.me.com/cushgen/Descendants/fh_toc.htm

Robert Cushman
CushmanDNA@aol.com

Re: Cushman geneolgy

motet2007 — 2009-07-11 08:52:09Z

hey im an indiana cushman yes the cushman didnt make it on the first boat and he also whined all the way ovewr to bradshaw. it in one of those writings by bradshaw whwere cushman is whining im at work also there is a womans museum in florida with a famous female cushman and she looks like me big forehead and all we could be jewish too

Re: John (Jeff) Cushman and daughter Jenette

karenemiller1 — 2009-07-05 17:34:45Z

Thanks for the census tip. I found John Cushman and his wife in Texas in 1930 but hadn't located the family in 1920 - they did get around. I guess the daughter of his first wife remains "missing" for now.

Re: John (Jeff) Cushman and daughter Jenette

bobrwcush — 2009-07-03 17:47:28Z

Karen: I see a Mary C. Cushman in 1920 census or Polk, Arkansas. She was born 1910 Oklahoma. Her parents are listed as John F. Cushman and Norah Cushman. Looks like your John F (Jeff) Cushman moved around a lot.
Also looks like he was in Arkansas at that time.
Try searching for him at: http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=0

Robert Cushman
CushmanDNA@aol.com

John (Jeff) Cushman and daughter Jenette

karenemiller1 — 2009-07-02 02:39:58Z

I'm looking for info about a John F. (was Jeff in 1910 OK census) Cushman whose daughter Jenette (b. 1897) was living with him and his wife Nora in Oklahoma in 1910. Jenette's mother was Ada Hannan, who died in 1899 and was buried in Michigan. John and Nora were living in TX in 1930. Ada Hannan was my ggg-aunt.

Thank you,
Karen Dickerson Miller

Hello.

jessmollen — 2009-06-22 18:44:47Z

Hello I am looking for any information on a Harold Cushman that use to live in the upstate New York area around Richfield Springs Cherry Valley during the late 1980's. If you have any information please email me at ikaporterhouse@yahoo.com

Cyrus Cushman 1811-1887

cvlwbuf — 2009-04-19 14:56:08Z

I photographed headstones at the Cushman Cemetery in Hebron, Jefferson Co., WI. Here is a link to Cyrus Cushman's memorial with a picture of his stone.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=36...

Re: Cushman/Corbett pictures

Cushmandna — 2009-01-04 04:58:34Z

ladyraenlore: Your Mary Cushman, b. in Canada West on 3 Jun 1844 is a direct descendant of Robert Cushman of Kent, b.1577, one of the organizers of the Mayflower voyage to New England. Write me directly if you want details about here line down from Robert of Kent. I also have her siblings, but nothing more.

She was daughter of William Cushman and Delilah C (Ridder) Cushman. She is listed at page 587 of the Henry Wyles Cushman book, A Historical and Biographical Genealogy of the Cushmans: Descendants of Robert Cushman, the Puritan, From the Year 1617 to 1855: Boston: Little, Brown & Co.1855.
and in the Ontario (Canada) Gen Web Census project (1851 census).

Would love to have copies of pic of William Cushman and Cloe Cushman, if you can share them.

Robert Cushman
Cushmandna@aol.com

Re: Cushman/Corbett pictures

ladyravenlore — 2009-01-03 06:01:15Z

My mother's father was Harry Marvin Meech. His parents were Harry Garfield Meech and Frances Nancy Fisher. Frances Fisher's were William Fisher and Mary Cushman. William Fisher was born in NY about 1844 and Mary Cushman was born in Canada on 3 Jun 1844. At some point which I haven't found yet the Cushman's immigrated to Michigan in the Otsego area. I found them in the 1860 census. The Fisher's moved to the Richland area of Michigan somewhere between 1850 and 1860 since they were in NY in the 1850 census and Michigan in 1860. I have a picture of Mary taken in 1906 but do not have a date when she died.

The picture I have of William Cushman and Alice Corbett was taken in 1916. It was taken in a photo studio but I don't know where. It was in amongst a bunch of old family photos.

The picture of Chloe Cushman I figure was taken around 1920 since my g-grandfather Harry Garfield Meech and a young Harry Marvin Meech (my grandfather) are in it with an unknown man. I have these pictures on my computer and can attach them in a e-mail if you think that might help.

