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     Her married name was (?) Cushing. Ursula (?) was born circa 1515 at Norfolk County, England. She married Thomas Cushing, son of John Cushing and Alice Clive, circa 1537 at Hardingham, Norfolk, England. Ursula (?) died before 1588 at Hardingham, Norfolk, England. She was Type: Fact 1 on 5 November 2002.

     John Cushing was born circa 1470 at Hingham, Norfolk, England. He was the son of William Cushing and Emma Parnell. John Cushing married Alice Clive, daughter of Thomas Clive and Margaret (?), in 1497 at Norfolk County, England. John Cushing left a will on 21 February 1522.¹ He died before 5 March 1523 at Hardingham, Norfolk, England.¹ He John Cushing (Cushyn or Cushyng), the elder, son of William and Emma Cushing, was born in Hingham but lived in Hardingham, where he possessed estates. He also owned large properties in Lombard Street, London. Called 'Gentleman' in a survey of the manor of Flockthorp in Hardingham, dated 1512. His will is dated 21 February, 1522 and proved 5 March, 1523; it mentions his wife and six children. He is mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Henry VIII for 1523.¹

     Her married name was Cushing. Alice Clive was born circa 1475 at Hardingham, Norfolk, England. She was the daughter of Thomas Clive and Margaret (?). Alice Clive married John Cushing, son of William Cushing and Emma Parnell, in 1497 at Norfolk County, England. Alice Clive died before 1520 at Hardingham, Norfolk, England.

     William Cushing was born circa 1420 at Hardingham, Norfolk, England.¹ He was the son of Thomas Cushing and Evelyn (?). William Cushing married Emma Parnell, daughter of John Parnell and Annabel (?), circa 1460 at Hardingham, Norfolk, England. William Cushing left a will on 26 September 1492.¹ He died between 26 September 1492 and 11 March 1493 at Hardingham, Norfolk, England.¹ He William Cushing (Cusshyn), eldest son and heir of Thomas Cushing, was born at Hardingham and married Emma. He lived at Hingham, England. His long and explicit will was dated 26 September, 1492, and proved in the Bishop's Court of Norwich , 11 March, 1493. In ancient deeds relating to his estates in Hardingham, Hingham, East Dereham, and other parts of the County of Norfolk, he is styled 'Gentleman'. His wife Emma was executrix of his will; her own, dated 16 June, 1507, w as proved 26 July, 1507. There are several conflicting items regarding William Cushing and his family that were pointed out in reference. The spelling of his wife's name Emma. In William's will the spelling of his wife's name on seven occurrences were Emme, not Emma which appears in reference . The will indicates only 3 daughters (Elyne, Annable and Agnes) leaving out Margaret which appears in reference. The date of the will agrees with the date given in the 1877 edition of the Genealogy but shows another date in reference.¹

     Her married name was Cushing. Emma Parnell was born circa 1435 at Hardingham, Norfolk, England. She was the daughter of John Parnell and Annabel (?). Emma Parnell married William Cushing, son of Thomas Cushing and Evelyn (?), circa 1460 at Hardingham, Norfolk, England. Emma Parnell left a will on 16 June 1507.¹ She died before 26 July 1507 at Hardingham, Norfolk, England.¹

     Thomas Cushing Thomas Cushing (Cussheyn or Cusshyn), son of William Cushing, was born in Hardingham, Norfolk County, England, in the latter part of the reign of Richard II, 1377-1399. A deed dated 1466 contains not only his name, but also the name of his son William. He is also named in other deeds and charters dated 1474, 1480 and 1484. He possessed large estates in Hardingham, Hingham, and other parts of his native county. He was born circa 1395 at Hardingham, Norfolk, England.² He was the son of William Cushing and (?) (?). Thomas Cushing married Evelyn (?) circa 1425 at Norfolk County, England. Thomas Cushing died after 1484.³

     Her married name was (?) Cushing. Evelyn (?) was born circa 1405 at Hardingham, Norfolk, England. She married Thomas Cushing, son of William Cushing and (?) (?), circa 1425 at Norfolk County, England.

     William Cushing was born circa 1366 at Hardingham, Norfolk, England.¹ He was the son of Galfridus (Gerald or Geoffrey) Cusyn. William Cushing married (?) (?) circa 1395 at Norfolk County, England. William Cushing William Cushing (Cussyn or Cusseyn), was born sometime during the fourteenth century. He was either the son or grandson of the Galfridus Cusyn of Hardingham, Norfolk County, England, who is mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls for Norfolk in 1327. He added to the original estate in Hardingham - the estates in Hingham which were inherited by his son Thomas.¹ He died after 1427 at Hardingham, Norfolk, England.

