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William Cushman 1710–1777

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 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
  • Star tree owner

7 researchers on YourRoots have William Cushman in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 7 independent trees

Born 27 Oct 1710 · Plymouth, Plymouth, MA, USA
Died 27 Dec 1777 · Willington, Tolland, CT, USA
Father Eleazar Cushman
Mother Elizabeth Coombs
Siblings Deborah Cushman, Eleazer Cushman Jr, James Cushman, John Cushman, Lydia Cushman, Mary Cushman, Moses Cushman, Sarah Cushman

Researchers connected through William Cushman 1710–1777

and 6 more tree owners connected with William Cushman 1710–1777

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

William Cushman was born in 1710 in Plymouth, Plymouth, MA, USA, the child of eleazar cushman and elizabeth coombs. William Cushman passed away in 1777 in Willington, Tolland, CT, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Family Data Collection - Births

  3. 3
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  4. 4
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  5. 5
    Record North America, Family Histories

  6. 6
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

Life Timeline

1710
Birth of William Cushman in Plymouth, Plymouth, MA, USA
Birth
1777
Death of William Cushman in Willington, Tolland, CT, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Cushman

This ancestor line traces from Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America (1632) to Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1710) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

William Cushman (1710–1777) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth, MA, USA and died in Willington, Tolland, CT, USA. 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 3 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.

William Cushman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Cushman PTP
1710–1777
Plymouth, Plymouth, MA, USA
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Unknown
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William Cushman's Descendants

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William Cushman PTP 1710–1777