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Rachel Cushing (1781 - 1865)

Rachel Cushing
Born in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United Statesmap
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Wife of — married 24 Jan 1802 in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United Statesmap
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Died at age 84 in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United Statesmap
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Biography

Rachel Cushing was born on March 21, 1781 in Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. [1] She was the daughter of George Cushing and Lydia Cushing Cushing.

An intention to marry was published on January 2, 1802 for Pickels Cushing, Jr. and Rachel Cushing, both of Scituate. They were married on January 24, 1802 in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts. [2] [3] Rachel and Pickels, Jr. were first cousins. Rachel's father, George Sr. was the elder brother of Pickels Jr.'s father, Pickels Sr. Pickels was a widower with three children. His first wife Ruth Cushing had died in 1801 and was a first cousin to both Pickels and Rachel.

Rachel's father died on September 4, 1814 and his bequest to Rachel was "to my daughter Rachel Cushing, one hundred and twenty dollars", [4]

The family remained in Scituate and in the 1810 U.S. Census [5] the family consisted of two sons and four daughters.

In the 1820 U. S. Census the family was in Scituate. [6] Pickels was engaged in agriculture. There was one son under ten and five daughters in the household.

In the 1830 U. S. Census the family was still in Scituate. [7] Pickels was over sixty (61) and the only male in the household. There were five daughters.

In the 1840 U. S. Census the family remained in Scituate. [8] Pickels was over seventy and there were no other adult males in the family but the record indicates one person was involved in agriculture. There was a male under five and one between five and nine. These were likely the children of his daughter, Harriet Litchfield, who had died in 1838. Rachel was listed between fifty and fifty-nine. There were two other grown daughters in the household.

Pickels wrote a will on June 4, 1841 in Scituate. [9] At that time all three of his sons had died. The only one who had offspring was (I believe) William, who left a son William. There were five living daughters; Ruth Dill, Mary Cushing, Julia Messenger, Eliza Barker, and Lydia H (or K). Cushing and three grandchildren. The grandchildren were William Cushing, the son of William and the children of Harriett: Albert C. Litchfield, and George W. Litchfield. He named Rachel as the executrix of the estate and left to her the use of the estate for the remainder of her life. After her death Mary, who had not married, was to receive fifty percent of the estate including the house and a barn. The other half was to be divided into seven parts with each of the five daughters receiving one share. The last two sevenths was to be divided equally between the three grandchildren.

Pickels Cushing, Junior died on April 21, 1842 in Hanson, Plymouth, Massachusetts. [10]

On June 7, 1842 Rachel posted bond and was appointed executrix of Pickel's estate. [11]

In the 1850 U. S. Census (3 September 1850) [12] Rachel's home was listed as being in South Scituate. She was listed as sixty-one years old. Also in the household was her daughter Mary who was forty-seven years old, and sixteen year old Albert C. Litchfield who attended school. Albert was the son of Rachel's daughter, Harriet Cushing Litchfield. He and his brother George Ward Litchfield were the two young boys listed in the 1840 U. S. Census. George had died of "brain fever" in 1844 at the age of eight. [13]

In the 1855 Massachusetts State Census, only Mary and Rachel were in the household. [14]

In the 1860 U. S. Census (16 July 1860) Rachel and Mary were the only people in the household and still living in South Scituate. [15] Rachel was eighty years old with real estate valued at $2100 and personal estate valued at $700. Mary was fifth-six, with a personal estate of $1000 and worked as a "common school" teacher.

Rachael (sic) Cushing died in South Scituate of old age. She was e eighty-seven years old.[16]

Research Notes

Geography

Rachel's family lived in Scituate, Hanover, and South Scituate but probably never moved. The town of Scituate was incorporated on October 5, 1636. In 1717, the western part of the original land grant was separated and incorporated as the town of Hanover. in 1849 a western section became the town of South Scituate. That section later changed its name to Norwell. [17]

Children of Pickels, Jr. and Rebecca Cushing

Children by Pickels Jr.'s second wife: [18]

  • . Mary, b. 19 April, 1803 ; d. unm. 16 Jan., 1874.
  • . Harriet, b. 10 Aug., 1805 ; m. Litchfield ; had two children : Albert Cushing, b. 2 Aug., 1832, and George W., d. young,
  • Julia, b. 19 July, 1807 ; m. Rev. Edward C. Messenger ; had one child, Elvira,
  • Albert, b. 3 Sept., 1810 ; d. at New Orleans.
  • Eliza, b. 1 May, 1813.
  • Lydia King, b. 22 April, 1816.
  • Elvira, b. 15 Sept., 1818 ; d. in infancy.
  • Elvira, b. July, 1821 ; d. 9. Feb., 1830.