Re: Cornelia (CUSHMAN) HART, husband Ira HART, son Charles H. HART / Galen, Wayne Co., NY

tom52572 — 2008-12-17 22:44:55Z

Hello Sally,
Have you made any headway in your search for information on Ira Hart and Cornelia Cushman Hard? I lived in Rose NY for nearly 20 years, and am working on tracking down some other Cushmans. One of which is a child named Cornelia who I cannnot seem to track down. If you are still looking for this line, we may be able to help eachother out some.
Tom

Solomon Cushman Jr and Sr. conn, vt, and ny

tom52572 — 2008-12-17 22:31:37Z

Tacing down a connection from my Cushman line to to a potential side. I'm looking for the descendants of Solomon Cushman Jr. (1775-died potentally after the 1860 census in Floyd NY). have a fairly solid lead but am looking for confrmation. There are some points that are sticking and want resolution. Like i said, this is a side line to my own line. My line is farly well documented to the Mayflower. the potential split being at Solomon Cushman Sr (2/17/1734-2/1814) and his sons. My line going through Job, and the line I am researching potentially going through Solomon Cushman Jr. Need to confirm Solomon Jr's second wife as listed in Henry Wyles Cushman's book. It is somewhat conisstent with census records from 1820-1860. But it is not conisstent wth death recorords. Also need their chldren. Chldren were not listed on the census' until 1850, only counted prior to that. If you are a descendant of Solomon Jr, please contact me. We have made a lot of head way on this in just the last month and with your help we can finalize this by the begining of the new year.

Merry Christmas to you all.
Tom

CUSHMAN Clyde ii 1922-1991

t42Moore — 2008-12-09 17:59:27Z

CUSHMAN Clyde ii 1922-1991

I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records.

This is one of the 198,564 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com If you know more about this person please reply here.

Re: Frank Cushman

kcushman78 — 2008-11-27 20:55:23Z

Hi Terry,

I'm not sure if we've shared information yet, or exactly where we left off, but I do have some info on Joseph Cushman and his father Franklin. My line comes from Joseph's brother, Charles. Please feel free to contact me at kcushman78@att.net

Thanks,
Kevin

Re: Frank Cushman

kcushman78 — 2008-11-27 20:53:06Z

Hello Richard,

We'd really like pictures of your Franklin Cushman. The ones I have come across bear a striking resemblance to my older brother. Please feel free to email me at kcushman78@at.net

Thanks

Re: Cushman in upstate NY (Rome area)

heidicrawley — 2008-11-20 13:15:20Z

I'd love to have a copy of what you have when you get a chance. My e-mail is hacrawley@gmail.com. We also just recently moved so I know how it is to not have your genealogy files at your finger tips! I look forward to your reply and seeing what you have. Thanks Heidi

Cushman/Corbett pictures

ladyravenlore — 2008-04-16 10:12:47Z

I've got copies of three pictures that have ties to the Cushman family. As some background information my mother's father's mother's mother was Mary Cushman. I have three pictures that my grandfather was going to throw out but I was able to get him to let me have them.

Picture #1 shows a William Cushman seated with an Alice Corbett at his side. I believe this may be a picture of father and daughter but can't be sure.

Picture #2 is of a Fred and Allie Corbett. Is Allie and Alice one in the same?

Picture #3 shows a Chloe Cushman and I believe her husband alongside my g-grandfather and grandfather. No name on the man standing next to Chloe but I believe it to be her husband.

Our family lived in Michigan so I believe these pictures may be in Michigan or possibly Canada since my gg-grandmother, Mary Cushman was born in Canada as well as my g-grandfathers (Meech). I'm hoping that someone out there may recognize the name relationships and can put 2 and 2 together for me. Any input is greatly appreciated. Also I have these pictures scanned into my computer so if someone were interested in seeing them I can attach them in an e-mail.

Re: Thomas Couchman (Cushman), Abt 1512, Rolveden, Kent, England

RBestrom7380 — 2008-03-11 05:46:11Z

You really didn't get the point did you? The URL's you provide do not help, and you point to the wrong people.

Based on your other postings "helping", I'll bet dollars to donuts that half of your own research has the wrong people.

