Who was Elisha Cushman?

Elisha Cushman (1737–1814) was born in Dartmouth, MA and died in Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Elisha Cushman 1737–1814

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 20 May 1737 · Dartmouth, MA

Died 8 May 1814 · Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA

Father James Cushman

Mother Sarah Hatch

Siblings Ebenezer Cushman, Elizabeth Cushman, James Cushman, Lydia Cushman, Mary Cushman, Sarah Cushman, Seth Cushman, Temperance Cushman, Thomas Cushman

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Cushman

Sarah Hatch

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Elisha Cushman began in 1737 in Dartmouth, MA. Elisha Cushman passed away in 1814 in Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA.

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1737

Birth of Elisha Cushman in Dartmouth, MA

Birth

1814

Death of Elisha Cushman in Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Elisha Cushman

This ancestor line traces from Gorven, Devon, England (1373) to Dartmouth, MA (1737) across 10 generations.

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: Elisha Cushman (1737–1814) was born in Dartmouth, MA and died in Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Elisha in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Elisha Cushman PTP

1737–1814

Dartmouth, MA