     Her married name was Cushing. (?) (?) was born circa 1375 at Norfolk County, England. She married William Cushing, son of Galfridus (Gerald or Geoffrey) Cusyn, circa 1395 at Norfolk County, England.

     Galfridus (Gerald or Geoffrey) Cusyn is the son of Roger Cosyn.

     Edward I 'The Elder' (?) King of England Edward is considered by some historians to be among Britain's most militarily skilled kings.¹ He was buried at Winchester Cathedral, Hampshire, England. He was born in 870. He was the son of Alfred 'The Great' (?) King of England and Ealhswyth (?). Edward I 'The Elder' (?) King of England married Edgifu (?) in 916.² Edward I 'The Elder' (?) King of England died on 17 July 924 at Faringdon, Oxfordshire, England.

     Elizabeth Thaxter was born on 19 February 1659/60 at Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of John Thaxter and Elizabeth Jacob. Elizabeth Thaxter married Daniel Cushing Jr, son of Daniel Cushing and Lydia Gilman, on 8 December 1680 at Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts. Her married name was Cushing. Elizabeth Thaxter died on 6 April 1727 at Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, at age 67.

     Captain Adam Cushing Adam graduated from Harvard College in 1714. In 1720 he was one of the Selectman of Hingham. In 1726 he bought an estate at the corner of Commercial and Essex Street, Weymouth, Massachusetts. He held a Captian's commission in the militia. Almost immediately upon his settlement in Weymouth, from his force of character, education and reputation, he sprang into prominence and became the leading spirit in all town and parish affairs. He was almost continuously the Deputy to the General Court from 1735 to 1748, and held as regularly the most important town offices. Among his other offices he was one of his Majesty's Justices of the Peace. On the night of September 30, 1741, a number of the Spanish prisoners escaped from Boston with a large sail-boat. As they were armed, great fear was felt for the safety of the New England coasting vessels, and Capt. Adam Cushing, formerly one of Hingham's Selectmen, and now an able officer, was ordered in pursuit, with special instructions to search the creeks of Hingham and Weymouth. There remains no account of his success or otherwise. Died very suddenly 21 Jan 1752 on the 'throat distemper' which raged through this and neighboring downs during that year. He Weymouth HR 1735-48; HarC 1714; selectman 1720 (Hingham), 1730, 31, 33-37, 49; (Weymouth) JP 1746; capt. 1735, major 1743; M Hannah Greenwood (j1695- 1765) in 1718, 7 ch; farmer; will. Two slaves. 'From his force of character, education, and reputation, he sprang into prominence and became the leading spirit in all town and parish affairs.' Until 1741 he had an average number of committees, but for most of his later years he had a major number of committees each year (fifty-eight in 1745). Sibley 6:43-4; Rehoboth VR 629; 1905 Cushing g 42

Legislators of the Massachusetts General Court. He ADAM 4 ( Theophilus 3 Daniel 2 Matthew 1), b. in Hing. Jan. 1, 1692-93. m. (pub. Aug. 18, 1718) Hannah Greenwood of Rehoboth, Mass. Adam was grad. at Har. Coll. in 1714. In 1720 he was one of the selectmen of Hing. He removed from here with his fam. to Wey. where he was prominent in both military and civil affairs. His will made at Wey. was proved A. D. 1752.¹ He was born on 1 January 1692/93 at Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts.² He was the son of Theophilus Cushing and Mary Jacob Thaxter. Captain Adam Cushing was educated in 1714 at Harvard College, Cambridge, Massachusetts.² He married Hannah Greenwood, daughter of Rev Thomas Greenwood and Elizabeth Wiswall, on 25 September 1718 at Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts.² Captain Adam Cushing died on 21 January 1751/52 at Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, at age 59.²

     Her married name was Cushing. Hannah Greenwood was born on 5 February 1693/94 at Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of Rev Thomas Greenwood and Elizabeth Wiswall. Hannah Greenwood married Captain Adam Cushing, son of Theophilus Cushing and Mary Jacob Thaxter, on 25 September 1718 at Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts.¹ Hannah Greenwood died in 1765.

     Adam Cushing was a blacksmith.¹ He Adam moved to Weymouth, Massachusetts with his parents in 1726, and afterwards settled in Abington, Massachusetts where he became a blacksmith.² He was born on 6 September 1719 at Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts.¹ He was the son of Captain Adam Cushing and Hannah Greenwood. Adam Cushing lived in 1726 at Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts.² He married Sarah Reed, daughter of John Reed and Sarah Whitmarsh, on 9 June 1743 at Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts.²

     Capt Daniel Cushing III Daniel was styled 'Captain'. He resided on the paternal estate, Main Street, be low 'Pear Tree Hill', Hingham. He was a weaver, and a large owner of real estate. Constable in 1713.¹ He was born on 26 August 1686 at Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts. He was the son of Daniel Cushing Jr and Elizabeth Thaxter. Capt Daniel Cushing III married Sarah Lincoln, daughter of Thomas Lincoln and Sarah Lewis, on 11 August 1711 at Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts. Capt Daniel Cushing III died on 16 February 1755 at Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, at age 68.