Re: Thomas Couchman (Cushman), Abt 1512, Rolveden, Kent, England

RBestrom7380 — 2008-03-10 05:25:41Z

Check out: http://plymouthcolony.net/plymouthcounty/

Windsor Co, Vermont: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vtwinds2/

Worcester, Vermont is in Washington County:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~vtwashin/index.htm

Try to find them in a cemetery:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~cemetery/vermont/vermont.html

You could look for the family name in Switchboard.com

Also try RAOGK.com I don't know if there is a researcher in Vermont, or Massachusettes.

Re: Frank Cushman

rhoevin — 2007-09-04 19:28:51Z

Hi,
Yes, we're talking about the same lineage here! Joseph had a brother, Charles, and this is where I connect to the family line. I don't have a connection on how Franklin is tied to anyone from the Mayflower tho. Do you? My direct email address is kcushman@twmi.rr.com

Hope to hear from you soon!

Re: Looking for desc. of Jesse E. Cushman(1873-1917) of Aiken, SC

Jonnie in SC — 2008-05-27 00:34:13Z

Would love to exchange information with you. I have six children for Jesse E. and Rosetta Bonnet Cushman.

Please contact me at dbrit89828@aol.com
I connect to Jesse Cushman through a distant cousin, Sarah Cushman who married a Redd.

Jonnie
dbrit89828@aol.com

Re: G. H. Cushman

Jonnie in SC — 2008-05-27 00:26:50Z

I'm reading old messages, obviously, and ran across yours about George Hansford "Son" Cushman. I have his parents as James Cushman (b c1785, d aft 1853) and Elizabeth Woodward (born c1784/85, died aft 1860).
"Son"'s brother, Nathanial Cushman Sr, is my ancestor.
If you would like to exchange more information please contact me at dbrit89828@aol.com.

Jonnie

Re: Thomas Couchman (Cushman), Abt 1512, Rolveden, Kent, England

judyartley26191 — 2008-03-18 22:03:25Z

Thank You.

Re: Thomas Couchman (Cushman), Abt 1512, Rolveden, Kent, England

judyartley26191 — 2008-03-18 02:28:30Z

Hi Bob, this gets complicated quickly because of the multiple people named Jacob Cushman. Maybe it would help if I go back a generation.

Noah Cushman, b. 1745, Middleborough and d. 1818, Middleborough had three wives and I'm descended from Mercy Soule, b. 1748, Halifax, MA and d. 1788, Middleborough.

One of their sons was Jacob Cushman, b. 1771, Middleborough. He had a child with Sarah Besse but they didn't marry. Sarah Besse was b. 1773, Bridgewater, Plymouth Co., MA. She later married Gideon Maxham (b. 1766, Plympton and died 1854, Pomfret, Windsor Co., VT). She died 1857, Royalton, Windsor Co., VT.

Jacob and Sarah's illigitimate child Jacob Cushman was b. 1792 Bridgewater, Plymouth Co., MA and d. 1870, Newell, Coon Township, Buena Vista Co., IA. His first wife was Sabrina Moore b. abt. 1794, Vermont and she died 1839, Worcester, Vermont. I'm descended from them.

Jacob Cushman (1771-1850) married Sylvia Thomas 30 June 1796, Middleboro, Plymouth Co., MA and moved to Rhode Island. Their first child was Jacob Cushman, b. 27 July 1797, Bristol, Bristol Co., RI. This Jacob married Roxy Shaw 22 March 1824 but I don't know where.

I have all the documentation for anyone who is interested. The someone in Lori's 2006 statement was me. However, I must acknowledge the help of David Cook in finding the court records and helping me to unravel the mystery.

Re: Thomas Couchman (Cushman), Abt 1512, Rolveden, Kent, England

judyartley26191 — 2008-03-10 04:35:47Z

I have a correction to make to my posting. My Jacob Cushman was born 1792 in Bridgewater, Plymouth Co., Mass. as an illegitimate son of Jacob Cushman (1771, Mass=1850 R.I.) and Sarah Besse.

I have found the info on my Jacob's parents but now I'm stuck on his wife, Sabrina Moore. She was born abt. 1794, Vermont and their married 13 Jan 1819, Pomfret, Windsor Co., VT. She then died 1839, Worcester, Vermont.

