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Thomas Cushman 1608–1691

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Cushman 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 9 Feb 1608 · Canterbury, Kent, England
Died 10 Dec 1691 · Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Father Robert Cushman
Mother Sarah Reder
Siblings Child Cushman, Sarah Cushman
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index Millennium File U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Colonial Families of the USA Alabama, Surname Files Expanded Pennsylvania, Society of Mayflower Descendants …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Thomas Cushman was born in 1608 in Canterbury, Kent, England, the child of robert cushman and sarah reder. Thomas Cushman passed away in 1691 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record Millennium File

  3. 3
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  4. 4
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  5. 5
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  6. 6
    Record North America, Family Histories

  7. 7
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  8. 8
    Record Colonial Families of the USA

  9. 9
    Record Alabama, Surname Files Expanded

  10. 10
    Record Pennsylvania, Society of Mayflower Descendants Applications

Life Timeline

1608
Birth of Thomas Cushman in Canterbury, Kent, England
Birth
1691
Death of Thomas Cushman in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Cushman

This ancestor line traces from Kent, England (1577) to Canterbury, Kent, England (1608) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Cushman (1608–1691) was born in Canterbury, Kent, England and died in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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.

Related Records

Robert Cushman
Father
Sarah Reder
Mother

Thomas Cushman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Cushman PTP
1608–1691
Canterbury, Kent, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Thomas Cushman's Descendants

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TC
Thomas Cushman PTP 1608–1691