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Ignatius Cushing 1689–1767

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Ignatius Cushing in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 22 Sep 1689 · Scituate, Plymouth, Plymouth Colony
Died BEF 2 Feb 1767 · Halifax, Plymouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Father Jeremiah Cushing
Mother Hannah Loring
Spouse Mercy Rickard
Siblings Ezekiel Cushing, Hannah Cushing, Jeremiah Cushing

Researchers connected through Ignatius Cushing 1689–1767

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Immediate Family

Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1689, Ignatius Cushing entered the world in Scituate, Plymouth, Plymouth Colony, born to jeremiah cushing and hannah loring. Ignatius Cushing married mercy rickard, ruth croade. Ignatius Cushing passed away in 1767 in Halifax, Plymouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay.

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Life Timeline

1689
Birth of Ignatius Cushing in Scituate, Plymouth, Plymouth Colony
Birth
1767
Death of Ignatius Cushing in Halifax, Plymouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ignatius Cushing

This ancestor line traces from Hingham, Norfolk, England (1619) to Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1689) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ignatius Cushing (1689–1767) was born in Scituate, Plymouth, Plymouth Colony and died in Halifax, Plymouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Ignatius 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Ignatius Cushing's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ignatius Cushing PTP
1689–1767
Scituate, Plymouth, Plymouth Colony
Parents
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Grandparents
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Ignatius Cushing's Descendants

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Ignatius Cushing PTP 1689–1767