I need to find where and when she was born but can't find her anywhere. Any help appreciated.

Re: Cushman of Oneida and Lewis Counties, NY

bobrwcush — 2007-12-29 03:38:19Z

janetebj: Yes, your Ebenezer H. Cushman b. 13 Nov 1828, Lee Center, Oneida County, NY is a 9th generation descendant of Robert Cushman of Kent. The detail and entire line down to your Jennie J. Cushman is at the Cushman Genealogy website http://homepage.mac.com/cushgen/Cushman_Gen_site/Home_Page.h...

Let me know if you want me to print out a pedigree chart for Jennie. Be glad to send it to you as an e-mail attachment.
Robert Cushman
Cushmandna@aol.com

Re: Cushman of Oneida and Lewis Counties, NY

bobrwcush — 2007-12-29 00:58:24Z

Re: Thomas Couchman (Cushman), Abt 1512, Rolveden, Kent, England

bobrwcush — 2008-03-16 02:29:42Z

Hi Judy: I have slightly different info concerning Jacob's significant other. I have her named Sabrina Besse and I have Jacob, b. 27 Jul 1797 as child of Sylvia Thomas (according to HW Cushman book). . Descendant Lorri Anzini, daughter of Karleen Cushman, writes (1 Ju;y 2006) : “I started getting involved with our family tree….and found several obstacles…especially the connection of Jacob Cushman. It wasn’t until about 4 months ago, someone found the court records directing Jacob Cushman (born in Middleborough Mass 1771) to pay Sabrina Besse child support for infant son, Jacob born . She was known as Sabrina Cushman (we have found no records of a marriage, but was recorded in court records as Sarah Besse) until she married Gideon Maxham in Pomfret, Vt. Her e-mail address is lanzini@hughes.net. You might exchange e-mail with her about this. I have Jacob Cushman, b. 27 Jul 1797 married to Roxy Shaw on 22 Mar 1824, and three children: George Harris b. 11 mar 1830; James b Jun 1826; and William Jacob b. 1 mar 1838. You can see the detail at the Cushman Genealogy site. http://homepage.mac.com/cushgen/Cushman_Gen_site/Home_Page.h...
Best,
Robert Cushman
CushmanDNA@aol.com

Re: Thomas Couchman (Cushman), Abt 1512, Rolveden, Kent, England

bobrwcush — 2008-03-18 20:41:27Z

Judy: Thank you for untangling this portion of the Cushman tree. The Jacobs certainly needed to be sorted out. Your message was clear and thorough. I will enter the info at the Cushman Genealogy website. http://homepage.mac.com/cushgen/Cushman_Gen_site/Home_Page.h...
Robert Cushman

Re: Looking for desc. of Jesse E. Cushman(1873-1917) of Aiken, SC

bobrwcush — 2008-08-30 04:02:57Z

Rebecca: Your post says you are looking for the descendants of Jesse E. Cushman (1873-1917) and Rosetta (Bonnett) Cushman of Aiken, SC.
I have them and nine of their children in the Cushman Genealogy at:http://homepage.mac.com/cushgen/Descendants/fh_toc.htm
Johnnie and others contributed that information.
Write me at cushmandna@aol.com if you have questions about the data presented there.
Robert Cushman

Re: Harriet O. Cushman of N.H.

bobrwcush — 2008-03-22 03:40:15Z

N2famhx: I have a Harriet O Cushman b. sep 1828, daughter of Solomon Paddleford Cushman and Harriet Whitney, both b. 1801. Harriet married Daniel E. Pendexter on 29 Oct 1846. They had two children. Contact me for sources of the info. Robert Cushman, Cushmandna@aol.com

Re: Cushman/Corbett pictures

bobrwcush — 2008-04-17 20:35:40Z

Ladyravenlore: It would help us help you, if you could provide more information.For example, you say your mother's father's mother's mother was Mary Cushman. Do you have a birth date/place, marriage date/place, or death date/place for her? Can you give us the name of her husband along with this same detail? Do you have any idea when the photos were taken?

You mention your grand father and great grandfather but provide no name or identifying info (as above).

Be glad to put some effort into this for you if you can provide us with what you already know.