     Her married name was Cushing. Sarah Lincoln was born on 21 October 1685 at Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of Thomas Lincoln and Sarah Lewis. Sarah Lincoln married Capt Daniel Cushing III, son of Daniel Cushing Jr and Elizabeth Thaxter, on 11 August 1711 at Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts. Sarah Lincoln died on 14 March 1763 at Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, at age 77.

     Edward Gilman married Mary Clarke. Edward Gilman was born on 20 April 1587 at Caston, Norfolk, England. He immigrated in 1638.¹ He died on 22 June 1655 at Exeter, New Hampshire, at age 68.

     Mary Clarke married Edward Gilman. Mary Clarke was born in 1590 at Hingham, Norfolk, England. She died on 22 June 1681 at Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts.

     Henry Pitcher was born in 1560 at Hingham, Norfolk, England. He married Sarah Bond. Henry Pitcher died in August 1622.

     Sarah Bond was born circa 1560. She married Henry Pitcher.

     John Thaxter lived at North Street, Hingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts.¹ He was born in 1626 at Hingham, Norfolk, England. He was the son of Thomas Thaxter and Elizabeth (?). John Thaxter married Elizabeth Jacob, daughter of Nicholas Jacob and Mary Gilman, on 4 December 1648 at Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts.^1,2 John Thaxter John, b. in Eng. 1626, m. in Hing. Dec. 4, 1648, Elizabeth, dau. of Nicholas and Mary Jacob. She was b. in Eng. 1632, and surviving him, m. secondly, March 23, 1690-91, Daniel Cushing, Esq., widower. John d. 14 March, 1686-87, æt., as his gravestone says, 61 yrs. Was chosen lieut. in 1664, afts. capt. When serving against the Dutch at N.Y. he 'was preferred for' (promotion?) under orders from Cromwell. In 1680 he was in command of a troop of cavalry. Selectman in 1662, 1670, 1673, 1675, 1680, 1681, 1683, and 1685; representative at the General Court 1666, etc. Resided on North St., where now stands St. Paul's Catholic Church. He died on 14 March 1686/87 at Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts.¹

     Her married name was Thaxter. Elizabeth Jacob was born circa 1634 at Watertown, Massachusetts.¹ She was the daughter of Nicholas Jacob and Mary Gilman. Elizabeth Jacob married John Thaxter, son of Thomas Thaxter and Elizabeth (?), on 4 December 1648 at Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts.^2,3 Elizabeth Jacob died on 24 November 1725 at Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts.

     Hannah Gridley was born on 19 April 1671. She married Samuel Thaxter, son of John Thaxter and Elizabeth Jacob. Hannah Gridley died on 26 January 1756 at Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, at age 84.

     Her married name was Cushing. Sarah Reed was born on 7 July 1721 at Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of John Reed and Sarah Whitmarsh. Sarah Reed married Adam Cushing, son of Captain Adam Cushing and Hannah Greenwood, on 9 June 1743 at Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts.¹

     Ezra Cushing was born on 13 July 1748 at Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts.^1,2 He was the son of Adam Cushing and Sarah Reed. Ezra Cushing married Susannah Shaw, daughter of Captain Ebenezer Shaw and Anne Colson, on 10 November 1772 at Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts.^3,2 Ezra Cushing Ezra was a soldier in the Revolutionary War and lived in Abington, Massachusetts.

Military: Cushing, Ezra, Gardnerstown. Corporal, Capt. Oliver Colborn's co. of Minute-men, Col. Arnold's regt; enlisted July 25, 1775; service, 20 days.
He appeared on the census of 1790 at Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts. He died on 5 May 1820 at age 71.²

     Rev Thomas Greenwood was born on 22 January 1670/71 at Weymouth, Massachusetts.¹ He was the son of Thomas Greenwood and Hannah Ward.¹ Rev Thomas Greenwood was educated in 1690 at Harvard College, Cambridge, Massachusetts.¹ He married Elizabeth Wiswall, daughter of Captain Noah Wiswall and Theodocia Jackson, on 28 December 1693 at Newton, Massachusetts.² Rev Thomas Greenwood was ordained on 24 October 1694 at Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts.¹ He left a will; His will gave his widow one-half of his hourse and furniture and his 'best Bible'. The other half was bequethed to his two surviving daughters Esther and Elizabeth. He died on 8 September 1720 at Sekonk, Massachusetts, at age 49.¹