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Theophilus Cushing 1657–1718

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — 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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4 researchers on YourRoots have Theophilus Cushing in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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: B — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 7 Jun 1657 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts Colony
Died 07 Jan 1718 · Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Father Daniel Cushing (1648–1716)
Mother Lydia Clark Gilman
Spouse Mary Thaxter (1667–1737)
Children Abel Cushing, Adam Cushing, David Cushing, Deborah Cushing, Lydia Cushing, Mary Cushing, Nehemiah Cushing, Rachel Cushing, Seth Cushing, Theophilus Cushing
Siblings Daniel Cushing, Deborah Cushing, Jeremiah Cushing, John Cushing, Matthew Cushing, Peter Cushing

Researchers connected through Theophilus Cushing 1657–1718

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Biography

The story of Theophilus Cushing began in 1657 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts Colony. Theophilus Cushing married mary thaxter, and had children including abel cushing, adam cushing, david cushing, deborah cushing, lydia cushing, mary cushing, nehemiah cushing, rachel cushing, seth cushing, theophilus cushing. Theophilus Cushing passed away in 1718 in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  2. 2
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  3. 3
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

Life Timeline

1657
Birth of Theophilus Cushing in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts Colony
Birth
1718
Death of Theophilus Cushing in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts Colony
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Theophilus Cushing

This ancestor line traces from Hardingham, Norfolk, England (1395) to Hingham, Norfolk, England (1619) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Theophilus Cushing (1657–1718) was born in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts Colony and died in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Theophilus 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 7 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.

Theophilus Cushing's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Theophilus Cushing PTP
1657–1718
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts Colony
Parents
Daniel Cushing PTP
1648–1716
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Theophilus Cushing's Descendants

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Theophilus Cushing PTP 1657–1718 m. Mary Thaxter PTP 1667–1737
  1. 1. Theophilus Cushing PTP 1703–1779
  2. 2. Abel Cushing PTP 1696–1750