Robert CCushman

Re: Thomas Cushman Line

bobrwcush — 2008-11-20 06:42:51Z

HGeirman: I have information about the Cushmans you list in your post of 14 Nov 2008. See http://homepage.mac.com/cushgen/Descendants/fh_toc.htm
Be happy to correspond with you on this.

Robert Cushman
CushmanDNA@aol.com

Re: Cushman in upstate NY (Rome area)

bobrwcush — 2008-11-20 06:32:38Z

Tom: I have been following this thread and note the posts by you and Hiedi, dated 12 Nov 2008. I have entered all of the Henry Wyles Cushman name/birth/death data into a database, and also added many more cushmans at: http://homepage.mac.com/cushgen/Descendants/fh_toc.htm
but I do not have record of the Cushmans that you and Heidi are discussing. I would like to have you and Heidi to contact me so I can try to hook you up to the Cushman family tree.
Robert Cushman
CushmanDNA@aol.com

Leo W Cushman (1925-2008) Obit

ablake21 — 2008-04-07 14:36:03Z

Leo W. Cushman, 82, of Wichita (Kansas), died March 29, 2008 in Wichita.
He was born Sept. 1, 1925 to Clarence A. and Ethel (Thompson) Cushman in Mulvane (Kansas), the youngest of six siblings and grew up in Belle Plaine (Kansas).
Before graduating high school, he joined the United States Navy during World War II and received an honorable discharge in 1945. He was honored by Operation Recognition in May 2001, receiving his honorary high school diploma.
He returned to Kansas in 1945, learned the plumbing trade and worked alonside his father.
He married Mildred M. Cash in 1951. They lived in Belle Plaine.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Milli and son Wayne.
He is survived by his daughters Bonnie Lutz and Jane Osburn, both of Wichita and Becky Bernard of Chatham, N.J., brother Gene Cushman of Fort Worth, Texas, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2008 at the Belle Plaine Cemetery with Hatfield-Smith Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Taken from the Belle Plaine News, Thursday, April 3, 2008.
I am not related to the above.

Re: Thomas Cushman Line

hgierman — 2008-11-14 05:23:31Z

Is therea family missing?
Isaac Cushman m. Thankful Raymond
Jonah Cushman m. Russell Freeland (should this be a female?)
Russell Freeland m. Deborah Williams

Re: Frank Cushman

tabeach1 — 2007-09-04 14:45:37Z

I haven't been on this site in 7 yrs. so I hope you still look at it! I think Franklin Cushman that is my g-g-g-grandfather was born around 1828 like the one you list. He was married to Harriet L Pierce and he was born in Massachusetts. I don't have a record yet of his death but I know he lived in Manchester in Washtenaw County, MI in 1860 then in Fairfield, Shiawassee County, MI in 1870 and 1880.
My g-g-grandfather was his son, Joseph.
The 1860 census would have Franklin born in 1828, 1870 census would have him born in 1826 and the 1880 census would have him born in 1827....?!
Hope you can help me!
Does this sound like the lineage you have that gets us to Franklin's dad and to Thomas the shipbuilder (of the Mayflower)?
Thank you,
Terry

Re: Frank Cushman

tabeach1 — 2007-09-04 21:42:03Z

Richard,

Can you upload the picture of Frank Cushman standing outside Cushman Shipbuilders? Also, my son is now residing in Boston (Beacon Hill area) and I wondered where I might be able to have him go to find out more about the lineage connection from Franklin to Thomas.
Also, can you tell me the lineage of Frank to Thomas and Richard? Was Richard Thomas' father or vice versa. Who was Franklin's father (and mother)?
I hope you still check this site. I just got back into this after numerous years.

Thank you!
Terry

Cushman of Oneida and Lewis Counties, NY

janetebj — 2007-12-28 15:57:42Z

My g-grandmother was Jessie J Cushman b. 1872, daughter of Ebenezer Cushman b.1827 and Elizabeth Bond b. 1833. Ebenezer was the son of John Perkins Cushman b. 1807 of Vermont and Polly Wyman b. 1803. They lived in New Breman, Lewis County, NY and Lee, Oneida, NY. In my searches I find Ebenezer and Elizabeth's children listed as William, Myron, Jennie and Ella, but never Jessie, who was the youngest, however, in the 1900 Census Elizabeth (entered as Siby) states she has 2 living children out of 5. After Ebenezer died, Elizabeth lived with Jessie and her husband in Seattle (1910 Census) and I remember stories my grandmother told me about her grandmother. Can anyone tell me if this Ebenezer Cushman is related to the Robert Cushman b. 1577 of the Plymouth settlement from the Mayflower?