Sources

  1. ↑ Ancestry.com. Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1700-1850 [1]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2018. Scituate Births; p121, Image 121; 21 March 1781, d. George & Lydia Cushing: RACHEL Cushing
  2. ↑ Ancestry.com. Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988 [2]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Original data: Town and City Clerks of Massachusetts. Massachusetts Vital and Town Records. Provo, UT: Holbrook Research Institute (Jay and Delene Holbrook).
  3. ↑ Ancestry.com. Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988 [3]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Original data: Town and City Clerks of Massachusetts. Massachusetts Vital and Town Records. Provo, UT: Holbrook Research Institute (Jay and Delene Holbrook). Vital Record Transcripts; Scituate Marriages, page 94, Image 527 of 904]; Int. 2 Jan. 1802; m. Jan. 24, 1802; Pickels Cushing Jr.
  4. ↑ Ancestry.com. Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records, 1635-1991 [4]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Scituate, Plymouth County, Probate File Papers, Case No 5601-5647, Box 107107; Page 2; Will signed 25 May 1812: and Probate Lib. GEORGE CUSHING
  5. ↑ Ancestry.com. 1810 United States Federal Census [5]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: 21; Page: 37; Image: 00025; Family History Library Film: 0205629; PICKELS CUSHING JUN FAMILY
  6. ↑ Ancestry.com. 1820 United States Federal Census [6]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Page: 268; NARA Roll: M33_50; Image: 242: Pickels Cushing, Jr. Family
  7. ↑ Ancestry.com. 1830 United States Federal Census [7]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Series: M19; Roll: 64; Page: 171; Family History Library Film: 0337922; Pickels Cushing, Jr. Family
  8. ↑ Ancestry.com. 1840 United States Federal Census [8]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: 195; Page: 247; Family History Library Film: 0014680 Original data: Sixth Census of the United States, 1840. (NARA microfilm publication M704, 580 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C; PICKELS CUSHING FAMILY
  9. ↑ Ancestry.com. Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records, 1635-1991 [9]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Scituate, Plymouth County Probate Court; 4 June 1841, Will of Pickels Cushing
  10. ↑ Ancestry.com. Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988 [10]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Original data: Town and City Clerks of Massachusetts. Massachusetts Vital and Town Records. Provo, UT: Holbrook Research Institute (Jay and Delene Holbrook).d. 21 Apr 1842; Hanson, MA; PICKELS CUSHING
  11. ↑ Ancestry.com. Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records, 1635-1991 [11]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Probate Records, 1686-1903; With Index and Docket, 1685-1967; Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Plymouth County); Probates, V. 1g-1k, 1836-1861; Page 393, Image 221 of 405; 7 June 1842; Administration of estate of Pickels Cushing: Rachel Cushing
  12. ↑ Ancestry.com. Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records, 1635-1991 [12]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Probate Records, 1686-1903; With Index and Docket, 1685-1967; Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Plymouth County); Probates, V. 1g-1k, 1836-1861; Page 393, Image 221 of 405; 7 June 1842; Administration of estate of Pickels Cushing: Rachel Cushing
  13. ↑ Ancestry.com. Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988 [13]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.Original data: Town and City Clerks of Massachusetts. Massachusetts Vital and Town Records. Provo, UT: Holbrook Research Institute (Jay and Delene Holbrook). Deaths, 1844-Aug 1846; P. 70; Image 71 of 239; Vol. 29; d. 27 Nov. 1844; in Boston; bur. Cohasset; GEORGE WARD
  14. ↑ Ancestry.com. Massachusetts, State Census, 1855 [14]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014. Original data: Massachusetts. 1855–1865 Massachusetts State Census [microform]. New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.Reel Number 23; Volume Number 31; RACHAEL & MARY CUSHING
  15. ↑ Ancestry.com. 1860 United States Federal Census [15]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Census Place: South Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Page: 573; Family History Library Film: 803519; Lines 23, 24; Dwelling 1217; Family 1249; RACHEL AND MARY CUSHING
  16. ↑ Ancestry.com. Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988 [16]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Original data: Town and City Clerks of Massachusetts. Massachusetts Vital and Town Records. Provo, UT: Holbrook Research Institute (Jay and Delene Holbrook).
  17. ↑ Wikipedia: Scituate, Massachusetts: History: [17]
  18. ↑ Cushing, James Stevenson; The genealogy of the Cushing family, an account of the ancestors and descendants of Matthew Cushing, who came to America in 1638; 1905; Montreal, The Perrault Printing Co.; Full catalog record MARCXML; online [18]; page 211-212; Image 210, 211 of 598; PICKELS CUSHING FAMILY




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