Re: Seneca Co., NY 1788

hartx017 — 2007-08-24 04:10:51Z

Tried sending you direct via Juno and it came back undeliverable. Here is a copy of what I wrote.

Hello again! Always a delight to find an unknown cousin. Are you a La Duke descendant or married into the La Dukes? Gahazi Hart had 2 children who survived to adulthood. My geat grandfather was the son, James Henry Hart, and his sister was Lorinda Granger Hart. During the Civil War, James Henry enlisted in the Ohio cavalry along with his good friend, Louis La Duke. Louis was courting Lorinda at the time and James Henry wrote letters to his sister on Louis' behalf, apparently because Louis couldn't write himself. At the same time, Lorinda kept a diary recording her activities helping Gahazi run the farm. During that year, Louis returned from the war and married Lorinda. The progeny of Louis and Lorinda are many to say the least. This has been painstakingly documented by cousin Lois Schroeder and published by her. The diaries of Lorinda and James Henry are reproduced there along with the standard material on virtually all of the descendants of Louis La DukeI through about 1990. I talked to Lois this morning and she says she still has a couple of copies of her book which she would sell (probably for a very reasonable price). She said you could communicate directly with her, so here is her address, phone and email.

Lois Schroeder

584 Willoughby St

Grand Junction CO 81504

970-314-2228

lschroeder@bresnan.net

Lois hit the proverbial brick wall on the Hart line with Gahazi's father, Rodman. I was able to pick up there and found that his first wife was Lorinda Granger, daughter of Jacob Granger and Esther Cushman. I have a lot of stuff on this line, but it is in a somewhat chaotic state. If you have software that can read a gedcom file, I may be able to send you that. Let me know if you want to try that. I am using Family Tree Maker Ver 16. If you enjoy Google searches, here are a few suggestions.

Gideon Granger was related to Jacob Granger (uncle, I think). He was the first Postmaster General of the US appointed by Thomas Jefferson in 1800 and served into the administration of James Madison. This is a great source for all the Grangers. Gahazi Hart was apparently named after one Gahazi Granger.

Capt. Robert Keayne came to Boston from London in 1635 and was reported to be the wealthiest man in Boston. He was severely criticized by Rev Cotton Mather and left a rebuttal in his lengthy will which has been published as

The Apologia of Robert Keayne the Self Portrait of a Puritan Merchant the Last Will & Testament of Me, Robert Keayne, All of It Written with My Own Hands and Began By Me, Mo: 6: I: 1653, Commonly Called August BAILYN BERNARD EDITOR 1965 soft cover Harper Torchbooks. 93 pgs 5.5'x8' Illus cover .

Edward Rossiter was a promoter and member of a group of colonists who founded Dorchester MA in 1630. His daughter, Joanna, married Nicholas Hart. These are all ancestors of Gahazi who lived in Rhode Island in and around Tiverton and Little Compton for many generations until Rodman moved to upper New York (joining his inlaws, the LeMunyons).

Thomas Dudley served as assitant to Gov. Winthrop and eventually became the second governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. His daughter, Sarah, married Benjamin Keayne, son of Capt Robert Keayne. The Dudley ancestors are likely related to the Suttons of northern England.

Isaac Allerton was a Mayflower passenger along with his daughter, Mary Allerton. Isaax's sister, Sarah Allerton was married to Degory Priest, also a Mayflower passenger. These Mayflower folks a documented to the extreme on many websites. A descendant of Isaac and Sarah maried Eleazer Cushman.

Hope you find some of this interesting. Tell me if this is duplicative of what you already have. Will send more as I sort it out. Keep in touch.

Jim Hart

Re: Isaac Cushman in Rev War

KarenWDavis — 2008-03-10 01:15:42Z

I have info on an Isaac Cushman born 5/24/1744 in Uxbridge, MA to Charles and Mary (Harvey) Cushman. He died 5/26/1783 in Rutland, VT. He served in the Revolution as an Ensign and commaned a company of militia to Ft. Ticonderoga in 1780. My source is Families of Georgia, VT by Arlene J. Martell published in 2001.

Hope this helps,
Karen Wood Davis

Re: Seneca Co., NY 1788

alicellaDuke — 2007-08-24 16:38:45Z

Thanks for the reply (cousin)Jim. Can I get your personal email address?
I am a natural born LaDuke. I have Family Tree Maker software and can receive ged com files. I have an rtf file for you .... maybe it would be easier if I send it directly to you instead of thru Rootsweb site. You seem to be able to help me out a bunch.
Alice

Re: Cushman in upstate NY (Rome area)

heidicrawley — 2008-11-12 17:47:31Z

We have a Laura P (Percy) Cushman b. 1850 d. 1899 who was married to William F Wraight. They lived in the town of Floyd, Oneida Co., NY which is near Rome. Laura's parents were Alman D. Cushman b 26 Oct 1809 d. 28 Feb 1898 and Nanacy Van Valkenburg b. 18 Nov 1820 d. 6 May 1897, they lived in Floyd also. I have Nancy's father as being Richard Van Valkenburg according to her death cert. and Alman Cushman’s parents as being Solomon Cushman and Hannah (no maiden name) according to his death cert.

Re: Frank Cushman

neh82008 — 2008-10-13 12:54:53Z

My father is Frank Thomas Cushman as was his father. My grandfather died in 1955 and my father just last year. I don't know much about the heritage as everyone has passed. My father was a Marine, his mother, my grandmother died while in child birth and my father was put into foster care until my grandfather re-married and could then take care of him. He died at 79. He had one brother John, a sister who died at an early age while swimming and that's it for the family as far as I know.
I would value the opportunity to meet others if there are some ties to us being family.

Velvie Cushman

vlhelton1 — 2008-10-06 05:05:32Z

I am looking for any info on Velvie Cushman Keenan. She was married to Chester Keenan in Aiken S.C. and died at childbirth. She had 3 children. Hasting,Beatrice and Lemead. She had a sister named Nettie who also married a Keenan. I don't know his name. Hasting Keenan is my father and he named me after his mother. Velvie Cushman. My name is Velvie Keenan Helton. My father did not talk about this part of his life. I believe it was a very hard life after his mother died. My father was born in 1907. I do not know how old Velvie Cushman was when she passed.

Re: Cushman in upstate NY (Rome area)

tom52572 — 2008-11-12 22:27:41Z

yes that is a side line of mine. we both join the same line at solomon cushman. i am out of town at the moment and moved recently. i can give you what i have once i get home. for a more immediate source that is generally accepted as gospel for the cushmans look at henry wyles cushma's book on the genealogy of the cushman lines. i cannot think of the title but a barnes and noebel search will give it to you. my line is not included beyond my great great grandparents, prentice and polly ann (palmer) chushman. but the solomon cushman line as it is in HWC's book is as i can find correct, at least back to robert cushamn and the plymoth plantation and the mayflower. if you would like a more indepth answer please email again and i will give you everything i have back to england. but it will take me a little time to find the appropriate boxes.
tom.
ps
off the top of my head, this is not cast in stone, i believe that hanna's maiden name was lumpkin. i can verify for you when i get home.

Re: Henry Calvin Cushman

debracaponi — 2007-10-02 23:04:55Z

Hi that is my grandfather. My mother was born Nora Minnie Cushman daughter of Maxine Cushman who was the daughter of Henry. My mother was given up for adoption and was raised by an Irish family by the name of Scanlon. I have been trying to find her family just so I could know some of our history. My mother passed away 2 years ago and she did not know very much. If you know of anyone please contact me as I would be very excited to meet some of my relatives.
Debbie Caponi dcaponi@snet.net

Re: Thomas Couchman (Cushman), Abt 1512, Rolveden, Kent, England

deborahjandreau — 2008-10-27 01:01:35Z

i'm not sure, but in our background a thomas cushman came over from england on the 2ND boat and lived with governor bradshaw in the colonies. if you are relatrd to us you have a lot of relatives with my family, i have 8 brothers & 2 sisters, and our last name is clemons. cyril clemons was my grandfather and i think he is listed on this site. my brother dale did a lot of background work in this area. let me know and i'll get info to you. thanks